Houndoom V #178
📉 Dip AlertFrom Darkness Ablaze, Houndoom V (#178) is a Ultra Rare Pokémon card valued at $6.46 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 V #178 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Houndoom V at a glance
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €4.68.
- From Darkness Ablaze (Sword & Shield), released 2020.
- Short-term trend -15.1% (7d vs 30d).
- Current TCGplayer market value $6.46 (Holofoil).
- Rarity: Ultra Rare.
Houndoom V price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Houndoom V #178.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $3.90
- Mid
- $6.33
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Houndoom V #178
Houndoom V is the #178 of 189 card in Darkness Ablaze, a contemporary set released in 2020 as part of the Sword & Shield series. A Fire-type (210 HP), this basic / v copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Ayaka Yoshida illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $6.46, with listings from $3.90 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Darkness Ablaze
- Series
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- #178 / 189
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Illustrator
- Ayaka Yoshida
- HP
- 210
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Basic, V
- Released
- 2020/08/14
Houndoom V attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Houndoom V #178 — the playability layer behind the price.
Searing Flame
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Burned.
Vengeful Flame
If your Benched Fire Pokémon have any damage counters on them, this attack does 100 more damage.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Houndoom V price analysis
What drives the current market value of Houndoom V #178.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($6.46) — 1 version in total.
In the $6.46 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
At $6.46 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In EUR, Houndoom V trends at €4.68 on Cardmarket (avg sold €6.97, lowest NM €2.70).
Houndoom V price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €5.49, 15.1% below the 30-day average of €6.47.
The most recent 24-hour average is €4.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €4.68.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Houndoom V, with a recorded low of $5.69 and high of $6.46; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 1.8% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 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 V?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $6.46 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $5.30 via eBay's default tier, $5.34 on TCGplayer, $5.79 on Cardmarket, $5.46 on Whatnot and $6.46 selling directly — a $1.16 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a ultra rare card, Houndoom V sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
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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 V?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Houndoom V #178 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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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 $6.46 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 $52.44 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-61.9% 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 V within Darkness Ablaze
By market value Houndoom V sits at #8 of 12 in Darkness Ablaze (set median $7.30).
That is 12% below the middle of the set — a top-42% position.
The set's top card is Charizard VMAX (#20), valued at $39.20.
What makes Houndoom V valuable
- Artwork by Ayaka Yoshida is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Ultra Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Contemporary-era cards like Houndoom V (2020) are still in print, tying value to playability and demand.
- Houndoom V is a Fire card with 210 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying & selling Houndoom V
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $6.46 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Houndoom V can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $6.46 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Darkness Ablaze was released in 2020; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Houndoom V has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Houndoom V value questions
What is the value of Houndoom V?
The current TCGplayer market value is $6.46 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $3.90 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €4.68.
Should I buy Houndoom V?
Short-term momentum is softening (-15.1%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
Is Houndoom V rare?
Houndoom V is a Ultra Rare card from Darkness Ablaze (Sword & Shield series, 2020). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Houndoom V?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($6.46). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Houndoom V?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $6.46. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Houndoom V cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Ultra Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Ayaka Yoshida also matters to collector demand.
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