Ho-Oh Legend (Top)
HeartGold SoulSilver · 111/123 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
111/123
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Ho-Oh Legend (Top) Worth?
Ho-Oh Legend (Top) (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from HeartGold SoulSilver, card number 111/123. 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 Legend (Top) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Ho-Oh Legend (Top) (HeartGold SoulSilver, 111/123) is worth around $177.86 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $177.86, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $28.86. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $177.86, Lightly Played $95.84, Moderately Played $56.87, Heavily Played $39.61, Damaged $28.86 — 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 $940.00 — about 5.3x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $405.00.
Is It Worth Grading Ho-Oh Legend (Top)?
Grading Ho-Oh Legend (Top) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($177.86) and a PSA 10 ($940.00) is about $762.14 — a 5.3x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $405.00, CGC 10 $541.50, PSA 8 $225.00. 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 | DAMAGED | $49.95 | $49.95 | $49.95 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 4 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $91.00 | $91.00 | $91.00 | 6 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $541.50 | $541.50 | $541.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $176.00 | $176.00 | $176.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $199.00 | $199.00 | $199.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $202.50 | $202.50 | $202.50 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $940.00 | $940.00 | $940.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $61.00 | $61.00 | $61.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $72.00 | $72.00 | $72.00 | 12 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $175.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 | 15 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $225.00 | $225.00 | $225.00 | 23 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $405.00 | $405.00 | $405.00 | 26 |
| ebay | SGC 5 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 9 | $70.75 | $70.75 | $70.75 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $28.86 | $28.86 | $28.86 | 47 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $39.61 | $38.38 | $49.99 | 23 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $95.84 | $95.84 | $95.84 | 41 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $56.87 | $56.87 | $56.87 | 44 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $177.86 | $177.86 | $177.86 | 44 |
Is Ho-Oh Legend (Top) a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Ho-Oh Legend (Top) is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Premium cards like this are where most genuine appreciation happens — condition and grade decide the ceiling. Whatever you decide, recheck Ho-Oh Legend (Top)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
