Ho-Oh LEGEND HeartGold SoulSilver LEGEND Pokémon card — value and price

Ho-Oh LEGEND

HeartGold SoulSilver · LEGEND
Pokémon pkm:hgss1-111 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$271.15
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $164.66 – $389.28.
▲ 408% · 47d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$242.48
Never pay above $258.25
Optimal sell
$291.66
Never sell below $277.30
Buy this card · slabbed copies dominate at this price · aim to pay under $258.25 raw
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When it arrives: if it's graded, a slab guard protects the case (and the grade with it); if it's raw, use a sleeve inside a magnetic one-touch. Either way, keep it out of sunlight.
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $291.66 · never below $277.30. Value your copy for the live net-after-fees calculator.
Where to sell
eBay~13.25% + $0.30Largest audience; on any listing use “Sell one like this” to prefill yours.TCGplayer~10–11%Best for singles; buyers expect competitive, data-driven pricing.
Shipping & protection supplies
High value — graded: slab in a slab guard, bubble-wrapped in a rigid mailer. Raw: sleeve + one-touch (or toploader) inside a rigid mailer. Either way ship tracked, with signature confirmation.
Slab guard (graded)Penny sleevesMagnetic one-touch holderToploadersBubble mailersRigid/cardboard mailerPainter’s tape

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Common questions
How much is Ho-Oh LEGEND worth?

Ho-Oh LEGEND from HeartGold SoulSilver has a fair market value of about $271.15 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Ho-Oh LEGEND?

List around $291.66 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $238.34 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Ho-Oh LEGEND?

A disciplined buy target is about $242.48 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $258.25.

Where can I buy Ho-Oh LEGEND?

Ho-Oh LEGEND is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $271.15 and aim to pay under $258.25 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Ho-Oh LEGEND?

Ho-Oh LEGEND is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $258.25; paying near or below $242.48 keeps a margin of safety versus the $271.15 fair value.

Is a PSA 10 Ho-Oh LEGEND worth the premium?

A PSA 10 Ho-Oh LEGEND is modelled around $1,138.83 versus $271.15 raw — roughly a 320% premium for a retro (2004–2010) card. At this value most copies trade slabbed, because certification removes both authenticity and condition risk. Buy graded if you want certainty or plan to resell; buy raw only from clear photos and a trusted seller, and expect to pay near $258.25 at most. Graded figures are model estimates, not comps.

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