Houndour 69 / 106 Pokemon Card from Great Encounters Set
Houndour is a Basic Fire-type Pokémon with 50 HP. It is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and is part of the Great Encounters set from the Diamond & Pearl series,…
- Set: Great Encounters
- Number: 69/106
- Rarity: Common
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About the Houndour Pokémon Card
Houndour is a Fire-type Pokémon card with 50 HP from the Great Encounters set, part of the Diamond & Pearl series. It carries the collector number 69/106 and is classified as Common. The Great Encounters set was released on February 1, 2008.
The card includes the flavor text: “It conveys its feelings using different cries. It works in a pack to cleverly take down prey.”.
Houndour Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Houndour
Card number: 69/106
Set: Great Encounters
Series: Diamond & Pearl
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Fire
HP: 50
Artist: Ken Sugimori
Release date: February 1, 2008
National Pokédex number: 228
Why Collect the Houndour Pokémon Card?
Houndour is most often collected as part of a complete Great Encounters 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.
Artwork and Illustration of the Houndour Pokémon Card
Houndour was illustrated by Ken Sugimori.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Houndour Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Houndour is about $5.37. Recent listings range from roughly
For context, the Great Encounters set has a median card value near $5.10 and an average near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Great Encounters set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Houndour Pokémon Card
Whether Houndour 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 6 copies of this card, of which 0 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 0.0%. 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 Houndour Pokémon Card?
As a Common card, Houndour was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 6 copies to date.
Other Printings of Houndour
Houndour appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Neo Discovery 5 (around
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 Houndour Pokémon Card
The Houndour pokémon card is a Common card from the Great Encounters set (Diamond & Pearl series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Great Encounters set. Its current aggregated market price is about $5.37; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Houndour card from?
Houndour is from the Great Encounters set (Diamond & Pearl series), numbered 69/106 with the Common rarity.
What rarity is the Houndour card?
Houndour is classified as Common.
How much is the Houndour 69/106 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about $5.37, within a recent range of roughly
Is the Houndour card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 6 copies so far, with about 0.0% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Houndour?
PSA has graded 6 copies, of which 0 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 0.0%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Houndour card?
As a Common card, Houndour was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
When was the Great Encounters set released?
The Great Encounters set was released on February 1, 2008.
Are there other printings of Houndour?
Yes. Houndour appears on 30 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.