Dark Houndoom (Japanese)
Darkness, and to Light... · 229 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Number
229
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Dark Houndoom (Japanese) Worth?
Dark Houndoom (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Darkness, and to Light..., card number 229. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Dark Houndoom (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Dark Houndoom (Japanese) (Darkness, and to Light..., 229) is worth around $40.04 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $40.04, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $20.21. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $40.04, Lightly Played $34.66, Moderately Played $34.37, Heavily Played $18.94, Damaged $20.21 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $750.00 — about 19x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $119.79.
Is It Worth Grading Dark Houndoom (Japanese)?
Grading Dark Houndoom (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($40.04) and a PSA 10 ($750.00) is about $709.96 — a 19x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $119.79, CGC 10 $250.00, CGC 9.5 $149.95. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $33.96 | $33.96 | $33.96 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $41.00 | $41.00 | $41.00 | 20 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $49.95 | $49.95 | $49.95 | 38 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $269.90 | $269.90 | $269.90 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $79.00 | $79.00 | $79.00 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $75.99 | $75.99 | $75.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $250.00 | $250.00 | $250.00 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $27.99 | $27.99 | $27.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $52.49 | $52.49 | $52.49 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $69.99 | $69.99 | $69.99 | 12 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $149.95 | $149.95 | $149.95 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $750.00 | $750.00 | $750.00 | 45 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 33 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $119.79 | $119.79 | $119.79 | 53 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $74.95 | $74.95 | $74.95 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $20.21 | $24.98 | $24.98 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $18.94 | $18.94 | $18.94 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $34.66 | $34.66 | $34.66 | 44 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $34.37 | $34.37 | $34.37 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $40.04 | $40.04 | $40.04 | 38 |
Is Dark Houndoom (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Holos like Dark Houndoom (Japanese) are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Dark Houndoom (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
