Houndoom ex RR PSA 10
Obsidian Flames · English Print · Card #134
Houndoom ex RR PSA 10 Gem Mint · sells at $390 USD · Obsidian Flames. Cert-verified slab, sourced from Japan, ships SF Express HK + DHL worldwide.
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PrimaryCard Background & Set Context
Obsidian Flames (SV3) launched in August 2023 as the third main expansion of the Scarlet & Violet block, themed around dark and fire-type Pokemon. The set's hero card was Charizard ex, with strong supporting players across the dark/fire archetype. Houndoom debuted in Pokemon Gold and Silver (1999) as a Generation II dark/fire dual-type, evolving from Houndour. The character has carried sustained TCG presence through Neo Discovery, EX Sandstorm, Plasma Storm, and now Obsidian Flames. SV3-134 represents Houndoom's flagship ex appearance in Scarlet & Violet, drawing from the character's signature Hellhound visual identity established across two and a half decades of Pokemon games.
Investment Analysis
Houndoom ex SV3-134 sources at ~US$347.84 (poke10, last 30d), placing it well above mainline Double Rare ex pricing for the Obsidian Flames set. The elevated price reflects two factors: Houndoom's dark/fire-type collector appeal — a niche but loyal demographic — combined with this card's gameplay relevance during the SV3 standard meta window where Houndoom ex saw competitive deck inclusion. The Double Rare designation places SV3-134 in the textured-art Pokemon ex tier. Investment posture: the bulk of price strength reflects current standard format demand from competitive players. As Scarlet & Violet rotates out into the next block, gameplay demand will compress, though collector pull from dark-type completists and Houndoom fans should provide a price floor. Raw-to-PSA-10 lift on SV3 Double Rare ex cards has historically tracked 1.5-2x. Position size should account for the elevated source price exposure to single-card market conditions.
Risks to Watch
Standard format rotation risk is the dominant variable: Houndoom ex SV3-134 is a current-meta competitive card, and rotation out of Scarlet & Violet standard will materially compress gameplay buyer demand. Holders should anticipate a 30-50% raw price re-rating around the rotation event, partially offset by collector demand persistence. Reprint risk is moderate — dark/fire ex slots may be filled by other characters in future sets. JPY/USD FX exposure remains relevant. Submission backlog risk on PSA Japan service tier could tie up capital beyond the rotation window.
Global Market Comparison
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Price History (90 days)
Card Background & Set Context
Obsidian Flames (SV3) launched in August 2023 as the third main expansion of the Scarlet & Violet block, themed around dark and fire-type Pokemon. The set's hero card was Charizard ex, with strong supporting players across the dark/fire archetype. Houndoom debuted in Pokemon Gold and Silver (1999) as a Generation II dark/fire dual-type, evolving from Houndour. The character has carried sustained TCG presence through Neo Discovery, EX Sandstorm, Plasma Storm, and now Obsidian Flames. SV3-134 represents Houndoom's flagship ex appearance in Scarlet & Violet, drawing from the character's signature Hellhound visual identity established across two and a half decades of Pokemon games.
Investment Analysis
Houndoom ex SV3-134 sources at ~US$347.84 (poke10, last 30d), placing it well above mainline Double Rare ex pricing for the Obsidian Flames set. The elevated price reflects two factors: Houndoom's dark/fire-type collector appeal — a niche but loyal demographic — combined with this card's gameplay relevance during the SV3 standard meta window where Houndoom ex saw competitive deck inclusion. The Double Rare designation places SV3-134 in the textured-art Pokemon ex tier. Investment posture: the bulk of price strength reflects current standard format demand from competitive players. As Scarlet & Violet rotates out into the next block, gameplay demand will compress, though collector pull from dark-type completists and Houndoom fans should provide a price floor. Raw-to-PSA-10 lift on SV3 Double Rare ex cards has historically tracked 1.5-2x. Position size should account for the elevated source price exposure to single-card market conditions.
Japanese vs English & Variants
SV3-134 is the Double Rare ex variant of Houndoom in Obsidian Flames. The set also features lower-rarity Houndoom printings (Common Houndour evolution line cards) at much lower numbering. Cross-set, Houndoom has appeared as Houndoom EX (XY-era), Houndoom GX, and earlier variants; SV3-134 is the most recent and competitively relevant. The Double Rare textured-art tier sits below Special Illustration Rare (SIR) and Hyper Rare alt-art variants in the Pokemon ex hierarchy; SV3-134 has no SIR counterpart in Obsidian Flames. Japanese centring is generally tight on SV3 Double Rares, supporting clean PSA 10 yield.
Authentication & Cert Verification
Authenticate SV3-134 by inspecting the Double Rare textured surface — legitimate Pokemon ex cards show foil texturing across the holographic art. Check the Pokemon ex symbol upper-right and verify the Obsidian Flames set symbol. The Houndoom artwork should show signature Hellhound horns and skull markings cleanly. Front-face scratches from texture handling are the primary pre-grading defect. Centring on JP SV3 cards is consistently clean.
Risks to Watch
Standard format rotation risk is the dominant variable: Houndoom ex SV3-134 is a current-meta competitive card, and rotation out of Scarlet & Violet standard will materially compress gameplay buyer demand. Holders should anticipate a 30-50% raw price re-rating around the rotation event, partially offset by collector demand persistence. Reprint risk is moderate — dark/fire ex slots may be filled by other characters in future sets. JPY/USD FX exposure remains relevant. Submission backlog risk on PSA Japan service tier could tie up capital beyond the rotation window.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much is Houndoom ex SV3-134 worth?
Raw Japanese copies source around US$348 (poke10, last 30d), reflecting current-meta competitive demand alongside collector pull.
Is Houndoom ex playable in current standard?
Yes — SV3-134 sees competitive deck inclusion in dark-type strategies as of late SV-block meta. Rotation will compress this demand.
What is Double Rare?
Double Rare is the textured-art Pokemon ex rarity tier in Scarlet & Violet, sitting above standard rares but below SIR and Hyper Rare alt-arts.
Should I grade my Houndoom ex?
Raw-to-PSA-10 lift on SV3 Double Rares has tracked 1.5-2x. With ungraded cost at ~US$348, grading economics are favourable on clean copies.
Does Houndoom ex have an alt art version?
Within Obsidian Flames SV3, there is no Special Illustration Rare alt-art Houndoom counterpart — SV3-134 is the chase ex printing for the character in this set.
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Data Sources & References
- PSA grade & population: psacard.com/pop — authoritative PSA population report
- Japan market reference: snkrdunk.com
- US market reference: pricecharting.com
- Card image & metadata: Pokemon TCG API
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