Question 1

What is the current market value of Houndour #204?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Houndour (Obsidian Flames) sits near $10.61. Its 7-day trend is negative at 6.6%. It now sits 3.7% above its 30-day average of $10.23. The 90-day window shows a floor near $5.57 and a peak around $12.15 (62% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Illustration Rare.

Question 2

Is Houndour #204 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Recent pricing has softened by 6.6% over 7 days, with the card now 13% below its 90-day high. With a 62% 90-day spread ($5.57-$12.15), this card currently tracks as high-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($10.23), the card is trading 3.7% higher. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +1219% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $19.58, while PSA 10 is $139.99.

Question 3

What is Houndour #204 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2023, Obsidian Flames introduced this print of Houndour. The printed flavor text states: "It is smart enough to hunt in packs. It uses a variety of cries for communicating with others." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Illustration Rare. Printed HP is 50. Energy typing is Darkness. Card subtype classification is Basic. Attack line includes "Coordinated Pack" and "Focus Fangs". The card has a weakness to Grass. Retreat cost is 1 energy. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Houndour cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Houndour checklist helps contextualize this specific Houndour print. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 5 distinct sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.04-$10.51, a 26175% band. Against the sample mean of $1.83, this card is +480%. Notable alternatives include Houndour #60 (Team Rocket Returns) at $10.51, Houndour #62 (Prismatic Evolutions) at $0.04, Houndour #7 (Shrouded Fable) at $0.12, and Houndour #131 (Obsidian Flames) at $0.08.

Question 5

What set is Houndour #204 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Obsidian Flames entered circulation in 2023. It belongs to the Scarlet & Violet series. Set size is 230 cards, which categorizes Obsidian Flames as large. As of 2026, the set is 3 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Houndour (#204) is one of the Illustration Rare prints in this expansion.

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