Question 1

What is the current market value of Ho-Oh #1?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Ho-Oh (Celebrations) sits near $0.32. Week-over-week movement is lower by 8.9%. Relative to the last 30 days, value is near baseline at $0.32. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.19 and a peak around $0.40 (66% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. This version is categorized as Rare.

Question 2

Is Ho-Oh #1 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: The market retraced 8.9% this week, and current pricing sits 20% below its recent high watermark. With a 66% 90-day spread ($0.19-$0.40), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($0.32), pricing is near equilibrium. Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +42984% premium over raw value. PSA 9 is currently around $11.56, while PSA 10 is $137.87.

Question 3

What is Ho-Oh #1 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2021, Celebrations introduced this print of Ho-Oh. The printed flavor text states: "It will reveal itself before a pure-hearted Trainer by shining its bright, rainbow-colored wings." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare. Printed HP is 130. Energy typing is Fire. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. The printed attacks highlight "Sacred Fire" and "Fire Blast". It has a weakness to Lightning and resistance to Fighting. It requires 2 energy to retreat. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Ho-Oh cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Ho-Oh checklist helps contextualize this specific Ho-Oh print. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 5 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.05 to $222.96 (445820% spread). The current card sits -99% versus the sampled alternative average of $51.15. Notable alternatives include Ho-Oh #10 (Chaos Rising) at $0.24, Ho-Oh #HGSS01 (HGSS Black Star Promos) at $48.36, Ho-Oh #19 (Surging Sparks) at $0.05, and Ho-Oh #160 (Lost Thunder) at $1.19.

Question 5

What set is Ho-Oh #1 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Celebrations was released in 2021. Series classification for this set is Sword & Shield. With 25 listed cards, this is a compact set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 5 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. In the Celebrations checklist, Ho-Oh occupies position #1 as a Rare card.

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