Ho-Oh EX (Japanese)
BW5: Dragon Blade · 051/050 · Super Rare
Current Prices
Number
051/050
Rarity
Super 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 051/050. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is a premium card whose value justifies professional protection and, often, grading.
Ho-Oh EX (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Ho-Oh EX (Japanese) (BW5: Dragon Blade, 051/050) is worth around $145.00 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $145.00, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $99.99. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $519.95 — about 3.6x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $239.99.
Is It Worth Grading Ho-Oh EX (Japanese)?
Grading Ho-Oh EX (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($145.00) and a PSA 10 ($519.95) is about $374.95 — a 3.6x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $239.99, PSA 8 $164.97. At this price grading is usually worth it: the value jump and authentication outweigh the cost.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $52.56 | $52.56 | $52.56 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $145.00 | $145.00 | $145.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $519.95 | $519.95 | $519.95 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $164.97 | $139.99 | $189.95 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $239.99 | $239.99 | $239.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $99.99 | $99.99 | $99.99 | 1 |
Is Ho-Oh EX (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Ho-Oh EX (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Premium cards like this are where most genuine appreciation happens — condition and grade decide the ceiling. 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.
