Dark Houndoom 37/109

Name: Dark Houndoom #37 - Team Rocket Returns | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: ex7-37
Price: 21.52 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Team Rocket Returns Released: Nov 1, 2004

Pokémon

Fire Type

Darkness Type Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 17.5 packs (5.7%) Evolves From: Houndour

Raw Prices

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21.52 $1.43 (7.12%)

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reverse Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

49.99

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prerelease Stamp

Promotional / Event Release

375.00

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	270.69	9.68%	x13
PSA9	74.80	14.69%	x3.5
PSA8	39.36	—	x1.8
PSA7	149.53	430.06%	x6.9

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	3,244.52	2.16%	x65
PSA9	462.81	10.96%	x9.3
PSA8	172.09	51.97%	x3.4
PSA7	93.80	1.36%	x1.9

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
55
32.16%
$270.69
PSA 9 Mint
64
37.43%
$74.80
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
23
13.45%
$39.36
PSA 7 Near Mint
11
6.43%
$149.53
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
8
4.68%
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PSA 5 Excellent
5
2.92%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
2
1.17%
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PSA 3 Very Good
1
0.58%
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PSA 2 Good
1
0.58%
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PSA 1 Poor
1
0.58%
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Is Dark Houndoom 37/109 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $21.52 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $56.92

$21.52

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$149.53

PSA 7 +$80.57

$39.36

PSA 8 −$15.28

$74.80

PSA 9 +$15.56

$270.69

PSA 10 +$185.98

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $21.52 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

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Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Houndoom
National Pokédex #[229]
Card Number 37/109
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorNakaoka
Release Date01/11/2004
SeriesEX
Expansion Team Rocket Returns
Evolves From
Houndour
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionJohto
Generation Generation 2

Card Attributes

Energy Type Fire, Darkness
Health Points70 HP
Weakness Water ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Abilities

Poké-Power: Fire Breath
Once during your turn (before your attack), if Dark Houndoom is your Active Pokémon, you may flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon (choose 1 if there are 2) is now Burned. This power can't be used if Dark Houndoom is affected by a Special Condition.

Attacks

Fire Payback40+
If you have less Benched Pokémon than your opponent, this attack does 40 damage plus 20 more damage.

Rules

This Pokémon is both Fire Darkness type.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Dark Houndoom standing proudly on a rocky ledge under a starry night sky, its gaze fixed confidently ahead as a crescent moon casts a mystical glow over the silhouetted landscape behind.

Playability Overview

Dark Houndoom offers strategic fire-type burn potential with its ability and bonus damage when outnumbered, encouraging aggressive play and bench control despite its moderate HP and retreat cost.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Dark FlamesThis Dark Houndoom card radiates a fierce energy with its fiery design. The dark color palette and intense pose suggest a more menacing vibe, making it a perfect fit for a "Shadow Realm" page. Pair it with other dark types or fire-themed cards that exude a sense of danger and power.Additional Binder Suggestions: Volcanic / Fierce / Dark Aesthetic / Burned / Underworld

Dark Houndoom 37/109