Ho-Oh XY153 — XY Black Star Promos
Ho-Oh is card XY153 from XY Black Star Promos (XY, 2013), a Promo Pokémon card illustrated by You Iribi.
Ho-Oh price
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Card details
- Number
- XY153
- Rarity
- Promo
- Card type
- Pokémon · Basic
- Energy type
- Fire
- Illustrator
- You Iribi
- Released
- 12 October 2013
About this card
Ho-Oh XY153 is card XY153 in XY Black Star Promos (211 numbered cards, plus 5 secret rares). It's one of 216 Promo cards in the set — 100% of 216. There are 12 English cards named “Ho-Oh”. This is the 7th; the first was in Unseen Forces (2005). Counting every version, Ho-oh has 38 English cards. It has 120 HP. You Iribi illustrated 3 cards in XY Black Star Promos and 51 English cards in total.
It isn't legal in the 2026–27 Standard format, so demand comes mainly from collectors.
Is Ho-Oh XY153 worth anything?
We don't have a live market price for this card at the moment. The price you'll get in the UK depends mostly on condition: check the corners, edges and surface, and whether the artwork is well centred. Damaged cards sell for much less, while professionally graded copies in top condition can sell for far more.
To be sure you have the right card, match the set symbol and the number XY153 printed at the bottom of your card. There are 38 different Ho-oh cards, so the number matters. Then compare completed eBay UK listings — sold prices, not asking prices — for copies in similar condition.
Other Ho-oh cards
| No. | Card | Rarity | Price | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/128 | Ho-Oh 30th Celebration · 2026 | Rare | — | |
| 10/86 | Ho-Oh Chaos Rising · 2026 | Rare | — | |
| 26/217 | Ethan's Ho-Oh ex Ascended Heroes · 2026 | Double Rare | — | |
| 239/182 | Ethan's Ho-Oh ex Destined Rivals · 2025 | Hyper Rare | — | |
| 230/182 | Ethan's Ho-Oh ex Destined Rivals · 2025 | Special Illustration Rare | — | |
| 209/182 | Ethan's Ho-Oh ex Destined Rivals · 2025 | Ultra Rare | — | |
| 39/182 | Ethan's Ho-Oh ex Destined Rivals · 2025 | Double Rare | — | |
| 19/191 | Ho-Oh Surging Sparks · 2024 | Uncommon | — | |
| 187/195 | Ho-Oh V Silver Tempest · 2022 | Rare Ultra | — | |
| 140/195 | Ho-Oh V Silver Tempest · 2022 | Rare Holo V | — | |
| 1/25 | Ho-Oh Celebrations · 2021 | Rare | — | |
| SV50 | Ho-Oh-GX Hidden Fates Shiny Vault · 2019 | Rare Shiny GX | — |
Questions people ask
What set is Ho-Oh XY153 from?
XY Black Star Promos, released 12 October 2013 in the XY series. Look for the set symbol next to the number XY153.
How rare is Ho-Oh XY153?
It's a Promo — one of 216 cards at that rarity in XY Black Star Promos.
Who illustrated Ho-Oh XY153?
You Iribi, who has 51 English Pokémon cards credited.
Is Ho-Oh XY153 legal in Standard?
No, not in the 2026–27 Standard format. It can still be played in Expanded if legal there, or casually.
How many Ho-Oh cards are there?
12 in English, from Unseen Forces (2005) to 30th Celebration (2026).
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