Houndour – Team Rocket Returns (#60)

Houndour Pokémon card — Team Rocket Returns #60, Common
Common artwork from Team Rocket Returns.

Price Overview & Key Facts

Houndour (#60) is a Common card from EX - Team Rocket Returns released in 2004. It showcases artwork by Tomokazu Komiya and the Firebreathing attack (10+ damage), Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 10 more damage.. TCGplayer market price sits around $5.52, Cardmarket average sale is €4.47, Floor listings start near €0.50.

  • TCGplayer market price: $5.52
  • Cardmarket trend price: €4.18
  • Recent low listing: €0.50
Current Prices: €4.18 (CM) $5.52 (TCG)

Card Details

Set
Team Rocket Returns
Card Number
60
Rarity
✨ Common
Illustrator
🎨 Tomokazu Komiya
HP
50
Type
🔥 Fire
Weaknesses
Water ×2
Retreat Cost
1 (Colorless)
Evolves To
Houndoom

Abilities

  • Dark Lift
    If Houndour has any Darkness Energy attached to it, the Retreat Cost for Houndour is 0.

Attacks & Strategy

  • Firebreathing [Fire] — 10+
    Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 10 more damage.
⚔️ Evolution Strategy: Consider pairing with Houndoom for a complete evolution line in competitive decks.

💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential

Houndour from Team Rocket Returns (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2004, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Tomokazu Komiya.

Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.

Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.

⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability

This Houndour 60 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.

Key Attack: Houndour's Firebreathing deals 10+ damage for Fire energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 10 more damage.

Stats Overview: 50 HP • Fire Type • Weak to Water ×2

Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.

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�📦 Team Rocket Returns Set Context

This Houndour is part of the Team Rocket Returns expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2004.

Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Tomokazu Komiya, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.

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💎 Professional Grading Guide

Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Houndour card. Here's what you need to know:

🥇 PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator)

Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x

Best for: High-value cards, modern sets

🥈 BGS (Beckett Grading Services)

Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x

Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering

🥉 CGC (Certified Guaranty Company)

Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x

Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk

💡 Should You Grade This Card?

  • Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
  • Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
  • Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
  • Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service

Collector Notes

  • Common cards from Team Rocket Returns are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
  • The illustration by Tomokazu Komiya resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
  • Fire typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.

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📚 Card History & Trivia

Release Information: Houndour 60 was released in 2004 in the Team Rocket Returns expansion. This set is part of the EX series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.

Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Tomokazu Komiya. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →

Set Popularity: Team Rocket Returns is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.

Competitive History: Fire type Pokémon like Houndour have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Unlimited format.

🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building

Maximize the value and playability of your Houndour card with these essential products:

🎴 Card Protection
  • Penny sleeves: Basic protection
  • Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
  • Top loaders: Display & storage
📦 Storage Solutions
  • Binders with side-loading pages
  • Storage boxes (800-count)
  • ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
  • Premium display cases
⚔️ Deck Building
  • Pair with Fire energy cards
  • Energy acceleration trainers
  • Draw support & consistency cards

💡 Deck Building Tip: Houndour works best in Fire type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.

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