Houndoom EX
XY - BREAKthrough · 21/162 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
21/162
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Houndoom EX Worth?
Houndoom EX (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from XY - BREAKthrough, card number 21/162. 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 EX Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Houndoom EX (XY - BREAKthrough, 21/162) is worth around $5.65 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $5.65, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.58. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $5.65, Lightly Played $3.77, Moderately Played $2.91, Heavily Played $2.45, Damaged $1.58 — 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 $176.59 — about 31x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $8.50.
Is It Worth Grading Houndoom EX?
Grading Houndoom EX can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($5.65) and a PSA 10 ($176.59) is about $170.94 — a 31x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $8.50, CGC 10 $15.50, CGC 9.5 $10.50. 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 | $4.25 | $4.25 | $4.25 | 12 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $7.09 | $6.99 | $7.19 | 12 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $23.95 | $23.95 | $23.95 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $6.51 | $6.51 | $6.51 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $176.59 | $153.19 | $199.99 | 19 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 22 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.58 | $1.58 | $1.58 | 43 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.45 | $2.45 | $2.45 | 33 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.77 | $4.27 | $4.27 | 198 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.91 | $2.91 | $2.91 | 114 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $5.65 | $5.65 | $5.65 | 264 |
Is Houndoom EX a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Houndoom EX 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 EX's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
