Ho-Oh #XY153 XY Black Star Promos Pokemon card
SetXY Black Star Promos
Card numberXY153
RarityPromo
TypePokémon
HP120
ArtistYou Iribi
ReleasedOct 2013

Ho-Oh #XY153 Value (XY Black Star Promos)

$11.44 raw near mint
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Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.

How much is Ho-Oh #XY153 worth? As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $11.44, the Cardmarket low is €55.62. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Ho-Oh from the XY Black Star Promos was released with art by You Iribi in October 2013. Classified as a rare promo, it ranks 136th by price among 256 cards in the set, with a typical price range above some of the cheaper promos.

Current prices

SourcePrice
TCGplayer market price (USD)$11.44
Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR)€55.62
Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR)€33.46
Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR)€24.50
Cardmarket listings available21

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Why Ho-Oh #XY153 is priced where it is

Ho-Oh #XY153 is a Promo Pokémon card from XY Black Star Promos, the XY era (2013). It ranks as number 56 by price out of 256 cards in the set. Over the last 30 days the price rose +7.1%, from $10.68 to $11.44. The illustration is by You Iribi.

Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)

GradingGradeMedian soldSales
CGC9$44.691
PSA9$132.893
PSA8$70.944
PSA7$21.653

Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.

Is it worth grading? A clean surface and sharp corners matter most when grading Ho-Oh promo. Although raw value is higher, grading premiums can be moderate since promos from this era sometimes show slight texture wear.

Ho-Oh price history

Jul 6, 2026Low $8.81 · High $12.13Nov 2, 2026
MonthAvg Cardmarket lowAvg TCGplayer market
Nov 2026€55.62$11.44
Oct 2026€24.00$11.36
Sep 2026€23.99$10.49
Aug 2026€22.20$9.94
Jul 2026€22.85$9.23
The classic legendary Ho-Oh character drives interest, especially with You Iribi’s distinctive art style. It complements collections focusing on legendary Pokémon or the XY era promos specifically.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ho-Oh #XY153 worth on Nov 2, 2026?

As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $11.44, the Cardmarket low is €55.62. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Is Ho-Oh #XY153 rare?

Ho-Oh #XY153 is printed at Promo rarity and ranks number 56 by price among the 256 cards in XY Black Star Promos. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.

Is Ho-Oh #XY153 going up in value?

Over the last 30 days it rose +7.1% to about $11.44. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.

How do I check which printing of Ho-Oh I have?

Look at the set symbol and the card number (XY153) 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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