Houndoom – Plasma Blast (#56)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Houndoom (#56) is a Rare Holo card from Black & White - Plasma Blast released in 2013. It showcases artwork by Shin Nagasawa and the Dark Clamp attack (30 damage), The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.. TCGplayer market price sits around $2.89, Cardmarket average sale is €2.00, Floor listings start near €0.35.
- TCGplayer market price: $2.89
- Cardmarket trend price: €3.03
- Recent low listing: €0.35
Card Details
- Set
- Plasma Blast
- Card Number
- 56
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Shin Nagasawa
- HP
- 100
- Type
- 🌙 Darkness
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Resistances
- Psychic -20
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Dark Clamp
[Darkness, Colorless]
— 30
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn. -
Blazing Claws
[Darkness, Colorless, Colorless]
— 60+
If the Defending Pokémon is a Team Plasma Pokémon, this attack does 60 more damage, and the Defending Pokémon is now Burned.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Houndoom from Plasma Blast (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2013, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Shin Nagasawa.
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 Houndoom 56 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Houndoom's Dark Clamp deals 30 damage for Darkness + Colorless energy. Special effect: The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
Stats Overview: 100 HP • Darkness Type • Weak to Fighting ×2 • Resistant to Psychic -20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma Blast #56 ← Current | 100 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | $2.89 |
�📦 Plasma Blast Set Context
This Houndoom is part of the Plasma Blast expansion , released as part of the Black & White series in 2013.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Shin Nagasawa, 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
- Rare Holo cards from Plasma Blast are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Shin Nagasawa 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 56 was released in 2013 in the Plasma Blast expansion. This set is part of the Black & White series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Shin Nagasawa. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Plasma Blast is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Darkness type Pokémon like Houndoom with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in 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.