The Ho-Oh-GX promo card (SM57) from the 2017 Pokémon SM Black Star Promos series offers a powerful Fire-type GX option for competitive and casual TCG play.
Ho-Oh-GX
2017 • Pokémon • SM Black Star Promos
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Released in 2017 as part of the SM Black Star Promos collection, the Ho-Oh-GX promo card (SM57) remains a distinct entry for Pokémon TCG enthusiasts. Designed by 5ban Graphics, this Basic Fire-type card features 190 HP and introduces the unique Eternal Light-GX ability, allowing players to retrieve Fire Pokémon-GX or EX from the discard pile to the Bench. This mechanic highlights the strategic depth of the Sun & Moon era, where GX attacks defined high-stakes gameplay. Collectors often seek this card number for its historical significance within the Black Star Promos subset, which distributed exclusive cards through various channels. The holo finish adds a layer of visual appeal that distinguishes it from standard base set cards. For those focusing on Fire-type archetypes or completing their Black Star Promos checklist, this release serves as a key component. Whether you are building a themed collection or exploring the evolution of GX mechanics, the Ho-Oh-GX promo card represents a tangible piece of Pokémon TCG history.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Ho-Oh-GX
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Promo
5ban Graphics
Card Stock
English
Holo
190
Fire
Basic
Lightning ×2
Fighting -20
2
250
Card Text
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Attack: Sacred Fire
This attack does 50 damage to 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Attack: Phoenix Burn (180)
This Pokémon can't use Phoenix Burn during your next turn.
Attack: Eternal Light-GX
Put 3 in any combination of Fire Pokémon-GX or Fire Pokémon-EX from your discard pile onto your Bench. (You can't use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)