Ranked by ungraded value · updated Nov 12, 2026

The Most Expensive Ho-Oh Cards

All 39 English Ho-Oh cards, ranked by current ungraded value. The top three today are Ho-oh 149/144 ($2,982), Ho-Oh SL5 ($637) and Ho-Oh ex 104/115 ($498).

Every Ho-Oh card, including the cheaper ones, is on the Ho-Oh card prices page. The top card comes from Skyridge. Across all Pokémon, see the most valuable Pokémon cards.

Ranked: 39 English cards
Order: Ungraded value, high to low
Condition: Ungraded

The top 3

#1
Ho-oh
Skyridge · 149/144
$2,982
PSA 10 $58,800
#2
Ho-Oh
Call of Legends · SL5
$637
PSA 10 $216,000
#3
Ho-Oh ex
Unseen Forces · 104/115
$498
PSA 10 $51,000

The top 39, ungraded

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1
Ho-oh
Wizards of the CoastSkyridge149/1442003Rare Secret
Highest recorded sale $120,000 · PSA 10 · Oct 12, 2026
$2,982
Ungraded
PSA 10 $58,800
Strong data
This Ho-oh is one of the Crystal Type secret rares from Skyridge, with the colorless phoenix rendered in bold reds, yellows and purples, wings flared as it sweeps across a sparkling holo starfield, art by Hajime Kusajima. Skyridge closed out the e-Card era and is notoriously tough to find, so collectors chase its Crystal cards hard, and a favorite Legendary like Ho-oh sits near the top of that list.
2
Ho-Oh
HeartGold & SoulSilverCall of LegendsSL52011Rare Holo
Highest recorded sale $234,858 · PSA 10 · Oct 15, 2026
$637
Ungraded
PSA 10 $216,000
Moderate data
Ho-Oh banks through a swirling vortex of blue, violet and pink light, wings flared wide and head turned toward you with a sharp yellow eye, all rendered in the glossy CG style of art by Hideaki Hakozaki. This is one of the Shiny Legendary subset cards from Call of Legends, a short, popular run that HeartGold and SoulSilver era collectors chase, and Ho-Oh's Johto following makes it a favorite of the group.
3
Ho-Oh ex
EXUnseen Forces104/1152005Rare Holo EX
$498
Ungraded
PSA 10 $51,000
Moderate data
Ho-Oh ex spreads its red and green-tipped wings across the whole frame, swooping toward you with talons out and its golden crest catching the light against a sparkling holo sky. Art by Mitsuhiro Arita gives the Legendary bird a bold, painterly presence. Collectors chase it as a classic Pokémon-ex from Unseen Forces, with the sparkly border and red card face typical of the EX era.
4
Ho-oh
Wizards of the CoastNeo Revelation7/642001Rare Holo
$340
Ungraded
PSA 10 $22,200
Strong data
Ho-oh fills the frame mid-flight, its rainbow wings fanned out in streaks of green, blue and gold against a dark, sparkling holo sky, with the bird's red crest and hooked beak turned toward you. Art by Kimiya Masago, it's a painterly, almost abstract take on the Rainbow Pokémon. As the Legendary bird's holo in Neo Revelation, it sits near the top of Johto-era want lists.
5
Ho-Oh-EX
Black & WhiteDragons Exalted119/1242012Rare Ultra
$200
Ungraded
PSA 10 $50,400
Strong data
Ho-Oh-EX fills the whole card, wings flung wide and beak open in a cry, rendered in the glossy 3D style of art by 5ban Graphics against a swirling rainbow backdrop that echoes its Rainbow Burn attack. As a full art Rare Ultra from Dragons Exalted, it carries the textured finish Black & White era collectors chase, and the Legendary rainbow bird has a loyal following from Johto fans.
6
Ho-Oh LEGEND
HeartGold & SoulSilverHeartGold & SoulSilver111/1232010LEGEND
$145
Ungraded
PSA 10 $19,200
Moderate data
Ho-Oh LEGEND is one half of a two-card piece, and this top half shows Ho-Oh's head and beak bursting from a dark center, ringed by a swirl of flame-red, green and white plumage painted with a frenzied, motion-blurred energy. Art by Shinji Higuchi, it pairs with its partner card to complete the full bird. Collectors chase it as the HeartGold & SoulSilver mascot in the unusual split-card LEGEND format.
7
Ho-Oh ex
EXPOP Series 317/172006Rare
$125
Ungraded
PSA 10 $3,720
Strong data
Ho-Oh ex fills the frame in mid-flight, its red wings flared wide with green-tipped feathers and its golden crest swept back against a swirling teal and rainbow backdrop, art by Mitsuhiro Arita. As the last card in POP Series Three, a small promotional set, it draws fans of the Legendary Pokémon and collectors chasing the classic ex era's bold, holo-style look.
8
Ethan's Ho-Oh ex
Scarlet & VioletDestined Rivals230/1822025Special Illustration Rare
$124
Ungraded
PSA 10 $285
Strong data
Ethan's Ho-Oh ex catches the rainbow bird mid-flight, wings flared wide against a glowing sunset sky, while Ethan grins up at it from the lower corner with his cap and red jacket. The painterly clouds and golden light give the scene real warmth. As a Special Illustration Rare from Destined Rivals, it pairs a Johto favorite with its trainer, which fans of that region chase hard.
9
Ho-Oh LEGEND
HeartGold & SoulSilverHeartGold & SoulSilver112/1232010LEGEND
$122
Ungraded
PSA 10 $2,850
Moderate data
This is the bottom half of Ho-Oh LEGEND, showing a close, blurred rush of Ho-Oh's talons and fiery, feathered plumage sweeping across a red field, with green and gold streaks giving it a painterly, motion-filled look. Art by Shinji Higuchi, it only makes sense paired with its other half, so collectors hunt both cards to complete the full image of this beloved Legendary from the HeartGold & SoulSilver era.
10
Ho-oh
Wizards of the CoastWizards Black Star Promos52/531999Promo
$112
Ungraded
PSA 10 $1,250
Moderate data
Ho-oh soars across a swirling rainbow sky, wings flared in red, gold and green while its talons reach toward the viewer, with soft prismatic light washing behind it. Art by Mitsuhiro Arita, this Wizards Black Star Promos card carries the e-Card era frame with its dotted gold border. Fans of the rainbow phoenix chase it as one of the late Wizards promos.
11
Ho-Oh
Diamond & PearlSecret Wonders10/1322007Rare Holo
$101
Ungraded
Strong data
12
Ho-Oh
EXUnseen Forces27/1152005Rare
$80.81
Ungraded
PSA 10 $31,800
Strong data
13
Ho-Oh
EXPOP Series 51/172007Rare
$74.54
Ungraded
PSA 10 $475
Moderate data
14
Ho-Oh
HeartGold & SoulSilverCall of Legends9/952011Rare Holo
$59.99
Ungraded
PSA 10 $60,000
Strong data
15
Ho-Oh-EX
XYBREAKpoint121/1222016Rare Ultra
$49.70
Ungraded
PSA 10 $1,565
Moderate data
16
Ho-Oh
HeartGold & SoulSilverHGSS Black Star PromosHGSS012010Promo
$45.00
Ungraded
PSA 10 $1,825
Moderate data
17
Ho-Oh-GX
Sun & MoonHidden Fates Shiny VaultSV502019Rare Shiny GX
$36.20
Ungraded
PSA 10 $146
Strong data
18
Shining Ho-Oh
Sun & MoonSM Black Star PromosSM702017Promo
$35.20
Ungraded
PSA 10 $805
Moderate data
19
Ho-Oh BREAK
XYXY Black Star PromosXY1542013Promo
$29.00
Ungraded
PSA 10 $739
Strong data
20
Ho-oh
Wizards of the CoastNeo Revelation18/642001Rare
$26.80
Ungraded
PSA 10 $430
Moderate data
21
Ethan's Ho-Oh ex
Scarlet & VioletDestined Rivals239/1822025Hyper Rare
$22.70
Ungraded
PSA 10 $80.00
Moderate data
22
Ho-Oh-GX
Sun & MoonBurning Shadows131/1472017Rare Ultra
$18.60
Ungraded
PSA 10 $3,148
Strong data
23
Ho-Oh-GX
Sun & MoonSM Black Star PromosSM802017Promo
$18.20
Ungraded
PSA 10 $1,030
Strong data
24
Ho-Oh
XYXY Black Star PromosXY1532013Promo
$14.89
Ungraded
PSA 10 $300
Strong data
25
Ho-Oh-GX
Sun & MoonSM Black Star PromosSM572017Promo
$10.20
Ungraded
PSA 10 $312
Moderate data
26
Ho-Oh V
Sword & ShieldSilver Tempest187/1952022Rare Ultra
$8.54
Ungraded
PSA 10 $141
Strong data
27
Ho-Oh-EX
Black & WhiteDragons Exalted22/1242012Rare Holo EX
$7.59
Ungraded
PSA 10 $1,550
Strong data
28
Ho-Oh-EX
XYBREAKpoint92/1222016Rare Holo EX
$6.58
Ungraded
PSA 10 $100
Moderate data
29
Ho-Oh-GX
Sun & MoonBurning Shadows21/1472017Rare Holo GX
$6.12
Ungraded
PSA 10 $202
Strong data
30
Ethan's Ho-Oh ex
Scarlet & VioletDestined Rivals209/1822025Ultra Rare
$5.94
Ungraded
PSA 10 $52.00
Strong data
31
Ho-Oh V
Sword & ShieldSilver Tempest140/1952022Rare Holo V
$2.77
Ungraded
PSA 10 $220
Moderate data
32
Ho-Oh
Sun & MoonLost Thunder160/2142018Rare
$1.29
Ungraded
Strong data
33
Ethan's Ho-Oh ex
Scarlet & VioletDestined Rivals39/1822025Double Rare
$1.14
Ungraded
PSA 10 $51.00
Strong data
34
Ethan's Ho-Oh ex
Mega EvolutionAscended Heroes26/2172026Double Rare
$0.91
Ungraded
PSA 10 $51.00
Strong data
35
Ho-Oh ex
Scarlet & VioletPokémon TCG Classic - Charizard7/342023
$0.67
Ungraded
PSA 10 $124
Strong data
36
Ho-Oh
Sword & ShieldCelebrations1/252021Rare
$0.26
Ungraded
PSA 10 $158
Limited data
37
Ho-Oh
Mega EvolutionChaos Rising10/862026Rare
$0.21
Ungraded
PSA 10 $44.00
Limited data
38
Ho-Oh
Mega Evolution30th Celebration12/1282026Rare
$0.21
Ungraded
PSA 10 $36.33
Limited data
39
Ho-Oh
Scarlet & VioletSurging Sparks19/1912024Uncommon
$0.15
Ungraded
PSA 10 $40.80
Limited data

Graded

Ungraded, PSA 9 and PSA 10: the top 5

Ho-oh, Skyridge 149/144

Ungraded
$2,982
PSA 9
$21,750
7.3x the ungraded price
PSA 10
$58,800
19.7x the ungraded price

Ungraded, PSA 9 and PSA 10 values of the top 5 cards, with the PSA 10 multiple of the ungraded price
Card	Ungraded	PSA 9	PSA 10	PSA 10 ÷ ungraded
Ho-oh 149/144Skyridge	$2,982	$21,750	$58,800	19.7x
Ho-Oh SL5Call of Legends	$637	$7,200	$216,000	339.0x
Ho-Oh ex 104/115Unseen Forces	$498	$2,515	$51,000	102.5x
Ho-oh 7/64Neo Revelation	$340	$810	$22,200	65.3x
Ho-Oh-EX 119/124Dragons Exalted	$200	$7,800	$50,400	252.0x

Graded values are read from sales of slabbed copies. When grading pays.

Highest recorded sale per card

Most expensive Ho-Oh cards ever sold

All record sales

1Ho-OhCall of Legends · PSA 10 · Oct 15, 2026$234,858
21st Edition Ho-ohNeo Revelation · PSA 10 · Oct 5, 2026$156,000
3Ho-ohSkyridge · PSA 10 · Oct 12, 2026$120,000

Auction and marketplace receipts, checked against what we quote for the card at that grade. The year’s biggest sales, month by month, are in the biggest Pokémon card sales of 2026.

Common questions

What is the most expensive Ho-Oh card ever sold?

The biggest sale on record is Ho-Oh SL5 from Call of Legends, which sold for $234,858 as a PSA 10 on Oct 15, 2026.

What is the most expensive Ho-Oh card?

Ho-oh 149/144 from Skyridge, at $2,982 ungraded and $58,800 as a PSA 10.

What is the most valuable Ho-Oh card in PSA 10?

Ho-Oh SL5 from Call of Legends, at $216,000 in a PSA 10. It ranks below the top card ungraded because a 10 of it is far scarcer.

What is the most expensive modern Ho-Oh card?

From the Scarlet & Violet era onward, Ethan's Ho-Oh ex 230/182 from Destined Rivals leads at $124 ungraded.

How many Ho-Oh cards are worth over $100?

Of the 39 Ho-Oh cards with a price, 11 are worth $100 or more ungraded and 1 is worth $1,000 or more. The rest sell for less, most of them for a few dollars.

What makes a Ho-Oh card valuable?

Scarcity, condition and demand for the character. Condition is the other lever: Ho-oh 149/144 from Skyridge is worth $2,982 ungraded and $58,800 as a PSA 10, 19.7 times more.

How often are these prices updated?

Every day. The prices on this page were last read Nov 12, 2026, from recorded sales of each card.

How this list is ranked

Cards are ordered by their current ungraded value. A PSA 10 copy of a card can be worth many times more, which is why graded values are shown but kept out of the order. Only English-language cards are included. How we price cards