Ho-Oh LEGEND Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Ho-Oh LEGEND from the HeartGold SoulSilver set pairs a striking 140 HP with the unique Sacred Rainbow ability. This LEGEND rarity card also brings the powerful Bright Wing attack. Numbered 111, it captures the essence of Ho-Oh in vivid detail.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: LEGEND
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Ability: Sacred Rainbow (All Energy attached to Ho-Oh LEGEND are Fire Energy instead of their usual type)
• Attack: Bright Wing (Costs 4 Fire Energy, deals 100 damage, requires discarding an Energy)
• Flavor Text: Legends claim this Pokémon flies the world’s skies continuously on its magnificent, seven-colored wings.
• Rules: Must be played with the other half of Ho-Oh LEGEND on the Bench.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the HeartGold SoulSilver set, numbered 111, and classified as a LEGEND rarity card. It is a unique LEGEND stage card that does not evolve from any other Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code “hgss1” and card ID “hgss1-111.” The card features the illustrator Shinji Higuchi’s artwork and is part of the HeartGold SoulSilver series.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. It requires the other half of Ho-Oh LEGEND to be played onto the Bench, making it a specialized card for collectors and certain casual play formats.

Care & Storage Tips

Due to its LEGEND rarity and unique status, store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight to preserve the vivid colors of Shinji Higuchi’s illustration. Avoid bending or exposure to moisture to maintain its condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HeartGold SoulSilver: Introduced Ho-Oh LEGEND as a powerful Fire-type LEGEND card with a unique Poké-Body ability that converts all attached Energy to Fire Energy, enhancing synergy with Fire decks. This set emphasizes legendary Pokémon with intricate artwork and special gameplay mechanics.