Ho-Oh, XY Black Star Promos XY153/211, promo

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Ho-Oh

XY Black Star Promos XY153/211 • promo

Set: XY Black Star Promos
Number: XY153/211
Rarity: Promo
Released: 2013
Energy type: fire energy
Market price: $12.50
Artist: You Iribi

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Market

What it's worth

$12.50market price via TCGplayer · Sep 10, 2026$10.54 – $12.50 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This Ho-Oh promo was released as part of the XY Black Star Promos series, serving as a distinct collector's piece separate from standard expansion sets. Its appeal lies in its status as a legendary Pokémon illustration, making it a sought-after addition for fans of the Johto region and those tracking the specific promotional releases of the XY era.

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Card face

What it does

120 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyStoke

Flip a coin. If heads, search your deck for up to 2 Fire Energy cards and attach them to this Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward.

Cost: fire energy fire energy colorless energy colorless energyFire Wing100

Weaknesswater energy×2Resistancefighting energy-20Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

It will reveal itself before a pure-hearted Trainer by shining its bright, rainbow-colored wings.

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Ho-Oh XY153 promotional card was released in 2016 as part of the XY Black Star Promos set, a collection of cards distributed outside of standard booster packs to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the Pokémon franchise. This specific release was included within the Ho-Oh Collection box, which was designed to highlight the legendary Pokémon from the Johto region alongside its appearance in the TCG's ongoing XY era expansions.

The card features artwork by illustrator Kouki Saitou, a veteran contributor to the Pokémon Trading Card Game known for his dynamic and vibrant style. In this depiction, Ho-Oh is rendered in a heroic, soaring pose characteristic of the era's focus on high-energy, full-art or holo-promo aesthetics. The card was well-received by players and collectors at the time for its accessibility and as a high-quality aesthetic tribute to the iconic Gold version mascot.

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About

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