Houndoom
Houndoom is a Promo Pokémon TCG printing from SWSH Black Star Promos (#SWSH090). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $12.88 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2019. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Houndoom suits collectors working on SWSH 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 Houndoom from SWSH Black Star Promos?
Houndoom is a Pokémon card in SWSH Black Star Promos numbered SWSH090. Identifiable by its eerie howls, people a long time ago thought it was the grim reaper and feared it. 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 $12.88 for Houndoom. Low and high spread runs $10.88 to $116.90. 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 | SWSH Black Star Promos |
|---|---|
| Number | SWSH090 |
| Rarity | Promo |
| TCGPlayer USD | $12.88 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €8.51 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 130 |
|---|---|
| Types | Darkness |
| Evolves from | Houndour |
| Darkness Fang | DarknessColorless 50 |
| Single Strike Roar | Once during your turn, you may search your deck for a Single Strike Energy card and attach it to 1 of your Single Strike Pokémon. Then, shuffle your deck. If you attached Energy to a Pokémon in this way, put 2 damage counters on that Pokémon. |
| Weakness | Grass ×2 |
How collectible is Houndoom?
Houndoom is listed as Promo in SWSH 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 Houndoom?
Catalog fields: set SWSH Black Star Promos, rarity Promo, regulation E. Illustrated by Uta. 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
Houndoom (#SWSH090) is a promo-line printing from SWSH Black Star Promos where distribution story and scarcity often explain price as much as gameplay utility.
Pros
- Houndoom is catalogued as Promo printing in SWSH Black Star Promos, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $12.88.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $12.88 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 $12.88 for ungraded Houndoom from SWSH 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 Houndoom from?
Houndoom is listed in SWSH Black Star Promos (Sword & Shield) as card #SWSH090. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Houndoom?
Our catalog lists Houndoom as Promo in SWSH Black Star Promos. 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 SWSH Black Star Promos. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power.