Ho-Oh EX
Dragons Exalted · 22/124 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Set
Dragons ExaltedNumber
22/124
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Ho-Oh EX Worth?
Ho-Oh EX (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from Dragons Exalted, card number 22/124. 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 Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Ho-Oh EX (Dragons Exalted, 22/124) is worth around $5.66 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $5.66, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.26. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $5.66, Lightly Played $2.94, Moderately Played $2.61, Heavily Played $1.88, Damaged $1.26 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $299.99 — about 53x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $19.50.
Is It Worth Grading Ho-Oh EX?
Grading Ho-Oh EX can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($5.66) and a PSA 10 ($299.99) is about $294.33 — a 53x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $19.50, CGC 10 $42.00, PSA 8 $18.60. 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 | $3.27 | $3.27 | $3.27 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.08 | $5.08 | $5.08 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $9.54 | $9.54 | $9.54 | 9 |
| ebay | BGS 7 5 | $15.29 | $15.29 | $15.29 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $12.42 | $12.42 | $12.42 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $299.99 | $299.99 | $299.99 | 18 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $8.16 | $8.16 | $8.16 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $8.60 | $8.60 | $8.60 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $18.60 | $18.60 | $18.60 | 18 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $19.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 | 18 |
| ebay | SGC 5 | $1.25 | $1.25 | $1.25 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.26 | $1.26 | $1.26 | 80 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.88 | $1.60 | $1.60 | 67 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.94 | $3.00 | $3.00 | 306 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.61 | $0.75 | $1.75 | 146 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $5.66 | $5.66 | $5.66 | 283 |
Is Ho-Oh EX a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Ho-Oh EX is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Ho-Oh EX's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
