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Houndour 55/101

Name: Houndour #55 - Plasma Blast | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: bw10-55
Price: 0.45 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Plasma Blast Released: Aug 14, 2013

Pokémon

Darkness Type Common Pull Rate: 1 in 5.2 packs (19.2%) Evolves To: Houndoom

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0.45 $0.02 (4.65%)

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0.97 $0.03 (3.19%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA9	49.69	—	x51
PSA7	15.50	—	x16

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About Houndour

It is smart enough to hunt in packs. It uses a variety of cries for communicating with others.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Houndour
National Pokédex #228
Card Number 55/101
Card RarityCommon
IllustratorSumiyoshi Kizuki
Release Date14/08/2013
SeriesBlack & White
Expansion Plasma Blast
Evolves To
Houndoom
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionJohto
Generation Generation 2

Card Attributes

Energy Type Darkness
Health Points60 HP
Weakness Fighting ×2
Resistance Psychic -20
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Roar
Your opponent switches the Defending Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon.
Ambush20+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 more damage.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Houndour standing alert among sharp ice shards, mouth open in a fierce howl, set against a bright urban backdrop with buildings and greenery visible in the distance.

Playability Overview

Houndour offers tactical disruption by forcing opponents to switch Pokémon, which can set up favorable matchups despite its low HP and reliance on coin flips for stronger attacks.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Ice and ShadowsThis Houndour card has a striking contrast with its icy background and dark silhouette. It stands out perfectly against the icy effects, giving it a fierce vibe. I’d suggest placing it on a page that features other darker Pokémon, particularly those with water or ice themes. The dynamic pose adds to the intensity!Additional Binder Suggestions: Urban / Fierce / Dark Contrast / Ice Attack / Shadowy Ambush

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Houndour 55/101