Ho-oh · Neo Revelation, what to know.
About the Ho-oh card
Numbered 7 of 66 in Neo Revelation, released in September 2001, Ho-oh is a Rare Holo, a Basic Fire-type carrying 90 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Ho-oh needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by Kimiya Masago.
Ho-oh carries this Pokédex flavor text: "Legends claim this Pokémon flies the world's skies continuously on its magnificent seven colored wings."
What is Ho-oh worth?
Ho-oh is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Neo Revelation's value. The print variant decides most of it: a 1st Edition copy in high grade commands a large premium over a Shadowless or Unlimited one. In top-grade 1st Edition, Neo Revelation holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Neo Revelation produced 1st Edition, Unlimited, Shining prints. For Ho-oh, the print variant can change the price several times over, so identify it before you buy.
Grading and condition
On a holo like Ho-oh, surface is the grade cap. The fire foil shows hairlines under raking light, and the print reveals scratches that flat scans miss. Centering on the left and right borders is the second thing to check.
If you are collecting Ho-oh
When you go to buy Ho-oh, settle three things in order: the print variant, the condition, and a comp for that exact combination. A blended average across variants will mislead you on Ho-oh, so price the specific copy in front of you.
