Houndoom 5/90

Name: Houndoom #5 - HS Undaunted | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: hgss3-5
Price: 18.01 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: HS—Undaunted Released: Aug 18, 2010

Pokémon

Darkness Type Rare Holo Pull Rate: 1 in 38.6 packs (2.6%) Evolves From: Houndour

Raw Prices

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holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

18.01 $1.85 (11.45%)

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reverse Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

39.75

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league Stamp

Promotional / Event Release

16.39 $1.88 (12.96%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	480.80	2.17%	x27
PSA9	98.71	1.16%	x5.5
PSA8	31.16	—	x1.7
PSA7	24.51	—	x1.4

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	760.00	—	x19
PSA9	72.50	150.00%	x1.8
PSA8	12.00	—	x0.3

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
11
4.87%
$480.80
PSA 9 Mint
87
38.50%
$98.71
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
74
32.74%
$31.16
PSA 7 Near Mint
32
14.16%
$24.51
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
12
5.31%
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PSA 5 Excellent
3
1.33%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
1
0.44%
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PSA 3 Very Good
3
1.33%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
1
0.44%
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Is Houndoom 5/90 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $18.01 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $52.89

$18.01

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 —

$24.51

PSA 7 −$24.69

$31.16

PSA 8 −$18.90

$98.71

PSA 9 +$39.87

$480.80

PSA 10 +$372.29

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $18.01 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.

Population Report (PSA)

About Houndoom

Upon hearing its eerie howls, other Pokémon get the shivers and head straight back to their nests.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Houndoom
National Pokédex #[229]
Card Number 5/90
Card RarityRare Holo
IllustratorKagemaru Himeno
Release Date18/08/2010
SeriesHeartGold & SoulSilver
Expansion HS—Undaunted
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 Points90 HP
Weakness Fighting ×2
Resistance Psychic -20
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Fire Counterattack20+
If your opponent has any Fighting Pokémon in play, this attack does 20 damage plus 60 more damage.
Dark Roar50
Your opponent discards a card from his or her hand.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Houndoom poised fiercely within a dimly lit cave, its sharp fangs bared and tail flicking as torchlight flickers behind, casting shadows that enhance its menacing, commanding presence.

Playability Overview

Houndoom offers moderate disruption with its discard attack and conditional high damage, but its low HP and double Fighting weakness can make it vulnerable in competitive play.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Shadowy CavernsThis card fits well on a cave or underground-themed page. It works nicely as a page anchor surrounded by other Dark or Fire types that match the dim, rocky torch-lit setting. The warm glow contrasts with the cool grays, so group it with similarly moody cards to keep the vibe strong.Additional Binder Suggestions: Cave / Intense / Muted Earth / Torchlight / Night Stalkers

Houndoom 5/90