Houndoom 5 / 90 Pokemon Card from HS—Undaunted Set
Houndoom is a Stage 1 Pokémon of the Darkness type with 90 HP. It is illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno and is part of the HS—Undaunted set from the HeartGold &…
Set: HS—Undaunted
Number: 5/90
Rarity: Rare Holo
Set
About the Houndoom Pokémon Card
Houndoom is a Darkness-type Pokémon card with 90 HP from the HS—Undaunted set, part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series. It carries the collector number 5/90 and is classified as Rare Holo. The HS—Undaunted set was released on August 18, 2010.
The card includes the flavor text: “Upon hearing its eerie howls, other Pokémon get the shivers and head straight back to their nests.”.
Houndoom Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Houndoom
Card number: 5/90
Set: HS—Undaunted
Series: HeartGold & SoulSilver
Rarity: Rare Holo
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Darkness
HP: 90
Artist: Kagemaru Himeno
Release date: August 18, 2010
National Pokédex number: 229
Why Collect the Houndoom Pokémon Card?
Houndoom is a solid addition to the HS—Undaunted set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
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 Kagemaru Himeno.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Houndoom Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Houndoom is about
6.55. Recent listings range from roughly 4.95 (low) to $360 (high), with a mid-point near $31.63. 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 HS—Undaunted set has a median card value near $8.76 and an average near $38.79, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -26% over the last 7 days and -24% 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 HS—Undaunted 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.
How Rare Is the Houndoom Pokémon Card?
Rare Holo cards like Houndoom are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
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 Holo card from the HS—Undaunted set (HeartGold & SoulSilver series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the HS—Undaunted set. Its current aggregated market price is about 6.55; 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 HS—Undaunted set (HeartGold & SoulSilver series), numbered 5/90 with the Rare Holo rarity.
What rarity is the Houndoom card?
Houndoom is classified as Rare Holo.
How much is the Houndoom 5/90 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about
6.55, within a recent range of roughly 4.95 to $360. 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. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
How rare is the Houndoom card?
Rare Holo cards like Houndoom are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
When was the HS—Undaunted set released?
The HS—Undaunted set was released on August 18, 2010.
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.
