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.

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.