Houndoom 179 / 163 Pokemon Card from Battle Styles Set
Houndoom is a Stage 1 Single Strike Pokémon with a Darkness type and 130 HP. It is part of the Battle Styles set from the Sword & Shield series, illustrated…
Set: Battle Styles
Number: 179/163
Rarity: Rare Secret
Set
About the Houndoom Pokémon Card
Houndoom is a Darkness-type Pokémon card with 130 HP from the Battle Styles set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 179/163 and is classified as Rare Secret. The Battle Styles set was released on March 19, 2021.
The card includes the flavor text: “Identifiable by its eerie howls, people a long time ago thought it was the grim reaper and feared it.”.
Houndoom Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Houndoom
Card number: 179/163
Set: Battle Styles
Series: Sword & Shield
Rarity: Rare Secret
Subtypes: Stage 1, Single Strike
Type: Darkness
HP: 130
Artist: PLANETA Mochizuki
Release date: March 19, 2021
National Pokédex number: 229
Why Collect the Houndoom Pokémon Card?
Houndoom sits at a higher rarity tier, which makes it the kind of card collectors build sets around and use as a display piece. Well-centred, high-grade copies are the most desirable. For collectors completing the Battle Styles set, a card like this is often a centrepiece.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Houndoom Pokémon Card
Houndoom was illustrated by PLANETA Mochizuki.
For Rare Secret cards, the illustration is a major part of the appeal, and the artwork is one of the main reasons collectors seek these cards out.
Market Price and Value of the Houndoom Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Houndoom is about
5.61. Recent listings range from roughly 2.00 (low) to 05 (high), with a mid-point near 8.17. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.
For context, the Battle Styles set has a median card value near $0.30 and an average near $4.61, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -6% over the last 7 days and -10% over 30 days.
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Battle Styles set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Houndoom Pokémon Card
Whether Houndoom is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 2,572 copies of this card, of which 1,500 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 58.3%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Houndoom Pokémon Card?
Rare Secret cards such as Houndoom are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.
Its collector number (179/163) sits above the set's printed total of 163, which is typical of special and secret rare cards that fall outside the main numbered set.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 2,572 copies to date.
Other Printings of Houndoom
Houndoom appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Skyridge H11 (around
,000), Neo Revelation 8 (around $430) and Skyridge 12 (around
70).
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
Final Thoughts on the Houndoom Pokémon Card
The Houndoom pokémon card is a Rare Secret card from the Battle Styles set (Sword & Shield series). As a higher-rarity chase card, it appeals to collectors building a complete set or focusing on standout artwork. Its current aggregated market price is about 5.61; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Houndoom card from?
Houndoom is from the Battle Styles set (Sword & Shield series), numbered 179/163 with the Rare Secret rarity.
What rarity is the Houndoom card?
Houndoom is classified as Rare Secret.
How much is the Houndoom 179/163 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about
5.61, within a recent range of roughly 2.00 to 05. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Houndoom card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 2,572 copies so far, with about 58.3% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Houndoom?
PSA has graded 2,572 copies, of which 1,500 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 58.3%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Houndoom card?
Rare Secret cards such as Houndoom are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.
When was the Battle Styles set released?
The Battle Styles set was released on March 19, 2021.
Are there other printings of Houndoom?
Yes. Houndoom appears on 29 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.
