Ho-Oh-GX
SM Black Star Promos

#57 Ho-Oh-GX - SM Black Star Promos (smp)

Ho-Oh-GX is a Fire-type Pokémon with 190 HP and a retreat cost of two Colorless energies. It has a resistance to Fighting-type attacks, reducing damage by 20, but is weak to Lightning-type attacks, which deal double damage. The card features three attacks: Sacred Fire, which deals 50 damage to a single opponent’s Pokémon while ignoring Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon; Phoenix Burn, a high-damage move that inflicts 180 damage but cannot be used again during the player’s next turn; and Eternal Light-GX, which allows the player to place three Fire Pokémon-GX or EX from their discard pile onto their Bench. The card also includes a rule stating that if Ho-Oh-GX is Knocked Out, the opponent takes two Prize cards. It belongs to the Sun & Moon series, released as part of the SM Black Star Promos set on February 3, 2017, and is classified as a Promo rarity card. The artwork is credited to 5ban Graphics, and its design emphasizes its role as a powerful Fire-type evolution. The card’s unique GX attack mechanics and strategic utility in gameplay are highlighted by its specific rules and abilities.