Ho-oh
WoTC Promo · 52/53 · Promo
Current Prices
Set
WoTC PromoNumber
52/53
Rarity
Promo
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Ho-oh Worth?
Ho-oh is a Common card from the WoTC Promo set, card number 52/53. 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 Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Ho-oh (WoTC Promo, 52/53) is worth around $35.82 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $35.82, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $7.82. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $35.82, Lightly Played $26.61, Moderately Played $18.76, Heavily Played $12.03, Damaged $7.82 — 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 $380.00 — about 11x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $119.99.
Is It Worth Grading Ho-oh?
Grading Ho-oh can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($35.82) and a PSA 10 ($380.00) is about $344.18 — a 11x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $119.99, CGC 10 $91.67, CGC 9.5 $49.00. 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 | BGS 8 5 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 1 |
| ebay | DAMAGED | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 1 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 7 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 5 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $85.00 | $85.00 | $85.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $91.67 | $91.67 | $91.67 | 23 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $21.52 | $21.52 | $21.52 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $57.00 | $57.00 | $57.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $49.00 | $49.00 | $49.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $380.00 | $380.00 | $380.00 | 27 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 15 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $76.00 | $76.00 | $76.00 | 25 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $79.95 | $79.95 | $79.95 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $119.99 | $119.99 | $119.99 | 21 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $7.82 | $7.20 | $11.00 | 73 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $12.03 | $11.59 | $11.59 | 46 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $26.61 | $26.61 | $26.61 | 74 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $18.76 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 62 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $35.82 | $35.82 | $35.82 | 46 |
Is Ho-oh a Good Buy?
As a common, Ho-oh holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Ho-oh's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
