Houndoom #229 (Pokemon Japanese Awakening Legends)
Houndoom #229 from Pokemon Japanese Awakening Legends is worth about $120.10 raw (Near Mint) and $1,735 in PSA 10 as of Aug 24, 2026. Trade-in offers typically run $72–$102 raw.
Raw Trade-In Value by Condition
| Condition | Market | Cash Offer Range |
|---|---|---|
| Near Mint | $120.10 | $72 – $102 |
| Lightly Played | $96.08 | $58 – $82 |
| Moderately Played | $72.06 | $43 – $61 |
| Heavily Played | $48.04 | $29 – $41 |
| Damaged | $30.02 | $18 – $26 |
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 | $1,735 | $1,041 – $1,475 |
| PSA 9.5 | $417 | $250 – $354 |
| PSA 9 | $379 | $227 – $322 |
| PSA 8 | $248 | $149 – $210 |
| PSA 7 | $150 | $90 – $128 |
| BGS 10 | $2,256 | $1,354 – $1,918 |
| CGC 10 | $375 | $225 – $319 |
| SGC 10 | $1,041 | $625 – $885 |
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 | $72–$102 | $0 | $0 | $72–$102 | Same day |
| Sell on eBay | $120.10 | −$15.91 | −$0.00 | $104.19 | 2–4 wks |
| Sell on TCGplayer | $114.09 | −$12.42 | −$0.00 | $101.67 | 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% | $1,735 | $1,462 |
| PSA 9 | 30% | $379 | $286 |
| PSA 8 | 15% | $248 | $172 |
| Below 8 | 10% | $120 | $61 |
"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 Houndoom #229
The Houndoom #229 from Pokemon Japanese Awakening Legends is a Pokemon trading card. Raw copies in Near Mint condition currently trade around $120.10. Professionally graded copies see significant increases — a PSA 10 commands $1,735. Local buyers on Trade Into Cash offer same-day cash at 60–85% of market value.