Houndour
Dragon · 59/97 · Common
Current Prices
Set
DragonNumber
59/97
Rarity
Common
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Houndour Worth?
Houndour (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the Dragon set, card number 59/97. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Houndour Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Houndour (Dragon, 59/97) is worth around $14.96 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $14.96, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $3.79. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $14.96, Lightly Played $10.98, Moderately Played $4.41, Heavily Played $3.58, Damaged $3.79 — 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 $299.99 — about 20x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $42.00.
Is It Worth Grading Houndour?
Grading Houndour can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($14.96) and a PSA 10 ($299.99) is about $285.03 — a 20x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $42.00, CGC 9.5 $44.50, PSA 8 $8.36. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $19.95 | $19.95 | $19.95 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $11.07 | $11.07 | $11.07 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $44.50 | $44.50 | $44.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $299.99 | $299.99 | $299.99 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $26.63 | $26.63 | $26.63 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $8.36 | $8.36 | $8.36 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $42.00 | $42.00 | $42.00 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $3.79 | $3.79 | $3.79 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $3.58 | $3.58 | $3.58 | 12 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $10.98 | $10.98 | $10.98 | 28 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $4.41 | $4.41 | $4.41 | 15 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $14.96 | $14.96 | $14.96 | 66 |
Is Houndour a Good Buy?
As a common, Houndour holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Houndour's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
