Houndoom V Darkness Ablaze #178
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Houndoom V is a Rare Ultra Pokémon card from Darkness Ablaze (#178), illustrated by Ayaka Yoshida. It's a Basic V Fire-type Pokémon with 210 HP, weak to Water ×2. Its current blended market value is $6.44 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $62 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 10× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 7 July 2026.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10pop 866 | $62$59–$80 | |
| PSA 9.5 | $35$35–$35 | |
| PSA 9pop 375 | $29$10–$36 | |
| PSA 8pop 70 | $11$11–$11 | |
| PSA 7pop 12 | $10$10–$11 |
Price history · Raw
Recent sold prices
No recent sold listings tracked.
Population across graders
Only 65% of 1,335 PSA-graded Houndoom V copies are a gem-mint 10 (866 of 1,335) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (7 grades)
Should you grade it?
Only 64.9% of copies gem (PSA 10 best case −$15); most land at PSA 9 or below.
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $62.40 | $70.61 | −$15 | 9.7× |
| PSA 9.5 | $34.91 | $70.34 | −$42 | 5.4× |
| PSA 9 | $28.89 | $70.28 | −$48 | 4.5× |
| PSA 8 | $10.51 | $70.1 | −$66 | 1.6× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 1,335 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 64.9% | $62.00 |
| PSA 9 | 28.1% | $29.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 7% | $6.00 |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Where to buy
Market dataCross-market spread, EU price, momentum & community buzz
Cross-market prices
26% spreadCurrently 26% cheaper on Cardmarket than TCGplayer. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
🇪🇺 Cardmarket price · Europe
20% cheaper than the US🔥 Trending in the community
#128 on the radarHoundoom is one of the most-talked-about Pokémon right now across the Pokémon investing & TCG subreddits. See the hype radar →
What people are saying: “Any chance on psa 10 on this houndoom?” · 2500↑
Card text
V rule: When your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
About the Pokémon
If you are burned by the flames it shoots from its mouth, the pain will never go away.
Card details
Other Houndoom V cards
There are 2 different Houndoom V printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Darkness Ablaze #178 (Rare Ultra).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Houndoom V (Darkness Ablaze #178) worth?
As of 7 July 2026, Houndoom V from Darkness Ablaze is worth approximately $6.44 ungraded (near-mint), and around $62 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Houndoom V?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Houndoom V from Darkness Ablaze is worth around $62 — roughly 10× the raw ungraded value of $6.44.
Should I grade my Houndoom V?
A PSA 10 sells for about $62 versus $6.44 raw — roughly a 10× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Houndoom V rare?
Houndoom V is a Rare Ultra card from Darkness Ablaze (card #178), illustrated by Ayaka Yoshida. Its current blended market value is $6.44 ungraded.
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