Houndoom card

Houndoom

#229 · Generation 2 · Darkness / Fire

Houndoom (#229) is a Generation 2 Darkness/Fire-type Pokémon with 123 card variants in our catalog, first printed in 2001.

At least 12 Houndoom listings are in stock right now at local stores, from $0.07 — every card links to live prices at the stores TCGseek tracks.

Evolution line: Houndour → Houndoom

About Houndoom

Houndoom, the Dark Pokémon, is a fearsome dual-type (Dark/Fire) evolution of Houndour and stands as one of the most iconic Pokémon from Generation II. Known for its menacing appearance—tall, lean, with fiery red eyes, sharp fangs, and a long, flame-tipped tail—Houndoom is often associated with Team Rocket and other villainous factions in the Pokémon anime, enhancing its reputation as a symbol of cunning and power. Despite evolving from Houndour, it does not evolve further, making it a final form in its line. Fans appreciate Houndoom for its intense design, strategic role in battles, and its recurring presence in both the games and animated series, particularly in arcs involving Team Rocket's schemes. Its ability to absorb and manipulate dark energy, combined with its fiery attacks, makes it a fan-favorite for both competitive play and nostalgic appeal.

Houndoom's presence in the Pokémon Trading Card Game reflects its enduring popularity. With multiple printings across decades, including special variants like Houndoom ex, Houndoom V, and even alternate versions tied to storylines such as Team Rocket and Team Magma, the Pokémon has been consistently featured in major sets. Its dual Darkness and Fire energy requirements make it a versatile and powerful choice in decks, especially in formats that emphasize aggressive, high-impact strategies. The card's design often emphasizes its sinister aura, with dramatic artwork and dynamic effects that capture its menacing nature.

Houndoom in the card game

  • Houndoom has been printed in 123 distinct card printings across 77 different sets, with its earliest appearance in the 2002 Neo Discovery set.
  • The Pokémon appears in a variety of forms, including Houndoom ex, Houndoom V, Houndoom-EX, M Houndoom-EX, and special variants like Team Rocket's Houndoom and Team Magma's Houndoom.
  • Card versions include multiple rarities such as Rare Holo, Double Rare, Illustration Rare, Rare Secret, Promo, and Trainer Gallery Rare Holo, with the most recent set being Destined Rivals.
  • Houndoom cards have been printed with both Darkness and Fire energy types, reflecting its dual typing in the core games.
  • Notable card names include Houndoom Spirit Link, Houndoom E4, Houndoom G, Dark Houndoom, and Houndoom [Pokeball], showcasing its diverse appearances across different themes and storylines.

Cheapest live Houndoom cards

In-stock listings at the local stores TCGseek tracks, cheapest first — prices update as stores restock.

CardSetTypeStorePrice
HoundoomShrouded Fablesingle · NMInvasion Comics & Cards$0.07
HoundoomShrouded Fablesingle · NML.T.'s Hobbies & Games$0.10
Team Rocket's HoundoomDestined Rivalssingle · NMTrove of Collectibles$0.10
Team Rocket's HoundoomDestined Rivalssingle · NML.T.'s Hobbies & Games$0.10
HoundoomPrismatic Evolutionssingle · NML.T.'s Hobbies & Games$0.10
HoundoomScarlet & Violetsingle · NMThe Nerd Merchant$0.15
HoundoomPrismatic Evolutionssingle · NMDarkwater Games$0.15
HoundoomPrismatic Evolutionssingle · NMThe Nerd Merchant$0.15
HoundoomShrouded Fablesingle · NMThe Nerd Merchant$0.15
HoundoomObsidian Flamessingle · LPFinal Boss Games$0.15
HoundoomShrouded Fablesingle · NMThe Nerd Merchant$0.15
HoundoomScarlet & Violetsingle · NMThe Nerd Merchant$0.15

All Houndoom card variants

Destined Rivals (DRI, 2025)

#191Team Rocket's HoundoomIllustration Rare
#38Team Rocket's HoundoomUncommon

Prismatic Evolutions (PRE, 2025)

#63HoundoomCommon

Shrouded Fable (SFA, 2024)

#66HoundoomIllustration Rare
#8HoundoomCommon

Obsidian Flames (OBF, 2023)

#133HoundoomUncommon
#134Houndoom exDouble Rare

Scarlet & Violet (SVI, 2023)

#34HoundoomCommon

Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos (PR-SV, 2023)

#103Houndoom exPromo

Brilliant Stars (BRS, 2022)

#TG10HoundoomTrainer Gallery Rare Holo

Battle Styles (BST, 2021)

#179HoundoomRare Secret
#96HoundoomRare Holo

Darkness Ablaze (DAA, 2020)

#178Houndoom VRare Ultra
#21Houndoom VRare Holo V

SWSH Black Star Promos (PR-SW, 2019)

#SWSH090HoundoomPromo

Lost Thunder (LOT, 2018)

#46HoundoomRare

Crimson Invasion (CIN, 2017)

#59HoundoomRare

BREAKthrough (BKT, 2015)

#142Houndoom Spirit LinkUncommon
#153Houndoom-EXRare Ultra
#154M Houndoom-EXRare Ultra
#21Houndoom-EXRare Holo EX
#22M Houndoom-EXRare Holo EX

Plasma Blast (PLB, 2013)

#56HoundoomRare Holo

Dragons Exalted (DRX, 2012)

#75HoundoomRare

Call of Legends (CL, 2011)

#10HoundoomRare Holo

HS—Undaunted (UD, 2010)

#5HoundoomRare Holo
#82HoundoomRare Prime

Rising Rivals (RR, 2009)

#65Houndoom E4Common

Platinum (PL, 2009)

#50Houndoom GUncommon

Legends Awakened (LA, 2008)

#57HoundoomUncommon

Great Encounters (GE, 2008)

#18HoundoomRare

Unseen Forces (UF, 2005)

#7HoundoomRare Holo

Team Rocket Returns (TRR, 2004)

#37Dark HoundoomUncommon
#5Dark HoundoomRare Holo

Team Magma vs Team Aqua (MA, 2004)

#10Team Magma's HoundoomRare Holo
#34Team Magma's HoundoomUncommon

Dragon (DR, 2003)

#34HoundoomUncommon

Skyridge (SK, 2003)

#12HoundoomRare
#H11HoundoomRare Holo

Aquapolis (AQ, 2003)

#14HoundoomRare
#15HoundoomRare
#H11HoundoomRare Holo

Neo Destiny (N4, 2002)

#7Dark HoundoomRare Holo

Neo Revelation (N3, 2001)

#8HoundoomRare Holo

Neo Discovery (N2, 2001)

#23HoundoomRare
#4HoundoomRare Holo

2001 Topps Johto Champions (2001-TOPPS-JOHTO-CHAMPIONS)

#229Houndoom—

2001 Topps Johto Champions Sticker (2001-TOPPS-JOHTO-CHAMPIONS-STI)

#24Houndoom—

Chinese CSV5C (CHINESE-CSV5C)

#82Houndoom—

Chinese CSV8C (CHINESE-CSV8C)

#32Houndoom—

Chinese Gem Pack 3 (CHINESE-GEM-PACK-3)

#501Houndoom—
#502Houndoom [Pokeball]—
#503Houndoom [Stars]—
#504Houndoom [Rotary]—
#505Houndoom [Masterball]—
#506Houndoom [Stamped]—
#507Houndoom ex—

Chinese Gem Pack 5 (CHINESE-GEM-PACK-5)

#801Houndoom—
#802Houndoom—
#803Houndoom—
#804Houndoom—
#805Houndoom—
#806Houndoom—
#807Houndoom—

Chinese Start Deck 100 (CHINESE-START-DECK-100)

#262Houndoom—

Japanese Awakening Legends (JAPANESE-AWAKENING-LEGENDS)

#229Houndoom—

Japanese Black Deck Kit (JAPANESE-BLACK-DECK-KIT)

#6Dark Houndoom—

Japanese Crossing the Ruins (JAPANESE-CROSSING-THE-RUINS)

#229Houndoom—

Japanese Darkness, and to Light (JAPANESE-DARKNESS-AND-TO-LIGHT)

#229Dark Houndoom—

Japanese ex Starter Decks (JAPANESE-EX-STARTER-DECKS)

#72Houndoom ex—

Japanese Galactic's Conquest (JAPANESE-GALACTIC-S-CONQUEST)

#19Houndoom [1st Edition]—

Japanese Gengar Vmax High-Class (JAPANESE-GENGAR-VMAX-HIGH-CLAS)

#5Houndoom [Holo]—

Japanese Glory of Team Rocket (JAPANESE-GLORY-OF-TEAM-ROCKET)

#100Team Rocket's Houndoom—
#17Team Rocket's Houndoom—

Japanese Golden Sky, Silvery Ocean (JAPANESE-GOLDEN-SKY-SILVERY-OC)

#18Houndoom—

Japanese Hydreigon Half Deck (JAPANESE-HYDREIGON-HALF-DECK)

#6Houndoom—

Japanese Infinity Zone (JAPANESE-INFINITY-ZONE)

#101Houndoom V—
#9Houndoom V—

Japanese Magma Deck Kit (JAPANESE-MAGMA-DECK-KIT)

#4Houndoom—

Japanese Magma VS Aqua: Two Ambitions (JAPANESE-MAGMA-VS-AQUA-TWO-AMB)

#20Team Magma's Houndoom—

Japanese Megalo Cannon (JAPANESE-MEGALO-CANNON)

#47Houndoom—

Japanese Mysterious Mountains (JAPANESE-MYSTERIOUS-MOUNTAINS)

#69Houndoom—
#70Houndoom—

Japanese Night Wanderer (JAPANESE-NIGHT-WANDERER)

#66Houndoom—
#8Houndoom—

Japanese Red Flash (JAPANESE-RED-FLASH)

#10M Houndoom EX—
#56Houndoom Spirit Link—
#60Houndoom EX—
#61M Houndoom EX—
#9Houndoom EX—

Japanese Reviving Legends (JAPANESE-REVIVING-LEGENDS)

#43Houndoom—

Japanese Rocket Gang Strikes Back (JAPANESE-ROCKET-GANG-STRIKES-B)

#21Dark Houndoom—

Japanese Ruler of the Black Flame (JAPANESE-RULER-OF-THE-BLACK-FL)

#72Houndoom—

Japanese Single Strike Master (JAPANESE-SINGLE-STRIKE-MASTER)

#45Houndoom—
#89Houndoom—

Japanese Start Deck 100 (JAPANESE-START-DECK-100)

#262Houndoom—

Japanese Start Deck 100 Battle Collection (JAPANESE-START-DECK-100-BATTLE)

#100Team Rocket's Houndoom—
#450Houndoom—
#98Houndoom—

Japanese Starter Deck Generations (JAPANESE-STARTER-DECK-GENERATI)

#77Houndoom—

Japanese Super-Burst Impact (JAPANESE-SUPER-BURST-IMPACT)

#21Houndoom—

Japanese The Town on No Map (JAPANESE-THE-TOWN-ON-NO-MAP)

#19Houndoom—
#70Houndoom—
#71Houndoom—

Japanese Tyranitar Constructed Starter Deck (JAPANESE-TYRANITAR-CONSTRUCTED)

#8Houndoom—

Japanese Ultradimensional Beasts (JAPANESE-ULTRADIMENSIONAL-BEAS)

#29Houndoom—

Japanese Violet Ex (JAPANESE-VIOLET-EX)

#18Houndoom—

Japanese VMAX Climax (JAPANESE-VMAX-CLIMAX)

#103Houndoom—
#206Houndoom—

Japanese VS (JAPANESE-VS)

#92Karen's Houndoom—

Korean Glory Of Team Rocket (KOREAN-GLORY-OF-TEAM-ROCKET)

#100Team Rocket's Houndoom—
#17Team Rocket's Houndoom—

Korean Night Wanderer (KOREAN-NIGHT-WANDERER)

#66Houndoom—
#8Houndoom—

Korean Ruler of the Black Flame (KOREAN-RULER-OF-THE-BLACK-FLAM)

#72Houndoom—

Korean Start Deck 100 (KOREAN-START-DECK-100)

#262Houndoom—

Promo (PROMO)

#SWSH090Houndoom—

Team Magma & Team Aqua (TEAM-MAGMA-TEAM-AQUA)

#10Houndoom—
#34Houndoom—

Trick or Trade 2023 (TRICK-OR-TRADE-2023)

#34Houndoom [Holo]—

Trick or Trade 2024 (TRICK-OR-TRADE-2024)

#133Houndoom—

Undaunted (UNDAUNTED)

#5Houndoom—
#82Houndoom—

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