Question 1

What is the current market value of Houndstone #168?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Houndstone (Paldean Fates) sits near $2.59. Week-over-week movement is upward at 3.7%. It now sits 5.6% above its 30-day average of $2.45. Its 90-day trading band runs between $1.66 and $2.59, producing a 36% range and moderate-volatility behavior. The listed rarity for this print is Shiny Rare.

Question 2

Is Houndstone #168 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Short-term momentum is positive (3.7% over 7 days), while the card sits 56% above its 90-day low. The 90-day range spans $1.66 to $2.59 (36% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior. Versus the 30-day average ($2.45), the card is trading 5.6% higher. Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +955% above raw pricing. PSA 9 is currently around $13.16, while PSA 10 is $27.33.

Question 3

What is Houndstone #168 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Houndstone appears in Paldean Fates, released in 2024. The printed flavor text states: "A lovingly mourned Pokémon was reborn as Houndstone. It doesn't like anyone touching the protuberance atop its head." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Shiny Rare. Printed HP is 140. Energy typing is Psychic. This card evolves from Greavard. Attack line includes "Last Respects". This card is weak to Darkness energy and resists Fighting. Retreat cost is 3 energy. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Houndstone cards available?

Accepted Answer

Houndstone sits within a broader pool of Houndstone variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 5 distinct sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.08-$2.78, a 3375% band. Against the sample mean of $0.61, this card is +322%. Notable alternatives include Houndstone #66 (Mega Evolution) at $0.08, Houndstone #145 (Mega Evolution) at $2.78, Houndstone #43 (Paldean Fates) at $0.16, and Houndstone #101 (Obsidian Flames) at $0.08.

Question 5

What set is Houndstone #168 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Paldean Fates was released in 2024. It belongs to the Scarlet & Violet series. Set size is 245 cards, which categorizes Paldean Fates as large. As of 2026, the set is 2 years old and still in a recent release window. In the Paldean Fates checklist, Houndstone occupies position #168 as a Shiny Rare card.

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