Houndoom
SWSH09: Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery · TG10/TG30 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
TG10/TG30
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Houndoom Worth?
Houndoom (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SWSH09: Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery, card number TG10/TG30. 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 (SWSH09: Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery, TG10/TG30) is worth around $2.66 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $2.66, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.02. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $2.66, Lightly Played $2.44, Moderately Played $2.09, Heavily Played $1.70, Damaged $1.02 — 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 $70.00 — about 26x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $18.26.
Is It Worth Grading Houndoom?
Grading Houndoom can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($2.66) and a PSA 10 ($70.00) is about $67.34 — a 26x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $18.26, CGC 10 $13.00, CGC 9.5 $9.99. 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 | $5.99 | $5.99 | $5.99 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.55 | $3.99 | $5.66 | 37 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $13.00 | $13.00 | $13.00 | 19 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $8.06 | $8.06 | $8.06 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $14.81 | $14.81 | $14.81 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 32 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 27 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $18.26 | $18.26 | $18.26 | 34 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.02 | $1.02 | $1.02 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.70 | $1.70 | $1.70 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.44 | $2.11 | $3.42 | 691 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.09 | $2.09 | $2.09 | 62 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.66 | $1.85 | $3.90 | 4,928 |
Is Houndoom a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Houndoom 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's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
