# Houndour #204/197

The Houndour (#204/197, SV03: Obsidian Flames, 2023) is a illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 3 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.8/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/houndour-sv03-obsidian-flames-204-197-illustration-rare

## Card details

- Set: SV03: Obsidian Flames
- Number: #204/197
- Year: 2023
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Illustration Rare
- Variant: Illustration Rare
- Printing: Holofoil
- Set released: Aug 11, 2023
- Set size: 238 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $11
- 4-month change: +98.1%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 3
- Average overall grade: 8.8 / 10
- Average corners: 9.0
- Average edges: 8.8
- Average surface: 9.0
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 67% | $10 |
| 8.5 | 33% | $11 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening(Back): 33% of scans
- Sharp: 33% of scans
- Whitening: 33% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Houndour carries a market value of $11. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $10, about 0.9× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Houndour worth?

The Houndour from SV03: Obsidian Flames has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Houndour cards get?

Across 3 community scans on ZeroPop, the Houndour averages a 8.8/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 9.0, edges 8.8, surface 9.0, centering 9.0.

### What are the most common defects on a Houndour?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Houndour cards are Whitening(Back) (33% of scans), Sharp (33% of scans), Whitening (33% of scans).

### Is the Houndour worth grading?

Whether the Houndour is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app