Houndoom
Great Encounters · 18/106 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
Great EncountersNumber
18/106
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
What Is Houndoom Worth?
Houndoom (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the Great Encounters set, card number 18/106. 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.
Houndoom Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Houndoom (Great Encounters, 18/106) is worth around $14.99 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $14.99, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $5.70. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $14.99, Lightly Played $10.41, Moderately Played $8.80, Heavily Played $7.96, Damaged $5.70 — 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 $262.00 — about 17x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $42.66.
Is It Worth Grading Houndoom?
Grading Houndoom can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($14.99) and a PSA 10 ($262.00) is about $247.01 — a 17x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $42.66, PSA 8 $25.00. 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 | $11.99 | $11.99 | $11.99 | 9 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $12.99 | $12.99 | $12.99 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $262.00 | $262.00 | $262.00 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $42.66 | $42.66 | $42.66 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $5.70 | $5.70 | $5.70 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $7.96 | $7.96 | $7.96 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $10.41 | $10.41 | $10.41 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $8.80 | $8.80 | $8.80 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 22 |
Is Houndoom a Good Buy?
Houndoom is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Houndoom's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
