Ho-Oh ex (Classic Holofoil) — CGC 9 [CLC #007/034]

Ho-Oh ex (Classic Holofoil) — CGC 9 Mint

Set: Pokémon TCG Classic: Charizard Deck  |  Card Number: 007/034  |  Year: 2023  |  Rarity: Classic Collection Holo Rare  |  Card Type: Fire — Basic Pokémon ex (220 HP)  |  Variant: Classic Collection Holofoil  |  Illustrator: PLANETA Tsuji  |  Tournament Legal: Not legal for standard competitive play  |  Grade: CGC 9 — Mint  |  Certification Number: [Add CGC cert number]

About This Card

Ho-Oh ex from the Pokémon TCG Classic: Charizard Deck is a card that exists entirely outside the standard TCG release structure — and that exclusivity is precisely what makes it special. The Pokémon TCG Classic box set was a premium, fixed-deck product released in 2023, designed for self-contained casual play and collection display rather than competitive tournament use. Unlike standard booster pack expansions, every card in the Classic set was guaranteed inside a pre-constructed deck, giving the product a fixed, known supply and a collector premium that randomized sets cannot replicate.

Illustrated by PLANETA Tsuji, Ho-Oh ex features a striking Extended Art visual layout that evokes vintage Pokémon card design while incorporating modern holofoil enhancements unique to the Classic Collection treatment. The distinct back design and special regulation mark set these cards apart from every other card in the TCG — they are immediately recognizable as Classic Collection pieces, and that visual distinction adds to their appeal as display and collection items. PLANETA Tsuji's bold, graphic-forward illustration style gives Ho-Oh ex a commanding presence on the card face, capturing the legendary Johto bird in a format that feels both nostalgic and premium.

This copy has been professionally graded by CGC and awarded a grade of 9 — Mint, reflecting a card with strong eye appeal, well-centered artwork, clean surfaces, and sharp corners with only the most minor allowable imperfections. For a fixed-supply Classic Collection card that cannot be pulled from booster packs, a CGC 9 represents an exceptional display-ready copy and commands a meaningful premium over raw examples in the market.

Why This Card?

• CGC 9 Mint — Professionally Graded: Authenticated and graded Mint by CGC, offering buyers full confidence in condition and authenticity — a meaningful premium over raw copies of a fixed-supply Classic Collection exclusive.
• TCG Classic Exclusivity: Available only inside the premium Pokémon TCG Classic: Charizard Deck — never sold through booster packs — giving this card a fixed, known supply and a collector premium that standard set cards cannot match.
• PLANETA Tsuji's Extended Art Design: The vintage-inspired Extended Art layout combined with PLANETA Tsuji's bold illustration style and the unique Classic Collection holofoil treatment makes this one of the most visually distinctive Ho-Oh cards ever printed.
• Distinct Back Design: Classic Collection cards feature a unique card back and special regulation mark that immediately identifies them as premium collector pieces — a visual distinction that sets them apart from every other card in the TCG.
• Slab Security: Professionally graded and encased in a CGC slab, this card is fully protected from further condition degradation — CGC's authentication backs every detail of this Mint 9 designation.