Dark Houndoom #229 (Pokemon Japanese Darkness, and to Light)
Dark Houndoom #229 from Pokemon Japanese Darkness, and to Light is worth about $54.99 raw (Near Mint) and $788 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $33–$47 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $54.99 | $33 – $47 |
| Lightly Played | $43.99 | $26 – $37 |
| Moderately Played | $32.99 | $20 – $28 |
| Heavily Played | $22.00 | $13 – $19 |
| Damaged | $13.75 | $8 – $12 |
Your card’s condition directly affects its trade-in value. Most cards from binders are Lightly Played or better. Estimates based on standard condition discounts.
Graded Prices
| Grade | Price | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $788 | $473 – $670 |
| PSA 9.5 | $150 | $90 – $127 |
| PSA 9 | $135 | $81 – $115 |
| PSA 8 | $80 | $48 – $68 |
| PSA 7 | $70 | $42 – $59 |
| BGS 10 | $1,025 | $615 – $871 |
| CGC 10 | $170 | $102 – $144 |
| SGC 10 | $473 | $284 – $402 |
Prices from PriceCharting & JustTCG · Updated Aug 24, 2026
How to Sell: Compare Your Options
| Route | Gross | Fees | Shipping | You Keep | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell to a Local Buyer | $33–$47 | $0 | $0 | $33–$47 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $54.99 | −$7.29 | −$5.00 | $42.70 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $52.24 | −$5.69 | −$4.00 | $42.55 | 2–3 wks |
Local buyers found on Trade Into Cash typically pay 60–85% of market value with no fees. eBay: 13.25% final value fee. TCGplayer: 10.89% seller fee. Shipping estimated for standard tracked.
Should You Grade This Card?
Grading costs ~$25 + ~$18 shipping. Japanese cards typically gem at higher rates due to tighter QC.
| Grade | Odds | Card Value | You Keep (Net) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 45% | $788 | $641 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $135 | $75 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $80 | $21 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $55 | $0 |
"You Keep" = card value minus grading ($25), shipping (~$18), and eBay fees (13.25%) if you sell the graded card online. Compared against selling raw to a local buyer at ~72.5% of market (midpoint of 60–85%).
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About Dark Houndoom #229
The Dark Houndoom #229 from Pokemon Japanese Darkness, and to Light is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $54.99. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $788. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.