Houndoom
Houndoom is a Rare Pokémon TCG printing from Great Encounters (#18). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $16.87 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2008. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Houndoom suits collectors working on Great Encounters who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish; skip impulse buys when variant or wear is unclear. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Houndoom from Great Encounters?
Houndoom is a Pokémon card in Great Encounters numbered 18. Long ago, people imagined its eerie howls to be the call of the grim reaper. National Pokédex #229. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Houndoom worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $16.87 for Houndoom. Low and high spread runs $18.00 to $274.00. Per-finish references: Reverse Holofoil: $16.87; Normal: $3.27. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | Great Encounters |
|---|---|
| Number | 18 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $16.87 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.94 |
| Reverse Holofoil | $16.87 |
| Normal | $3.27 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 90 |
|---|---|
| Types | Darkness |
| Evolves from | Houndour |
| Dark Fang | Darkness 20 Choose 1 card from your opponent's hand without looking and discard it. |
| Black Fire | FireColorless 40+ You may discard a Fire or Darkness Energy attached to Houndoom. If you discard a Fire Energy, the Defending Pokémon is now Burned. If you discard a Darkness Energy, this attack does 40 damage plus 30 more damage. |
| Weakness | Water +20 |
How collectible is Houndoom?
Houndoom is listed as Rare in Great Encounters. Set collectors, type collectors, and art buyers may value this card differently — confirm variant before paying chase premiums. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Houndoom?
Catalog fields: set Great Encounters, rarity Rare. Illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Houndoom from Great Encounters should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.
Pros
- Houndoom is catalogued as Rare printing in Great Encounters, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $16.87 across finishes (Reverse Holofoil: $16.87; Normal: $3.27).
- Illustrator Ken Sugimori has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $16.87 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Houndoom worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $16.87 for ungraded Houndoom from Great Encounters. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Houndoom from?
Houndoom is listed in Great Encounters (Diamond & Pearl) as card #18. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Houndoom?
Our catalog lists Houndoom as Rare in Great Encounters. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Houndoom good for collectors or players?
Houndoom includes gameplay stats in Great Encounters. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Houndoom?
Finish variants of Houndoom carry separate market listings. Reverse Holofoil: $16.87; Normal: $3.27 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.