| Set | Skyridge |
| Card number | 149 |
| Rarity | Rare Secret |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 80 |
| Artist | Hajime Kusajima |
| Released | May 2003 |
Ho-oh #149 Value (Skyridge)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Ho-Oh 149 is one of Skyridge's most valuable secret rares, ranking near the front of the 2003 set. Hajime Kusajima's illustration appears in the distinctive E-Card format, and the number beyond the regular checklist confirms its special placement. As a legendary Pokémon from the final English E-Card expansion, it carries more weight than a typical vintage holo.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $769.23 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €4,350 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €1,565 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €2,797 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 91 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $4,400 |
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Similar artwork appears on other printings, so check yours with a Pokémon card scanner before trusting the price.
Why Ho-oh #149 is priced where it is
Ho-oh #149 is a Rare Secret Pokémon card from Skyridge, the E-Card era (2003). It ranks as number 3 by price out of 182 cards in the set, so it is one of the cards collectors chase when opening packs. A PSA 10 sells for about 5.7x raw, roughly $3,631 more, which is why clean copies are usually sent for grading. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($769.23 to $769.23). The illustration is by Hajime Kusajima.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGS | 9 | $969.24 | 4 |
| BGS | 7 | $639.08 | 2 |
| CGC | 10 | $7,000 | 1 |
| CGC | 9 | $897.82 | 2 |
| CGC | 8 | $4,600 | 1 |
| PSA | 10 | $4,400 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $5,914 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $3,594 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $2,963 | 5 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Ho-oh price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €4,350 | $769.23 |
| Oct 2026 | €3,158 | $769.23 |
| Sep 2026 | €1,205 | $706.55 |
| Aug 2026 | €420.00 | $683.76 |
| Jul 2026 | €610.00 | $683.76 |
| Jun 2026 | €800.00 | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ho-oh #149 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $769.23, a PSA 10 sells for around $4,400 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €4,350. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Ho-oh #149 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Ho-oh #149 sells for about $4,400 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $769.23 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Ho-oh #149 rare?
Ho-oh #149 is printed at Rare Secret rarity and ranks number 3 by price among the 182 cards in Skyridge. That puts it among the set’s chase cards.
Is Ho-oh #149 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $769.23.
Is Ho-oh #149 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 5.7x raw ($3,631 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Ho-oh I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (149) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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