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Ho-Oh HGSS01

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Set: HGSS Black Star Promos Released: Feb 10, 2010

Pokémon: Ho-Oh

Fire Type Promo Illustrator: Takashi Yamaguchi

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47.03

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Ho-Oh HGSS01 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	1,801.03	—	x38
PSA9	1,350.00	—	x29
PSA8	515.04	387.73%	x11
PSA7	76.46	10.19%	x1.6

Ho-Oh HGSS01 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
7
2.45%
$1,801.03
PSA 9 Mint
80
27.97%
$1,350.00
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
73
25.52%
$515.04
PSA 7 Near Mint
54
18.88%
$76.46
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
41
14.34%
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PSA 5 Excellent
16
5.59%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
3
1.05%
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PSA 3 Very Good
3
1.05%
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PSA 2 Good
1
0.35%
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PSA 1 Poor
7
2.45%
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Is Ho-Oh HGSS01 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $47.03 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $86.24

$47.03

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$76.46

PSA 7 −$8.51

$515.04

PSA 8 +$373.05

$1,350

PSA 9 +$1,099

$1,801

PSA 10 +$1,492

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $47.03 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Ho-Oh HGSS01 Population Report

About Ho-Oh

A legend says that its body glows in seven colors. A rainbow is said to form behind when it flies.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Ho Oh
TypeFire
National Pokédex #[250]
Card Number HGSS01
Card RarityPromo
IllustratorTakashi Yamaguchi
LanguageEnglish
Release Date10/02/2010
SeriesHeartGold & SoulSilver
Expansion HGSS Black Star Promos
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionJohto
Generation Generation 2

Card Attributes

Energy Type Fire
Health Points80 HP
Weakness Water ×2
Resistance Fighting -20
Retreat Cost Colorless ×3

Attacks

Combustion20
Sacred Fire
Flip a coin. If heads, choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 80 damage to that Pokémon. This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness or Resistance.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Ho-Oh soaring majestically through a vibrant and swirling sky filled with dynamic energy patterns. The background is a dazzling mix of fiery reds, bright oranges, and shimmering yellows, conveying a sense of heat and power. Ho-Oh's feathers are intricately detailed, showcasing a brilliant array of colors that range from warm reds and oranges to cooler greens and yellows, emphasizing its rainbow-like appearance. The atmosphere is one of awe and reverence, as Ho-Oh's legendary presence commands the scene.The art style is dynamic and vivid, with a bold color palette that highlights Ho-Oh's fiery nature. The shading is expertly done, adding depth and dimensionality to both the Pokémon and the background. The mood is heroic and mystical, drawing the viewer into the grandeur of the legendary Pokémon.

Playability Overview

Ho-Oh's high damage potential with Sacred Fire is promising, but its reliance on a coin flip and costly retreat make it less consistent and more situational in competitive play.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Fiery LegendsThis card stands out with its glowing, cosmic background, making it a strong focal point on a fire or legendary-themed page. Place it alongside other majestic Fire-types or Mythical Pokémon for a bold visual punch that draws attention right away.Additional Binder Suggestions: Space / Intense / Warm Red / Legendary / Fire Burst

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Ho-Oh #HGSS01 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Ho-Oh #HGSS01 from HGSS Black Star Promos — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Ho-Oh #HGSS01 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Ho-Oh has stayed flat at $47.03. PSA 10 copies are unchanged over the same period.

How rare is Ho-Oh #HGSS01?

Ho-Oh #HGSS01 is a Promo, one of the higher rarity tiers in HGSS Black Star Promos.

Is Ho-Oh #HGSS01 worth grading?

At $47.03 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $1,801.03, giving a net return of +$1,491.87 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns +$1,099.47 and PSA 8 returns +$373.05, so PSA 8, 9 and 10 can all return a profit on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Ho-Oh #HGSS01 exist?

PSA have graded 286 copies of Ho-Oh #HGSS01, of which 7 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 2.5%, or roughly 1 in 41 graded copies.

Is Ho-Oh #HGSS01 hard to get in gem mint?

No. At a 2.5% gem rate, Ho-Oh grades better than the HGSS Black Star Promos average by 0.5 points. Most submitted copies come back clean.

Who illustrated Ho-Oh #HGSS01?

Ho-Oh #HGSS01 was illustrated by Takashi Yamaguchi, who has illustrated 36 Pokémon cards in total.

When was Ho-Oh #HGSS01 released?

Ho-Oh #HGSS01 was released on 10 February 2010 as part of HGSS Black Star Promos. It belongs to the Vintage era and features a Generation 2 Pokémon from the Johto region.

Ho-Oh HGSS01

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Ho-Oh HGSS01 Population Report

Is Ho-Oh HGSS01 worth grading?

About Ho-Oh

Card Details

Card Attributes

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Ho-Oh #HGSS01 Discussion

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