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Ho-oh in Standard: cards, attacks & deck stats
Ho-oh has 8 cards legal in the 2026–27 Standard format, mostly as a Fire-type Pokémon (Basic). Here are its stats for deck building.
- Legal cards
- 8
- Top damage
- 160
- Most HP
- 230
- ex / Mega ex
- 5 / 0
- With an Ability
- 5
Is Ho-oh good in Standard?
Its hardest-hitting attack is Shining Feathers on Ethan's Ho-Oh ex (Destined Rivals), doing 160 for 4 Energy. For the best value, Bright Wing on Ho-Oh does 130 for just 3 Energy. The bulkiest version is Ethan's Ho-Oh ex with 230 HP, but it gives up 2 Prize cards when Knocked Out. Watch out for Water and Lightning attackers — that's its weakness.
Abilities
Ethan's Ho-Oh ex (Destined Rivals): Golden Flame · Ethan's Ho-Oh ex (Destined Rivals): Golden Flame · Ethan's Ho-Oh ex (Destined Rivals): Golden Flame · Ethan's Ho-Oh ex (Destined Rivals): Golden Flame · Ethan's Ho-Oh ex (Ascended Heroes): Golden Flame. Abilities can be used without attacking — check the card for exactly what each one does.
Every Standard-legal Ho-oh card
| Card | Set | HP | Stage | Attacks (cost · damage) | Retreat | Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan's Ho-Oh ex 39/182 Ability: Golden Flame | Destined Rivals I | 230 | Basic | Shining Feathers RRRR 160 | 2 | Water ×2 |
| Ethan's Ho-Oh ex 209/182 Ability: Golden Flame | Destined Rivals I | 230 | Basic | Shining Feathers RRRR 160 | 2 | Water ×2 |
| Ethan's Ho-Oh ex 230/182 Ability: Golden Flame | Destined Rivals I | 230 | Basic | Shining Feathers RRRR 160 | 2 | Water ×2 |
| Ethan's Ho-Oh ex 239/182 Ability: Golden Flame | Destined Rivals I | 230 | Basic | Shining Feathers RRRR 160 | 2 | Water ×2 |
| Ethan's Ho-Oh ex 26/217 Ability: Golden Flame | Ascended Heroes I | 230 | Basic | Shining Feathers RRRR 160 | 2 | Water ×2 |
| Ho-Oh 10/86 | Chaos Rising J | 130 | Basic | Flames of Revival R — Bright Wing RRR 130 | 2 | Water ×2 |
| Ho-Oh 19/191 | Surging Sparks H | 130 | Basic | Flap RC 50 Shining Blaze RRC 100+ | 2 | Lightning ×2 |
| Ho-Oh 12/128 | 30th Celebration J | 130 | Basic | Sacred Breath RR — Fire Wing RRR 100 | 2 | Water ×2 |
Energy letters: G Grass, R Fire, W Water, L Lightning, P Psychic, F Fighting, D Darkness, M Metal, N Dragon, C Colorless (any Energy). Damage is the printed number; + and × attacks can do more.
Counter guides
How to beat Ho-Oh · How to beat Ethan's Ho-Oh ex
Other Fire Pokémon in Standard
See also: Ho-oh for young collectors.
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