Houndstone
Houndstone is a Illustration Rare Pokémon TCG printing from Mega Evolution (#145). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $2.40 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2025. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Houndstone suits collectors working on Mega Evolution who need the Illustration Rare slot. Treat $2.40 as a starting reference only — confirm holo pattern, centering, and whether you are buying raw or graded before paying chase-card prices.
What is Houndstone from Mega Evolution?
Houndstone is a Pokémon card in Mega Evolution numbered 145. It evolves from Greavard. National Pokédex #972. 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.
What is Houndstone worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $2.40 for Houndstone. Low and high spread runs $1.80 to $999.00. 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 | Mega Evolution |
|---|---|
| Number | 145 |
| Rarity | Illustration Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $2.40 |
| Cardmarket EUR | — |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 140 |
|---|---|
| Types | Psychic |
| Evolves from | Greavard |
| Horrifying Bite | Psychic 30 Flip a coin until you get tails. For each heads, choose a random card from your opponent's hand. Your opponent reveals those cards and shuffles them into their deck. |
| Hammer In | PsychicPsychicColorless 130 |
| Weakness | Darkness ×2 |
How collectible is Houndstone?
Houndstone is listed as Illustration Rare in Mega Evolution. Chase art and rarity drive premiums beyond typical pull rates in the set. 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.
What are the key details for Houndstone?
Catalog fields: set Mega Evolution, rarity Illustration Rare, regulation I. Format status: Standard and Expanded. 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
Houndstone (#145) is a chase-tier Illustration Rare printing in Mega Evolution. Demand, art treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw NM quotes.
Pros
- Houndstone is catalogued as Illustration Rare printing in Mega Evolution, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $2.40.
Cons
- Raw market quotes understate condition risk; heavily played or misidentified variants trade well below NM references.
Verdict: Use $2.40 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Houndstone worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $2.40 for ungraded Houndstone from Mega Evolution. 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 Houndstone from?
Houndstone is listed in Mega Evolution (Mega Evolution) as card #145. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Houndstone?
Our catalog lists Houndstone as Illustration Rare in Mega Evolution. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Houndstone good for collectors or players?
Houndstone includes gameplay stats in Mega Evolution. 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.
Should I grade Houndstone?
Grading only makes sense when Houndstone appears gem-worthy and the expected slab premium exceeds grading fees. At a raw reference near $2.40, compare PSA or CGC recent sales for this exact set and finish before submitting.
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