
Houndoom is a Stage 1 Pokémon card from the EX Dragon set, illustrated by Atsuko Nishida. It is a Darkness type with 70 HP. The card is classified as Uncommon…
Houndoom is a Darkness-type Pokémon card with 70 HP from the Dragon set, part of the EX series. It carries the collector number 34/97 and is classified as Uncommon. The Dragon set was released on November 24, 2003.
Card name: Houndoom
Card number: 34/97
Set: Dragon
Series: EX
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Darkness
HP: 70
Artist: Atsuko Nishida
Release date: November 24, 2003
National Pokédex number: 229
Houndoom is most often collected as part of a complete Dragon set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Houndoom was illustrated by Atsuko Nishida.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Houndoom is about $79.99. Recent listings range from roughly $84.14 (low) to $853 (high), with a mid-point near
For context, the Dragon set has a median card value near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Dragon set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
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 168 copies of this card, of which 25 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 14.9%. 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.
As an Uncommon card, Houndoom sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 168 copies to date.
Houndoom appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Skyridge H11 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Houndoom pokémon card is a Uncommon card from the Dragon set (EX series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Dragon set. Its current aggregated market price is about $79.99; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Houndoom is from the Dragon set (EX series), numbered 34/97 with the Uncommon rarity.
Houndoom is classified as Uncommon.
The current aggregated market price is about $79.99, within a recent range of roughly $84.14 to $853. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 168 copies so far, with about 14.9% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 168 copies, of which 25 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 14.9%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
As an Uncommon card, Houndoom sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
The Dragon set was released on November 24, 2003.
Yes. Houndoom appears on 29 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.