| Set | Wizards Black Star Promos |
| Card number | 52 |
| Rarity | Promo |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 80 |
| Artist | Mitsuhiro Arita |
| Released | Jul 1999 |
Ho-oh #52 Value (Wizards Black Star Promos)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Ho-oh stands as a Legendary Pokémon promo in the Wizards Black Star Black Star Base set from July 1999 with art by Mitsuhiro Arita. Its ranking places it near the middle of set values but higher in collector demand.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $49.93 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €125.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €230.62 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €131.79 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 21 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $743.38 |
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What sets the price of Ho-oh #52
Ho-oh #52 is a Promo Pokémon card from Wizards Black Star Promos, the Base era (1999). It ranks as number 9 by price out of 53 cards in the set, so it is one of the cards collectors chase when opening packs. A PSA 10 sells for about 15x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Over the last 30 days the price rose +27%, from $39.20 to $49.93. The illustration is by Mitsuhiro Arita.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGC | 10 | $189.27 | 5 |
| CGC | 9 | $80.56 | 5 |
| CGC | 8 | $71.36 | 1 |
| CGC | 7 | $39.99 | 1 |
| PSA | 10 | $743.38 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $148.67 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $93.66 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $75.83 | 4 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Ho-oh price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €125.00 | $49.93 |
| Oct 2026 | €95.65 | $45.58 |
| Sep 2026 | €87.66 | $38.77 |
| Aug 2026 | €84.00 | $38.92 |
| Jul 2026 | €84.18 | $38.65 |
| Jun 2026 | €83.66 | $30.62 |
| May 2026 | €78.00 | $30.62 |
| Apr 2026 | €78.91 | $30.62 |
| Mar 2026 | €77.37 | $30.13 |
| Feb 2026 | €79.99 | $28.82 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ho-oh #52 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $49.93, a PSA 10 sells for around $743.38 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €125.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Ho-oh #52 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Ho-oh #52 sells for about $743.38 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $49.93 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Ho-oh #52 rare?
Ho-oh #52 is printed at Promo rarity and ranks number 9 by price among the 53 cards in Wizards Black Star Promos. That puts it among the set’s chase cards.
Is Ho-oh #52 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it rose +27% to about $49.93. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Ho-oh #52 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 14.9x raw ($693.45 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 (52) 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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