Ho-Oh GX
SM - Burning Shadows · 21/147 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
21/147
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Ho-Oh GX Worth?
Ho-Oh GX (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SM - Burning Shadows, card number 21/147. 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 GX Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Ho-Oh GX (SM - Burning Shadows, 21/147) is worth around $4.57 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $4.57, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.73. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $4.57, Lightly Played $4.02, Moderately Played $2.99, Heavily Played $2.34, Damaged $1.73 — 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 $125.00 — about 27x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $26.00.
Is It Worth Grading Ho-Oh GX?
Grading Ho-Oh GX can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($4.57) and a PSA 10 ($125.00) is about $120.43 — a 27x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $26.00, CGC 10 $59.95, CGC 9.5 $31.00. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.30 | $3.30 | $3.30 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $5.59 | $5.59 | $5.59 | 18 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $59.95 | $59.95 | $59.95 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $19.01 | $19.01 | $19.01 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 24 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 30 |
| ebay | SGC 9 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.73 | $1.62 | $1.62 | 26 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.34 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 38 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.02 | $3.97 | $5.33 | 305 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.99 | $2.50 | $3.18 | 110 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.57 | $3.29 | $4.99 | 668 |
Is Ho-Oh GX a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Ho-Oh GX 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 GX's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
