Ho-Oh GX (Japanese)
SM3H: To Have Seen the Battle Rainbow · 012/051 · Double Rare
Current Prices
Number
012/051
Rarity
Double Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Ho-Oh GX (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Ho-Oh GX (Japanese) in its sought-after Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #012/051 of the SM3H: To Have Seen the Battle Rainbow set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Ho-Oh GX (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Ho-Oh GX (Japanese) (Rare, SM3H: To Have Seen the Battle Rainbow #012/051) changes hands at roughly $6.16, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $6.16, whereas a Heavily Played one slides to around $4.99.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $8.89 | $8.89 | $8.89 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $37.00 | $37.00 | $37.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $6.16 | $6.16 | $6.16 | 8 |
Collector Outlook for Ho-Oh GX (Japanese)
Ho-Oh GX (Japanese) holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. An accessible pickup whose pull is enjoyment and progress toward a finished set. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Ho-Oh GX (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
