Houndstone 106198 Appraisal

Houndstone - 106/198 (Scarlet & Violet: Trick or Trade 2023 Holiday Edition)

This is a collectible Pokemon Trading Card Game card featuring Houndstone, a Psychic-type Stage 1 Pokemon. The card is a standard 2.5 x 3.5 inch trading card printed on high-quality cardstock. A key distinguishing feature is the 'Trick or Trade' Pikachu pumpkin stamp located on the bottom right corner of the artwork box, indicating it is from the 2023 Halloween promotional set. The card features a holofoil 'confetti' or rainbow pattern on the borders and artwork background, a telltale sign of special promotional foils. The artwork, illustrated by Kouki Saitou, depicts the ghost-dog Pokemon in a dark, forest-like setting. The card displays a purple color scheme consistent with its Psychic typing. Regarding condition, the card appears to be in 'Near Mint' to 'Lightly Played' state based on the image; there is visible corner wear on the top left and bottom right, and mild surface scuffing visible under the light on the holographic border. The bottom left corner shows the set symbol for 'Scarlet & Violet Base Set' (SV1EN) and the numbering 106/198. The print quality is consistent with modern Pokemon Company manufacturing. It was released in late 2023 as part of the Trick or Trade BOOster bundle series meant for seasonal distribution.