Question 1

What is the current market value of Houndoom #56?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Houndoom (Plasma Blast) sits near $5.80. The 7-day delta remains near neutral at +0.5%. Versus its 30-day baseline of $5.93, this card is now 2.1% lower. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $4.13 to $6.28 (37% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Rare Holo.

Question 2

Is Houndoom #56 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: The latest week is near flat (+0.5%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. The 90-day range spans $4.13 to $6.28 (37% spread), which indicates moderate-volatility behavior. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($5.93). Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +848% premium over raw value. PSA 9 is currently around $49.48, while PSA 10 is $54.99.

Question 3

What is Houndoom #56 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2013, Plasma Blast introduced this print of Houndoom. Card flavor text reads: "The flames it breathes when angry contain toxins. If they cause a burn, it will hurt forever." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare Holo. Printed HP is 100. Energy typing is Darkness. Houndoom evolves from Houndour. Notable move text references "Dark Clamp" and "Blazing Claws". It has a weakness to Fighting and resistance to 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 $0.10 to $25.56 (25460% spread). The current card sits +15% versus the sampled alternative average of $5.02. Notable alternatives include Houndoom #63 (Prismatic Evolutions) at $0.10, Houndoom #8 (Shrouded Fable) at $0.14, Houndoom #133 (Obsidian Flames) at $0.15, and Houndoom #34 (Scarlet & Violet) at $0.21.

Question 5

What set is Houndoom #56 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Plasma Blast was released in 2013. Series classification for this set is Black & White. With 105 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 13 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Within this set, Houndoom is card number 56 with a Rare Holo designation.

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