Houndstone 101 / 197 Pokemon Card from Obsidian Flames Set
Houndstone is a Stage 1 Psychic-type Pokémon with 140 HP. It is illustrated by artist Saya Tsuruta and is part of the Obsidian Flames set from the Scarlet &…
- Set: Obsidian Flames
- Number: 101/197
- Rarity: Uncommon
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About the Houndstone Pokémon Card
Houndstone is a Psychic-type Pokémon card with 140 HP from the Obsidian Flames set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 101/197 and is classified as Uncommon. The Obsidian Flames set was released on August 11, 2023.
The card includes the flavor text: “Houndstone spends most of its time sleeping in graveyards. Among all the dog Pokémon, this one is most loyal to its master.”.
Houndstone Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Houndstone
Card number: 101/197
Set: Obsidian Flames
Series: Scarlet & Violet
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Psychic
HP: 140
Artist: Saya Tsuruta
Release date: August 11, 2023
National Pokédex number: 972
Why Collect the Houndstone Pokémon Card?
Houndstone is most often collected as part of a complete Obsidian Flames 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 Houndstone Pokémon Card
Houndstone was illustrated by Saya Tsuruta.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Houndstone Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Houndstone is about $0.21. Recent listings range from roughly $0.10 (low) to
For context, the Obsidian Flames set has a median card value near $0.26 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 Obsidian Flames set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Houndstone Pokémon Card
Whether Houndstone 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 7 copies of this card, of which 2 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 28.6%. 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 Houndstone Pokémon Card?
As an Uncommon card, Houndstone sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 7 copies to date.
Other Printings of Houndstone
Houndstone appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Paldean Fates 168 (around