Houndoom #56
From Plasma Blast, Houndoom (#56) is a Rare Pokémon card valued at $14.45 on TCGplayer today.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Houndoom #56 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Houndoom at a glance
- Rarity: Rare.
- 7-day average €3.80; 30-day average €4.07.
- Set: Plasma Blast (Black & White, 2013).
- Cardmarket trend price €4.85.
- Trades around $14.45 on TCGplayer.
Houndoom price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Houndoom #56.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $6.04
- Mid
- $16.65
- High
- —
- Low
- $3.82
- Mid
- $9.03
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Houndoom #56
Plasma Blast placed Houndoom at #56; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2013 within the Black & White series. The card carries 100 HP and Darkness typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
Shin Nagasawa illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $14.45, with listings from $6.04 to —.
“The flames it breathes when angry contain toxins. If they cause a burn, it will hurt forever.”
Printed flavour text on the Plasma Blast #56 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Plasma Blast
- Series
- Black & White
- Number
- #56 / 101
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Shin Nagasawa
- HP
- 100
- Type
- Darkness
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Houndour
- Pokédex
- #229
- Released
- 2013/08/14
Houndoom attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Houndoom #56 — the playability layer behind the price.
Dark Clamp
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
Blazing Claws
If the Defending Pokémon is a Team Plasma Pokémon, this attack does 60 more damage, and the Defending Pokémon is now Burned.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Resistance
- Psychic -20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Houndoom price analysis
What drives the current market value of Houndoom #56.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($14.45), Holofoil ($8.59).
In the $14.45 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In the $14.45 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In EUR, Houndoom trends at €4.85 on Cardmarket (avg sold €4.61, lowest NM €0.49).
Houndoom price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €3.80, 6.6% below the 30-day average of €4.07.
Latest daily average €2.50 against a trend price of €4.85.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Houndoom, with a recorded low of $14.21 and high of $14.45; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0.8% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Houndoom?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $14.45 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $12.24 via eBay's default tier, $12.31 on TCGplayer, $13.38 on Cardmarket, $12.57 on Whatnot and $14.45 selling directly — a $2.21 spread after fees and typical shipping.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Houndoom #56.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Houndoom?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Houndoom #56 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Houndoom #56.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $14.45 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $60.43 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-41.0% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Houndoom within Plasma Blast
Within Plasma Blast it is the #18 most valuable of 33 tracked cards; the set median is $15.80.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 48%.
The set's top card is Palkia-EX (#100), valued at $525.64.
What makes Houndoom valuable
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- At Rare rarity, Houndoom is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- The Shin Nagasawa artwork gives Houndoom appeal beyond pure playability.
- As a Darkness-type Pokémon card, Houndoom is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Modern (2013) sets are heavily collected, making Houndoom's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
Buying & selling Houndoom
- Bulk lots of Houndoom can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Houndoom, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Houndoom has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Plasma Blast was released in 2013; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $14.45 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Houndoom value questions
What is Houndoom #56 worth?
Houndoom trades near $14.45 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $6.04–—; Cardmarket shows €4.85.
Will Houndoom hold its value?
The card is softening on recent averages. Rare rarity and the modern-era Black & White set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Houndoom rare?
Houndoom is a Rare card from Plasma Blast (Black & White series, 2013). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Houndoom have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($14.45), Holofoil ($8.59). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Houndoom sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $14.45. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Houndoom?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Darkness), and condition. Artwork by Shin Nagasawa also matters to collector demand.
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