Dark Houndoom Pokemon Team Rocket Returns #5
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Dark Houndoom Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Dark Houndoom is one of the set’s headliner holo rares, and EX Team Rocket Returns made Dark Pokémon feel especially sinister by giving them dual typing with Darkness attached to their original type.
Set Lore
EX Team Rocket Returns was the English release of Japan’s Rocket Gang Strikes Back, a comeback set built around Team Rocket’s return and the darker Johto-and-Kanto flavor that makes cards like Dark Houndoom so memorable to EX-era collectors.
In-Game
Houndoom itself debuted in Pokémon Gold and Silver, so Dark Houndoom feels right at home in a Team Rocket-themed set that Bulbapedia notes was inspired by Team Rocket’s return in Gold, Silver, and Crystal.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the original foundational Pokémon TCG artists who has been contributing artwork since the game’s inception, giving Dark Houndoom extra appeal for collectors who chase iconic illustrator names.
Card History
Dark Houndoom’s attack pair is pure Rocket energy: Shakedown disrupts your opponent’s hand at random, while Dark Fire lets you burn attached Energy for extra damage, matching Houndoom’s ruthless reputation with aggressive EX-era design.
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About Dark Houndoom (Pokemon Team Rocket Returns #5)
Dark Houndoom is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Team Rocket Returns set, card number 5. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the EX Series era, and was released in 2004. The current market price is $50.00, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $19.94 to $50.00, with a median of $19.94.
Card details
- Card Number
- #5
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 2004
- Language
- English
- Era
- EX Series
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Dark Houndoom from Pokemon Team Rocket Returns #5?
The current market price of Dark Houndoom is $50.00. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Dark Houndoom from?
Dark Houndoom is from the Pokemon Team Rocket Returns set, card number 5, released in 2004.
Is Dark Houndoom worth grading?
Whether Dark 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 Dark Houndoom?
You can buy or sell Dark Houndoom on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.
Approximately 500 PSA graded copies tracked.
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