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
Ho-Oh GX (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Ho-Oh GX (Japanese) is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #053/051 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 #053/051) changes hands at roughly $47.00, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Ho-Oh GX (Japanese) is valued near $116.43 — about 2.5x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Ho-Oh GX (Japanese): Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. A PSA 10 (or CGC 10 / BGS Black Label equivalent) Ho-Oh GX (Japanese) sits around $116.43 — roughly 2.5x a raw copy. That gap exists because relatively few examples ever earn a perfect grade, so gem-mint population is the real scarcity collectors chase. The rule of thumb for collectors: the rarer the card, the more a certified high grade matters to its standing.
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 |
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. Cards in this band from beloved sets tend to keep a loyal collector base over time. 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.
