2023 Pokemon Obsidian Flames Trick or Trade Houndoom #133/197
Houndoom (Pokémon) · The Pokémon Company (Nintendo/Creatures/GAME FREAK) · Halloween Promo / Trick or Trade Holofoil Parallel
Player
Houndoom (Pokémon)
Set
Obsidian Flames (Trick or Trade Halloween Bundle 2023 Edition)
Year
2023
Card #
133/197
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 9 (Mint). Centering appears slightly bottom-heavy. Corners and edges look sharp based on front view. Surface seems clean without major scratches.
Category
Halloween Promo / Trick or Trade Holofoil Parallel
Manufacturer
The Pokémon Company (Nintendo/Creatures/GAME FREAK)
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. This is a common promotional card from a mass-produced seasonal bundle, primarily collected by set completionists or Halloween enthusiasts.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $8-12, PSA 9: $15-20, PSA 10: $35-45 (Note: Grading costs exceed card value)
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales on TCGPlayer and eBay range from $0.15 to $1.15. Complete sets of all 30 Trick or Trade cards typically sell for $10-15.
Description
2023 Pokemon TCG Obsidian Flames Houndoom featuring the exclusive 'Pikachu Pumpkin' Jack-O-Lantern stamp on the art border. This is a Holofoil card released specifically for the Trick or Trade Halloween BOOster bundles. The card features artwork by Haru Akasaka and includes the moves Daring Strike and Shadow Slash.
Key Features
Exclusive Pikachu Pumpkin stamp specifically for the 2023 Halloween event; dark-type aesthetics fitting for the holiday theme; galaxy/cosmos holofoil pattern.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct 2023 copyright font; official Pikachu Pumpkin stamp placement and color saturation; standard Pokemon card stock thickness. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Slight vertical centering bias toward the bottom edge. High print volume for this set means only a perfect PSA 10 carries significant interest over a raw copy.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (low-cost shipping via eBay Standard Envelope), TCGPlayer, or local card shop bulk bins. Better sold as part of a complete 30-card Trick or Trade set.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card individually as the $15-25 grading fee is significantly higher than the card's market value. Best sold in 'lots' with other Halloween cards. Use a penny sleeve and top loader, shipping in a plain white envelope (PWE) to keep costs low.