Ho-Oh

Ho-Oh

Selected Masterpiece • 1/25
Artist Kouki Saitou
Market Price $0.23
Celebrations Sword & Shield 2021
The Illustrator

Kouki Saitou

Kouki Saitou has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2003, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span sets including Platinum, Black & White, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color, clear character focus, and lively, balanced compositions.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Ho-Oh in a moment of grace, its wings unfurled to reveal a stunning array of colors that catch the light. The background features a softly blurred landscape, suggesting a serene and mystical environment that enhances the Pokémon's vibrant presence. This scene invites the viewer to imagine the majesty of Ho-Oh as it soars through its world, embodying both beauty and power. The overall feeling is one of quiet awe, as if one is witnessing a fleeting moment of magic.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 19, 2026.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Fire
Era
Sword & Shield
Release
08/10/2021

Sacred Fire

This attack does 50 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Fire Blast

120

Discard an Energy from this Pokémon.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-30
Retreat Cost