Question 1

What is the current market value of Houndoom #5?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Houndoom in HS—Undaunted at roughly $16.16. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at 0.0%. That is close to the 30-day average of $15.96. The 90-day window shows a floor near $13.02 and a peak around $16.65 (22% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Rare Holo.

Question 2

Is Houndoom #5 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Weekly drift is minimal (0.0%), indicating a relatively balanced short-term market. The 90-day range spans $13.02 to $16.65 (22% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($15.96), pricing is near equilibrium. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +3558% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $53.93, while PSA 10 is $591.10.

Question 3

What is Houndoom #5 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Houndoom appears in HS—Undaunted, released in 2010. Card flavor text reads: "Upon hearing its eerie howls, other Pokémon get the shivers and head straight back to their nests." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare Holo. Printed HP is 90. Energy typing is Darkness. This card evolves from Houndour. The printed attacks highlight "Fire Counterattack" and "Dark Roar". This card is weak to Fighting energy and resists Psychic. Retreat cost is 1 energy. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Houndoom cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Houndoom printings create a useful comparison set for Houndoom. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 6 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.09 to $25.61 (28356% spread). The current card sits +221% versus the sampled alternative average of $5.03. Notable alternatives include Houndoom #63 (Prismatic Evolutions) at $0.09, Houndoom #8 (Shrouded Fable) at $0.13, Houndoom #133 (Obsidian Flames) at $0.16, and Houndoom #34 (Scarlet & Violet) at $0.18.

Question 5

What set is Houndoom #5 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for HS—Undaunted is 2010. Series classification for this set is HeartGold & SoulSilver. With 91 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 16 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. In the HS—Undaunted checklist, Houndoom occupies position #5 as a Rare Holo card.

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