Team Rocket's Houndoom

01Card Stats

02Editions and Print Runs

Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers

Illustration Rare

Foiling

Holo version with the holo pattern applied to the artwork.

Alt art / specials

Illustration Rare full-art variant from this set.

05Language and Regional Versions

English

Standard English release.

Japanese

Released in the equivalent Japanese set.

European

Localized European prints exist with translated text.

Other

No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.

06Current Market Value

TCGplayer market is an asking-price proxy and can run above realized eBay sold prices; verify against recent solds before buying or selling.

07Why Collectors Want It

• Houndoom — Pokemon TCG catalog (Pokedex #229).
• Full-art Illustration Rare artwork — modern collectors actively chase IRs from this set.
• Required for any complete Houndoom master set across eras.
• Collectors of the Destined Rivals set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Niche

Stage 1 Houndoom with 130 HP; top attack near 120 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Weakness

Water ×2

Retreat cost

2

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern Illustration Rare; PSA 10 population is climbing as collectors submit chase cards.

Centering and edge wear are common downgrade reasons; verified PSA 10s carry meaningful premiums.

Other graders: CGC submissions trend up for modern IRs; PSA remains the resale standard.