Houndoom (Japanese)
S8b: VMAX Climax · 206/184 · Character Rare
Current Prices
Set
S8b: VMAX ClimaxNumber
206/184
Rarity
Character Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Houndoom (Japanese) Worth?
Houndoom (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S8b: VMAX Climax set, card number 206/184. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is an affordable, easy-to-find card best valued as part of a complete set rather than on its own.
Houndoom (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Houndoom (Japanese) (S8b: VMAX Climax, 206/184) is worth around $1.81 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $1.81, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $1.79. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $40.20 — about 22x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $19.99.
Is It Worth Grading Houndoom (Japanese)?
Grading Houndoom (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($1.81) and a PSA 10 ($40.20) is about $38.39 — a 22x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $19.99, CGC 10 $11.50, CGC 9.5 $18.99. At this value grading rarely makes sense — the fee usually exceeds the card's worth.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.74 | $3.74 | $3.74 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.19 | $2.19 | $2.19 | 26 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $28.09 | $28.09 | $28.09 | 2 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $23.49 | $23.49 | $23.49 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $16.27 | $16.27 | $16.27 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $9.19 | $9.19 | $9.19 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $9.19 | $9.19 | $9.19 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 46 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $3.75 | $3.75 | $3.75 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $18.99 | $18.99 | $18.99 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $40.20 | $40.20 | $40.20 | 33 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $17.74 | $17.74 | $17.74 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 8 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $20.37 | $20.37 | $20.37 | 4 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.79 | $1.79 | $1.79 | 27 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.81 | $1.26 | $2.02 | 575 |
Is Houndoom (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Houndoom (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. Whatever you decide, recheck Houndoom (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
