Ho-Oh V Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Ho-Oh V from the Silver Tempest set is a Rare Holo V card with 230 HP. It features the Ability Reviving Flame and the attack Rainbow Burn. This card is numbered 140 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic V
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Regulation Mark: F
• Rules: V rule applies (opponent takes 2 Prize cards if Pokémon V is Knocked Out)
• Image:

Key Printings

This printing of Ho-Oh V appears in Silver Tempest as card number 140. It is a Rare Holo V with a holographic finish and the V subtype, standard for powerful Basic Pokémon in the Sword & Shield era.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include its set code “swsh12-140,” regulation mark “F,” Colorless typing, and Basic V classification. The artwork is credited to AKIRA EGAWA.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

• Ability — Reviving Flame: Allows Ho-Oh V to return from the discard pile with up to 4 basic Energy cards attached, but your turn ends immediately.
• Attack — Rainbow Burn: Deals 100+ damage, increasing by 30 for each type of basic Energy attached, rewarding diverse Energy attachments.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holographic finish and artwork, store Ho-Oh V in a protective sleeve and keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Avoid bending or moisture. For long-term storage, use a top loader or a binder with individual pockets.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Silver Tempest: Ho-Oh V debuts as a powerful Basic V with a unique revival Ability and a scaling attack that fits the set’s dynamic, strategic play theme. Its Rare Holo V rarity and striking art make it a collectible highlight.