| Set | Battle Styles |
| Card number | 179 |
| Rarity | Rare Secret |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 130 |
| Artist | PLANETA Mochizuki |
| Released | Mar 2021 |
Houndoom #179 Value (Battle Styles)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Houndoom ranks among the higher-value Rare Secret Pokémon from the 2021 Battle Styles expansion, featuring artwork by PLANETA Mochizuki. This card benefits from rarity and character popularity within the Sword & Shield series.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $24.10 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €18.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €27.51 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €23.18 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 178 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $78.15 |
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Houndoom #179: rarity, grading and trend
Houndoom #179 is a Rare Secret Pokémon card from Battle Styles, the Sword & Shield era (2021). It ranks as number 6 by price out of 183 cards in the set, so it is one of the cards collectors chase when opening packs. A PSA 10 adds about $54.05 over raw (3.2x), so grading only pays off for copies that look flawless. Over the last 30 days the price rose +4.6%, from $23.03 to $24.10. The illustration is by PLANETA Mochizuki.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 10 | $54.32 | 5 |
| ACE | 9 | $24.99 | 1 |
| BGS | 10 | $888.95 | 3 |
| CGC | 10 | $107.03 | 5 |
| CGC | 9 | $26.66 | 3 |
| PSA | 10 | $78.15 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $26.67 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $14.50 | 3 |
| PSA | 7 | $14.99 | 1 |
| SGC | 10 | $30.47 | 3 |
| TAG | 10 | $100.01 | 2 |
| TAG | 9 | $28.80 | 2 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Houndoom price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €18.00 | $23.75 |
| Oct 2026 | €17.74 | $23.07 |
| Sep 2026 | €17.70 | $23.37 |
| Aug 2026 | €17.71 | $22.91 |
| Jul 2026 | €18.72 | $20.50 |
| Jun 2026 | €17.99 | $18.82 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Houndoom #179 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $24.10, a PSA 10 sells for around $78.15 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €18.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Houndoom #179 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Houndoom #179 sells for about $78.15 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $24.10 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Houndoom #179 rare?
Houndoom #179 is printed at Rare Secret rarity and ranks number 6 by price among the 183 cards in Battle Styles. That puts it among the set’s chase cards.
Is Houndoom #179 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it rose +4.6% to about $24.10. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Houndoom #179 worth grading?
Only for a copy that looks perfect. A PSA 10 adds about $54.05 over raw (3.2x), and a PSA 9 or lower can end up worth less than the raw card plus fees.
How do I check which printing of Houndoom I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (179) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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