Houndoom – Shrouded Fable (#8)

Price Overview & Key Facts
Houndoom (#8) is a Common card from Scarlet & Violet - Shrouded Fable released in 2024. It features the Bite attack (50 damage). TCGplayer market price sits around $0.08, Cardmarket average sale is €0.03, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.08
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.03
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Shrouded Fable
- Card Number
- 8
- Rarity
- ✨ Common
- HP
- 120
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation H ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
- Bite [Colorless, Colorless] — 50
-
Snarl
[Fire, Colorless, Colorless]
— 100
During your opponent's next turn, attacks used by the Defending Pokémon do 100 less damage (before applying Weakness and Resistance).
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (33.3 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Houndoom from Shrouded Fable (Common) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2024, this card showcases quality artwork.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: As a modern release, this card offers accessible entry points for new collectors while maintaining good liquidity.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Houndoom 8 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark H, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Houndoom's Bite deals 50 damage for Colorless + Colorless energy.
Stats Overview: 120 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.
� 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Shrouded Fable #8 ← Current | 120 | 2 attacks | Common | $0.08 |
�📦 Shrouded Fable Set Context
This Houndoom is part of the Shrouded Fable expansion , released as part of the Scarlet & Violet series in 2024.
💎 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
- Common cards from Shrouded Fable are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- Fire typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Houndoom 8 was released in 2024 in the Shrouded Fable expansion. This set is part of the Scarlet & Violet series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Set Popularity: Shrouded Fable is a modern release that benefits from high print quality and readily available supply, making it accessible for collectors.
Competitive History: Fire type Pokémon like Houndoom with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. 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 Fire energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Houndoom works best in Fire 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.