Ho-Oh V Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Ho-Oh V from the Silver Tempest set is a Rare Ultra Basic Pokémon V with 230 HP. It features the ability Reviving Flame and the attack Rainbow Burn. This card is numbered 187 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic, V
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Regulation Mark: F

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in Silver Tempest (set code swsh12) as card 187. As a Rare Ultra, it appeals to collectors targeting high-rarity Sword & Shield-era cards.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are known. It is identified by card ID swsh12-187 and artwork by N-DESIGN Inc. Notable features include the Reviving Flame Ability, which lets it return from the discard with Energy attached, and Rainbow Burn, which scales damage with the variety of basic Energy attached.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card carries the V rule: when your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards. It is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the card in a sleeve, keep it away from sunlight and moisture, and use a rigid top-loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending and surface wear—especially important for a Rare Ultra card.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Silver Tempest (swsh12): Ho-Oh V debuts as a powerful Basic V with a self-reviving ability and a versatile attack that benefits from multiple Energy types, pairing strategic utility with strong collectible appeal.