Houndoom V (Full Art)
SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze · 178/189 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
178/189
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Houndoom V (Full Art) Worth?
Houndoom V (Full Art) (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze, card number 178/189. 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 V (Full Art) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Houndoom V (Full Art) (SWSH03: Darkness Ablaze, 178/189) is worth around $5.15 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $5.15, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $2.65. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $5.15, Lightly Played $4.27, Moderately Played $4.30, Heavily Played $1.99, Damaged $2.65 — 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 $56.00 — about 11x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $20.99.
Is It Worth Grading Houndoom V (Full Art)?
Grading Houndoom V (Full Art) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($5.15) and a PSA 10 ($56.00) is about $50.85 — a 11x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $20.99, CGC 10 $23.50, CGC 9.5 $26.65. 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 | DAMAGED | $4.14 | $4.14 | $4.14 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.61 | $4.61 | $4.61 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 58 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $10.24 | $10.24 | $10.24 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $23.50 | $23.50 | $23.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $8.99 | $8.99 | $8.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $26.65 | $26.65 | $26.65 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $56.00 | $56.00 | $56.00 | 28 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $6.99 | $6.99 | $6.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $20.99 | $20.99 | $20.99 | 21 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.65 | $4.71 | $4.71 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.27 | $4.48 | $4.48 | 149 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $4.30 | $4.30 | $4.30 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $5.15 | $4.00 | $5.90 | 983 |
Is Houndoom V (Full Art) a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Houndoom V (Full Art) is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Houndoom V (Full Art)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
