Houndoom 12/144

Name: Houndoom #12 - Skyridge | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: ecard3-12
Price: 60.86 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Skyridge Released: May 12, 2003

Pokémon

Darkness Type Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 35 packs (2.9%) Evolves From: Houndour

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60.86 $17.52 (40.42%)

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136.18

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	404.26	0.51%	x6.6
PSA9	84.79	9.52%	x1.4
PSA8	51.29	—	x0.8
PSA7	27.60	—	x0.5

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	1,045.17	104.33%	x7.7
PSA9	256.40	—	x1.9
PSA8	59.69	—	x0.4
PSA7	80.01	—	x0.6

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Houndoom
National Pokédex #229
Card Number 12/144
Card RarityRare
IllustratorKimiya Masago
Release Date12/05/2003
SeriesE-Card
Expansion Skyridge
Evolves From
Houndour
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionJohto
Generation Generation 2

Card Attributes

Energy Type Darkness
Health Points70 HP
Weakness Fighting ×2
Resistance Psychic -30
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Ambush10+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 20 more damage.
Lonely Fang30+
This attack does 30 damage plus 20 damage times the number of your opponent's Benched Pokémon minus the number of your Benched Pokémon. (For example, if your opponent has 3 Benched Pokémon and you have 1, this attack will do 30 damage plus 40 more damage.)

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Houndoom howling fiercely atop a rocky ledge, its muscular body taut and tail curled, set against a cloudy sky that enhances the menacing, wild aura surrounding the dark, canine creature.

Playability Overview

Houndoom’s damage scales with the opponent’s bench, encouraging strategic bench manipulation to maximize attack potential while balancing risk with coin flips.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Sinister ShadowsThis Houndoom card has a dark and brooding vibe, perfect for a "Spooky Night" themed page. The contrasting colors and fierce expression bring an intensity that would clash with lighter Pokémon. Pair it with other dark types, like Umbreon or Gengar, to really emphasize that eerie atmosphere.Additional Binder Suggestions: Dark Cave / Fierce / Moody Palette / Haunted / Night Terror