Ethan's Ho-Oh ex

Ethan is a Pokémon trainer from the Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, and their remakes HeartGold and SoulSilver. The character in this card is trainer Ethan watching Ho-Oh soar through a starry sunset sky, depicted by artist Atsushi Furusawa. The card highlights their connection with Ho-Oh as a Fire-type Pokémon ex with 230 HP and abilities tied to Fire Energy acceleration.

First released in the Japanese Hot Wind Arena subset of Pokémon TCG Scarlet & Violet – Destined Rivals (SV10) in early 2025, with the English version launching in the Destined Rivals expansion from March to May 2025.

• It is a Secret Rare full-art card with 230 HP and the Golden Flame ability to accelerate Fire Energy attachments.
• The card features the 'Sealed Battle' stamp on the Regular print available in Japan from March 14 to May 31, 2025.
• It was reprinted in the Ascended Heroes special expansion, originating from the Japanese MEGA Dream ex subset.

Condition. Key flaws include centering issues, edge wear, foil scratches, and printing defects common in high-HP Secret Rare cards. Check for 'Sealed Battle' stamp authenticity on Regular prints.

Storage. Store in a rigid, UV-protected toploader or semi-rigid card protector within a sealed sleeve. Keep in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight to preserve foil integrity.

Authenticity. Compare artwork by Atsushi Furusawa (Special Illustration) and Hideki Ishikawa (Full Art). Authentic copies have precise foil patterns and no blurred edges. Verify the 'Sealed Battle' stamp on Regular prints for Japanese versions. Reprints may lack correct stamping or have diffused foil.