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Ethan's Ho-Oh ex Card Details

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Ethan's Ho-Oh ex
Pokemon Destined Rivals - Special Illustration Rare  ·  2025  ·  #230
9.5 Crown Grade
Gem Mint
Cert # 000039985
Subgrades
9 Centering
9.5 Corners
10 Edges
10 Surface
Centering60/40 or better on the front. 80/20 or better on the back.
CornersNear-perfect corners with only the slightest signs of wear under very close inspection. Corners are sharp and clean with no visible imperfections.
EdgesAbsolutely perfect edges with no flaws, chipping, or nicks. The edges appear flawless and as sharp as when the card was printed.
SurfaceAbsolutely perfect surface with no flaws, scratches, or marks. The surface is pristine under all forms of inspection.
Card Notes
Pokémon Destined Rivals arrived in 2025 as a pivotal set bridging competitive and collector interests alike. The Special Illustration Rare subset became particularly celebrated for elevating artwork beyond traditional card design, showcasing distinctive interpretations that resonated with both longtime collectors and newer enthusiasts discovering the hobby's artistic dimension. Ethan's Ho-Oh ex captures the legendary Pokémon through a character-specific lens, grounding mythological grandeur in personal narrative. The special illustration treatment brings remarkable visual depth to this iconic creature, making it a cornerstone card for collectors drawn to both character-driven storytelling and the artistic evolution of the modern Pokémon TCG era.
Market Value
$178.60 Grade 9.5 value
Source: PriceCharting · Updated Nov 06, 2026
Market Reference
Raw / Ungraded
$122.43
Grade 9.5
$178.60
Value by Grade · PriceCharting
Price History — This Grade
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Population Insights
1 Total Pop
1 This Grade
0 Higher Grade
0 Lower Grade
Grade Count
9.5 THIS SLAB 1
★  Subgrade Ranking
Ranks #1 of 1 among Grade 9.5 copies
Subgrade Profile — Centering / Corners / Edges / Surface
9 / 9.5 / 10 / 10
0 Better
1 Equal
0 Lower
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