Ethan’s Ho-Oh ex Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Ethan’s Ho-Oh ex from the Destined Rivals set is a Hyper Rare card numbered 239. This powerful Pokémon has 230 HP, the Golden Flame ability, and the Shining Feathers attack. Its vibrant design makes it a standout for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: sv10-239
• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic, ex
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Ability: Golden Flame — attach up to 2 Basic Fire Energy cards from your hand to one of your Benched Ethan’s Pokémon once per turn
• Attack: Shining Feathers — heals 50 damage from each of your Pokémon and deals 160 damage
• Pokémon ex rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Destined Rivals set of the Scarlet & Violet series. It is a Hyper Rare card, numbered 239, illustrated by aky CG Works.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code sv10 and card number 239. The card features the regulation mark “I” and carries the Pokémon ex subtype, which affects gameplay rules.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It follows the Pokémon ex rule, meaning if Ethan’s Ho-Oh ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain condition, store Ethan’s Ho-Oh ex in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Hyper Rare status, handle with care to avoid edge wear and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Destined Rivals (sv10): Introduces Ethan’s Ho-Oh ex as a Fire-type Basic ex with energy acceleration and team healing via Golden Flame and Shining Feathers, highlighting synergy with other Ethan’s Pokémon.