Ho-Oh EX (Japanese)
BW5: Dragon Blade · 009/050 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
009/050
Rarity
Rare
Variant
1st_Edition_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Ho-Oh EX (Japanese) Worth?
Ho-Oh EX (Japanese) (1st_Edition_Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the BW5: Dragon Blade set, card number 009/050. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Ho-Oh EX (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Ho-Oh EX (Japanese) (BW5: Dragon Blade, 009/050) is worth around $6.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $6.00, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $4.99. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $141.54 — about 24x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value.
Is It Worth Grading Ho-Oh EX (Japanese)?
Grading Ho-Oh EX (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($6.00) and a PSA 10 ($141.54) is about $135.54 — a 24x uplift before grading fees. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $9.77 | $9.77 | $9.77 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $141.54 | $141.54 | $141.54 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | 2 |
Is Ho-Oh EX (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Ho-Oh EX (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Ho-Oh EX (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
