
Ethan's Ho-Oh ex is a Basic Fire-type Pokémon card with 230 HP. It is part of the Destined Rivals set from the Scarlet & Violet series and features artwork by…
Ethan's Ho-Oh ex is a Fire-type Pokémon card with 230 HP from the Destined Rivals set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 230/182 and is classified as Special Illustration Rare. The Destined Rivals set was released on May 30, 2025.
Card name: Ethan's Ho-Oh ex
Card number: 230/182
Set: Destined Rivals
Series: Scarlet & Violet
Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
Subtypes: Basic, ex
Type: Fire
HP: 230
Artist: Atsushi Furusawa
Release date: May 30, 2025
National Pokédex number: 250
Ethan's Ho-Oh ex sits at a higher rarity tier, which makes it the kind of card collectors build sets around and use as a display piece. Well-centred, high-grade copies are the most desirable. For collectors completing the Destined Rivals set, a card like this is often a centrepiece.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Ethan's Ho-Oh ex was illustrated by Atsushi Furusawa.
For Special Illustration Rare cards, the illustration is a major part of the appeal, and the artwork is one of the main reasons collectors seek these cards out.
The current aggregated market price for Ethan's Ho-Oh ex is about
For context, the Destined Rivals set has a median card value near $0.34 and an average near $9.30, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +67% over the last 7 days and +85% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Destined Rivals set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Ethan's Ho-Oh ex is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 13,935 copies of this card, of which 8,049 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 57.8%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
Special Illustration Rare cards such as Ethan's Ho-Oh ex are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.
Its collector number (230/182) sits above the set's printed total of 182, which is typical of special and secret rare cards that fall outside the main numbered set.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 13,935 copies to date.
Ethan's Ho-Oh ex appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Destined Rivals 239 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Ethan's Ho-Oh ex pokémon card is a Special Illustration Rare card from the Destined Rivals set (Scarlet & Violet series). As a higher-rarity chase card, it appeals to collectors building a complete set or focusing on standout artwork. Its current aggregated market price is about
Ethan's Ho-Oh ex is from the Destined Rivals set (Scarlet & Violet series), numbered 230/182 with the Special Illustration Rare rarity.
Ethan's Ho-Oh ex is classified as Special Illustration Rare.
The current aggregated market price is about
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 13,935 copies so far, with about 57.8% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 13,935 copies, of which 8,049 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 57.8%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
Special Illustration Rare cards such as Ethan's Ho-Oh ex are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.
The Destined Rivals set was released on May 30, 2025.
Yes. Ethan's Ho-Oh ex appears on 4 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.