Houndstone 43 / 91 Pokemon Card from Paldean Fates Set
Houndstone is a Stage 1 Psychic-type Pokémon with 140 HP. It is illustrated by artist Kouki Saitou and is part of the Paldean Fates set from the Scarlet &…
Set: Paldean Fates
Number: 43/91
Rarity: Rare
Set
About the Houndstone Pokémon Card
Houndstone is a Psychic-type Pokémon card with 140 HP from the Paldean Fates set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 43/91 and is classified as Rare. The Paldean Fates set was released on January 26, 2024.
The card includes the flavor text: “A lovingly mourned Pokémon was reborn as Houndstone. It doesn't like anyone touching the protuberance atop its head.”.
Houndstone Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Houndstone
Card number: 43/91
Set: Paldean Fates
Series: Scarlet & Violet
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Psychic
HP: 140
Artist: Kouki Saitou
Release date: January 26, 2024
National Pokédex number: 972
Why Collect the Houndstone Pokémon Card?
Houndstone is a solid addition to the Paldean Fates 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 Houndstone Pokémon Card
Houndstone was illustrated by Kouki Saitou.
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 $0.18. Recent listings range from roughly $0.01 (low) to $50.00 (high), with a mid-point near $0.19. 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 Paldean Fates set has a median card value near
.66 and an average near
2.14, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -33% over the last 7 days and -43% 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 Paldean Fates 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 6 copies of this card, of which 5 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 83.3%. 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 Houndstone Pokémon Card?
Rare cards like Houndstone are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 6 copies to date.
Other Printings of Houndstone
Houndstone appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Paldean Fates 168 (around
.66), Mega Evolution 145 (around .48) and Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos 42 (around $0.44).
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 Houndstone Pokémon Card
The Houndstone pokémon card is a Rare card from the Paldean Fates set (Scarlet & Violet series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Paldean Fates set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.18; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Houndstone card from?
Houndstone is from the Paldean Fates set (Scarlet & Violet series), numbered 43/91 with the Rare rarity.
What rarity is the Houndstone card?
Houndstone is classified as Rare.
How much is the Houndstone 43/91 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about $0.18, within a recent range of roughly $0.01 to $50.00. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Is the Houndstone 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 83.3% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Houndstone?
PSA has graded 6 copies, of which 5 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 83.3%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Houndstone card?
Rare cards like Houndstone are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
When was the Paldean Fates set released?
The Paldean Fates set was released on January 26, 2024.
Are there other printings of Houndstone?
Yes. Houndstone appears on 12 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.
