Ho-Oh GX (Japanese)
SM8b: GX Ultra Shiny · 210/150 · Shiny Secret Rare
Current Prices
Number
210/150
Rarity
Shiny Secret Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Ho-Oh GX (Japanese) Worth?
Ho-Oh GX (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a secret rare — one of the hardest pulls in SM8b: GX Ultra Shiny, card number 210/150. 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) (SM8b: GX Ultra Shiny, 210/150) is worth around $26.68 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $26.68, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $22.96. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $99.00 — about 3.7x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $20.58.
Is It Worth Grading Ho-Oh GX (Japanese)?
Grading Ho-Oh GX (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($26.68) and a PSA 10 ($99.00) is about $72.32 — a 3.7x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $20.58, CGC 10 $29.00, CGC 9.5 $25.00. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $22.96 | $22.96 | $22.96 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 8 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $34.00 | $34.00 | $34.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $99.00 | $99.00 | $99.00 | 32 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $20.58 | $17.65 | $23.50 | 17 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $80.99 | $80.99 | $80.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $26.68 | $26.68 | $26.68 | 8 |
Is Ho-Oh GX (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Secret rares like Ho-Oh GX (Japanese) are naturally scarce, which underpins long-term value. 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.
