Ho Oh #XY153
From XY Black Star Promos, Ho Oh (#XY153) is a Unknown Pokémon card valued at $13.37 on TCGplayer today.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Ho Oh #XY153. Sell on your own schedule.
Ho Oh at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- No published price history.
- Current TCGplayer market value $13.37 (Holofoil).
- Rarity tier — Unknown.
- XY Black Star Promos, XY series, 2013.
Ho Oh price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Ho Oh #XY153.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $9.69
- Mid
- $23.97
- High
- —
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Is this Ho Oh a good deal?
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About Ho Oh #XY153
Printed as #XY153 in XY Black Star Promos, Ho Oh belongs to the XY series and dates to 2013. It is a Fire-type Pokémon with 120 HP, printed as Basic.
Artwork is by You Iribi; the Holofoil printing sits around $13.37, spanning $9.69–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- XY Black Star Promos
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #XY153 / 211
- Rarity
- Unknown
- Illustrator
- You Iribi
- HP
- 120
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2013/10/12
Ho Oh attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Ho Oh #XY153 — the playability layer behind the price.
Stoke
Flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for up to 2 Fire Energy cards and attach them to this Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Fire Wing
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Ho Oh price analysis
What drives the current market value of Ho Oh #XY153.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($13.37) — 1 version in total.
At $13.37 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
At $13.37 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
Cardmarket does not list Ho Oh, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Ho Oh price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Ho Oh has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $13.04 to $14.19; the latest value sits at 29% of that recorded range and 5.8% below the high set October 19, 2026.
Daily moves average a volatility of 6.1%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 8.1%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Ho Oh?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Ho Oh at $13.37 nets roughly $11.30 on eBay, $11.37 on TCGplayer, $12.35 via Cardmarket, $11.61 on Whatnot or $13.37 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $2.07.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
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Should you grade Ho Oh?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Ho Oh #XY153 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $13.37 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $59.34 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-43.4% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Ho Oh within XY Black Star Promos
Ho Oh ranks #135 of 178 tracked XY Black Star Promos cards by market value, against a set median of $25.58.
It sits in the top 25% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Pikachu EX (#XY124), valued at $499.82.
What makes Ho Oh valuable
- Modern (2013) sets are heavily collected, making Ho Oh's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- Ho Oh is a Unknown, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- With steady supply, Ho Oh is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
- Artwork by You Iribi is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- As a Fire-type Pokémon card, Ho Oh is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Ho Oh
- XY Black Star Promos was released in 2013; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $13.37 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Ho Oh has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- For Ho Oh, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Unknown cards; a clean copy of Ho Oh can realise well above the $9.69 low end.
Ho Oh value questions
What is Ho Oh #XY153 worth?
Ho Oh trades near $13.37 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $9.69–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Will Ho Oh hold its value?
The card is steady on recent averages. Unknown rarity and the modern-era XY set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Ho Oh?
Ho Oh is a Unknown card from XY Black Star Promos (XY series, 2013). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Ho Oh are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($13.37). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Ho Oh?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $13.37. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Ho Oh cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Unknown rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by You Iribi also matters to collector demand.
