Ho-Oh (Surging Sparks 19) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Ho-Oh from the Surging Sparks set is an Uncommon card numbered 19. It sports 130 HP and the attack Shining Blaze, making it a dynamic addition to Fire-type collections.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weaknesses: Lightning ×2
• Resistances: Fighting -30
• Regulation Mark: H
• Attacks:
• Flap: 50 damage, costs Fire + Colorless
• Shining Blaze: 100+ damage, costs Fire + Fire + Colorless; does 100 more damage if you have any Tera Pokémon on your Bench

Key Printings

The only known printing of this Ho-Oh card is from the Surging Sparks set, numbered 19. It is classified as an Uncommon card and features no known alternate illustrators or special editions.

Variants & Identifiers

This card has no listed print variants or alternate artwork. It is identified by the set code “sv8” and the card ID “sv8-19.” The regulation mark “H” helps distinguish it within the Scarlet & Violet series.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its attacks provide moderate damage output with synergy potential through Tera Pokémon, but official tournament play status is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface; with illustrator and print details unknown, condition is especially important for collectible value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Surging Sparks (sv8): Introduces this Ho-Oh as a Basic Fire-type with solid HP and versatile attacks. The set focuses on Scarlet & Violet themes, with this card standing out due to its synergy with Tera Pokémon and balanced defensive stats.