Ho-Oh GX (Japanese)
SM3H: To Have Seen the Battle Rainbow · 053/051 · Super Rare
Current Prices
Number
053/051
Rarity
Super Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Ho-Oh GX (Japanese) Worth?
Ho-Oh GX (Japanese) is a Rare card in the SM3H: To Have Seen the Battle Rainbow set, card number 053/051. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Ho-Oh GX (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Ho-Oh GX (Japanese) (SM3H: To Have Seen the Battle Rainbow, 053/051) is worth around $47.00 in Near Mint condition. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $116.43 — about 2.5x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value.
Is It Worth Grading Ho-Oh GX (Japanese)?
Grading Ho-Oh GX (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($47.00) and a PSA 10 ($116.43) is about $69.43 — a 2.5x uplift before grading fees. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $47.00 | $47.00 | $47.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $116.43 | $116.43 | $116.43 | 2 |
Is Ho-Oh GX (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Ho-Oh GX (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Ho-Oh GX (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
