Houndstone – Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos (#162)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Houndstone (#162) is a Promo card from Scarlet & Violet - Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos released in 2023. It features the Horrifying Fang attack (100+ damage), Flip a coin until you get tails. This attack does 20 more damage for each heads.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.53, Cardmarket average sale is €0.62, Floor listings start near €0.15.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.53
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.64
- Recent low listing: €0.15
Card Details
- Set
- Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos
- Card Number
- 162
- Rarity
- ✨ Promo
- HP
- 260
- Type
- 🔮 Psychic
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation H ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Darkness ×2
- Resistances
- Fighting -30
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Horrifying Fang
[Psychic, Colorless, Colorless]
— 100+
Flip a coin until you get tails. This attack does 20 more damage for each heads.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (33.3 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Houndstone from Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos (Promo) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2023, 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 Houndstone 162 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark H, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Houndstone's Horrifying Fang deals 100+ damage for Psychic + Colorless + Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin until you get tails. This attack does 20 more damage for each heads.
Stats Overview: 260 HP • Psychic Type • Weak to Darkness ×2 • Resistant to Fighting -30
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos #162 ← Current | 260 | 1 attack | Promo | $0.53 |
�📦 Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos Set Context
This Houndstone is part of the Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos expansion , released as part of the Scarlet & Violet series in 2023.
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💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Houndstone 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
- Promo cards from Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- Psychic typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Houndstone 162 was released in 2023 in the Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos expansion. This set is part of the Scarlet & Violet series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Set Popularity: Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos is a modern release that benefits from high print quality and readily available supply, making it accessible for collectors.
Competitive History: Psychic type Pokémon like Houndstone with high HP make excellent tank options in competitive play, often serving as cornerstone Pokémon in control decks. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Houndstone 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 Psychic energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Houndstone works best in Psychic type decks. With high HP, consider including healing and damage reduction cards to maximize survivability. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.