What is the starting resale price for ungraded Ho-Oh?

Ungraded copies of Ho-Oh from the Japanese Shining Darkness set are currently valued starting at $17.

How much is a PSA 10 graded version worth?

A PSA 10 graded version of Ho-Oh is currently selling for $215.

Is the condition of the card the biggest factor in its price?

Yes, condition is key; the price jumps significantly from the $17 ungraded price to the $215 PSA 10 grade.

Ho-Oh — Pokémon Japanese Shining Darkness Card Value

Name: Ho-Oh — Pokémon Japanese Shining Darkness Card Value
Brand: Pokémon

Pokémon Japanese Shining Darkness

What the Ho-Oh card from Pokémon Japanese Shining Darkness is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Ho-Oh value — Ungraded $17 · Grade 9 $68 · PSA 10 $215. Prices updated July 2026.

Set · Pokémon Japanese Shining DarknessGame · Pokémon

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Value by grade

$17

Ungraded

4.0×

$68

Grade 9

12.6×

$215

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 12.6× raw.

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Monthly CIB value, based on sold comps.

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Which version do you have?

To simply own Ho-Oh, buy the Standard version for $17. The 1st Edition at $24 commands a premium for its rarity and collectible status. If your goal is pure ownership on a budget, stick to Standard. However, collectors seeking the highest tier of the card should invest in the 1st Edition to secure that desirable early print.

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1st EditionHo-Oh [1st Edition] — Pokémon Japanese Shining Darkness Card Value$23.62$705.32eBay ↗

Standard— this pageHo-Oh — Pokémon Japanese Shining Darkness Card Value$17.26$214.71eBay ↗

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Item details

Brand: Pokémon
Set: Pokémon Japanese Shining Darkness
Game: Pokémon

Ho-Oh (Pokémon Japanese Shining Darkness) card value

An ungraded Ho-Oh from Pokémon Japanese Shining Darkness averages around $17. A Grade 9 copy runs about $68, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands $215.

What drives the price

Centering, corners, edges, and surface decide a card's grade — and the grade decides the price. The jump from raw to PSA 10 can be 5–20×, so condition is everything. Holos, first editions, and shadowless prints carry the biggest premiums.

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Sold values by grade vs. what sellers ask today

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$17	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$68	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$215	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting resale price for ungraded Ho-Oh?: Ungraded copies of Ho-Oh from the Japanese Shining Darkness set are currently valued starting at $17.
How much is a PSA 10 graded version worth?: A PSA 10 graded version of Ho-Oh is currently selling for $215.
Is the condition of the card the biggest factor in its price?: Yes, condition is key; the price jumps significantly from the $17 ungraded price to the $215 PSA 10 grade.