{"product_id":"ho-oh-ex-classic-holofoil-clc-007-034","title":"Ho-Oh ex (Classic Holofoil) — CGC 9 [CLC #007\/034]","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHo-Oh ex (Classic Holofoil) — CGC 9 Mint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pokémon TCG Classic: Charizard Deck  |  \u003cstrong\u003eCard Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 007\/034  |  \u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023  |  \u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic Collection Holo Rare  |  \u003cstrong\u003eCard Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fire — Basic Pokémon ex (220 HP)  |  \u003cstrong\u003eVariant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic Collection Holofoil  |  \u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e PLANETA Tsuji  |  \u003cstrong\u003eTournament Legal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not legal for standard competitive play  |  \u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e CGC 9 — Mint  |  \u003cstrong\u003eCertification Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e [Add CGC cert number]\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Card\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHo-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrated 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Card?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCGC 9 Mint — Professionally Graded:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTCG Classic Exclusivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePLANETA Tsuji's Extended Art Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinct Back Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlab Security:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll cards are shipped securely. Graded cards ship in their CGC slab.\u003c\/em\u003e","brand":"The Rip Stop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51503221997801,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/9165\/6937\/files\/IMG_0310.jpg?v=1783646555","url":"https:\/\/theripstop.com\/products\/ho-oh-ex-classic-holofoil-clc-007-034","provider":"The Rip Stop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}