Houndstone
Houndstone is a Promo Pokémon TCG printing from Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos (#42). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $0.46 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2023. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Houndstone suits collectors working on Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos who need the Promo slot. Verify how the promo was distributed (meal toy, league, box insert) because identical artwork can exist across multiple promo printings.
What is Houndstone from Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos?
Houndstone is a Pokémon card in Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos numbered 42. Houndstone spends most of its time sleeping in graveyards. Among all the dog Pokémon, this one is most loyal to its master. National Pokédex #972. 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 $0.46 for Houndstone. Low and high spread runs $0.10 to $19.98. 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 | Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos |
|---|---|
| Number | 42 |
| Rarity | Promo |
| TCGPlayer USD | $0.46 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.71 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 130 |
|---|---|
| Types | Psychic |
| Evolves from | Greavard |
| Delve | ColorlessColorless Put up to 2 Item cards from your discard pile into your hand. |
| Spooky Shot | PsychicColorlessColorless 100 |
| Weakness | Darkness ×2 |
How collectible is Houndstone?
Houndstone is listed as Promo in Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos. Promo printings often appeal to completionists tracking event or retail exclusives. 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 Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos, rarity Promo, regulation G. Illustrated by Pani Kobayashi. 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.
Cactaur's take
Houndstone (#42) is a promo-line printing from Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos where distribution story and scarcity often explain price as much as gameplay utility.
Pros
- Houndstone is catalogued as Promo printing in Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $0.46.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $0.46 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 $0.46 for ungraded Houndstone from Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos. 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 Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos (Scarlet & Violet) as card #42. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Houndstone?
Our catalog lists Houndstone as Promo in Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos. 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 Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power.
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