Houndoom Holo Rare #56

Houndoom is a Stage 1 card from the Plasma Blast set (card #56). It carries a rarity of Rare Holo, placing it in the standard tier of desirability within this expansion. As a Darkness-type Pokémon, Houndoom brings distinct strategic advantages to TCG gameplay.

Darkness-type Pokémon disrupt the opponent's hand and board state. A favourite in mill and control decks.

Houndoom is a Stage 1 Pokémon, evolved from a Basic form. Stage 1 Pokémon offer a significant power spike over their Basic counterparts and are crucial mid-game attackers.

With 100 HP, Houndoom has solid mid-tier health, offering a balance between offence and survivability.

With a market value of $5.97, Houndoom represents an accessible mid-range card from the Plasma Blast set. Cards in this price range are excellent candidates for grading — if you can pull a pristine copy and submit it for PSA or CGC grading, the premium on a gem mint copy could deliver solid returns.

From an investment perspective, Houndoom benefits from being a Rare Holo card in the Plasma Blast expansion. Cards from popular sets with iconic Pokémon tend to appreciate 15-30% annually once the set goes out of print. Monitor price trends and consider grading valuable copies for maximum resale value.