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Houndoom
Wizards of the Coast•2001
$16.29Market Price
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Houndoom Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Set Lore
This non-holo Houndoom is part of Neo Discovery’s unusual English expansion choice to add non-holofoil versions of cards that were holo rares in the same set, giving collectors a second way to chase one of Johto’s most intimidating early Dark-type Pokémon.
In-Game
Houndoom itself was introduced in Pokémon Gold and Silver as Pokédex #229, so this card captures one of the original Generation II monsters that made Johto feel darker and more dangerous than the first era of Pokémon.
Card History
Its attack mix is a great snapshot of early Darkness-era design: Crunch sets up extra damage on the following turn, while Flamethrower leans into Houndoom’s Fire side even though the card is printed as a Darkness-type Pokémon.
Cultural Impact
The card’s flavor text comes straight from Houndoom’s Silver-era Pokédex identity, where its eerie howl is so unsettling that other Pokémon flee back to their nests, reinforcing the species’ long-running reputation as one of Johto’s creepiest canine lines.
Artist
Illustrator Shin-ichi Yoshida was one of the classic early Pokémon TCG artists working in the WotC era, which gives this Houndoom the distinct old-school look collectors associate with the Neo sets.
Card Reference
About Houndoom
Houndoom is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Neo Discovery set, card number 23. This card has a Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2001. The current market price is $16.29, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Neo Discovery
- Card Number
- #23
- Rarity
- Rare
- Release Year
- 2001
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Houndoom?
The current market price of Houndoom is $16.29. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Houndoom from?
Houndoom is from the Pokemon Neo Discovery set, card number 23, released in 2001.
Is Houndoom worth grading?
Whether Houndoom is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Houndoom?
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