Houndoom – Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery (#TG10)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Houndoom (#TG10) is a Trainer Gallery Rare Holo card from Sword & Shield - Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery released in 2022. It showcases artwork by NC Empire and the Darkness Fang attack (50 damage). TCGplayer market price sits around $1.63, Cardmarket average sale is €1.65, Floor listings start near €0.95.
- TCGplayer market price: $1.63
- Cardmarket trend price: €1.75
- Recent low listing: €0.95
Card Details
- Set
- Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery
- Card Number
- TG10
- Rarity
- ✨ Trainer Gallery Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 NC Empire
- HP
- 130
- Type
- 🌙 Darkness
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation E ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Grass ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Single Strike Roar
Once during your turn, you may search your deck for a Single Strike Energy card and attach it to 1 of your Single Strike Pokémon. Then, shuffle your deck. If you attached Energy to a Pokémon in this way, put 2 damage counters on that Pokémon.
Attacks & Strategy
- Darkness Fang [Darkness, Colorless] — 50
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Houndoom from Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery (Trainer Gallery Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2022, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator NC Empire.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Houndoom TG10 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark E, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Houndoom's Darkness Fang deals 50 damage for Darkness + Colorless energy.
Stats Overview: 130 HP • Darkness Type • Weak to Grass ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Houndoom Cards
Looking for other Houndoom cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery #TG10 ← Current | 130 | 1 attack | Trainer Gallery Rare Holo | $1.63 |
�📦 Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery Set Context
This Houndoom is part of the Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2022.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by NC Empire, 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.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Houndoom card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
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
- Trainer Gallery Rare Holo cards from Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by NC Empire resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Darkness typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Houndoom TG10 was released in 2022 in the Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by NC Empire. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Darkness type Pokémon like Houndoom have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Houndoom card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Darkness energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Houndoom works best in Darkness type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.