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Houndoom Card Details

Houndoom

Basic Information

  • Name: Houndoom (ヘルガー, Herugaa)
  • Card Type: Stage 1 Pokémon (Evolves from Houndour)
  • Type: Dark (⚫)
  • HP: 120
  • Card Number: 077/175
  • Rarity: Uncommon
  • Illustrator: kawayoo

Card Statistics

  • Pokédex Entry: No. 0229 Dark Pokémon
  • Height: 1.4m
  • Weight: 35.0kg
  • Weakness: Fighting (🥊) ×2
  • Resistance: None
  • Retreat Cost: ⚪ (1 Energy)

Attack Details

1. げきをとばす (Energy Throw)

  • Cost: ⚫ (1 Dark Energy)
  • Effect: Search your deck for up to 2 Basic Energy cards and attach them to your Pokémon in any way you like. Then, shuffle your deck.

2. しっこくのキバ (Dark Fang)

  • Cost: ⚫⚪⚪ (1 Dark Energy + 2 Colorless Energy)
  • Damage: 100
  • Effect: None

Card Art Description

The artwork depicts Houndoom in a menacing pose, its sleek dark body highlighted with metallic accents. The Pokémon is shown in a dynamic hunting stance against a mysterious turquoise background, emphasizing its predatory nature. The illustration captures the Pokémon's fierce appearance with its curved horns and sharp claws.

Card Text

The flavor text at the bottom reads: "未来味な 進化を 遂げた ポケモンは 謎と 共に 自分の 集に 戻る。" (The Pokémon that achieved a futuristic evolution returns to its pack with mysteries.)

Strategy Guide

For Beginners

  • Use Energy Throw to quickly power up your Pokémon
  • Great first-turn Pokémon to set up energy acceleration
  • Simple but effective 100 damage attack for consistent damage
  • Consider evolving from Houndour early in the game

For Intermediate Players

  • Combine with other Dark-type Pokémon for synergy
  • Use Energy Throw strategically to power up benched Pokémon
  • Plan your energy attachments carefully
  • Can function as both a setup and attack Pokémon

For Advanced Players

  • Use as an energy acceleration engine in Dark-type decks
  • Can help recover from energy removal strategies
  • Consider using with cards that benefit from having multiple energy attached
  • Useful tech card for decks needing energy acceleration

Competitive Tips

  1. Use Energy Throw on your first turn when possible
  2. Power up powerful Dark-type attackers on your bench
  3. Consider running multiple copies for consistency
  4. Use as a secondary attacker when needed
  5. Can help recover from energy disruption strategies

Collection Notes

  • Part of the Scarlet & Violet series
  • Features a classic Dark-type Pokémon with modern card design
  • Artwork emphasizes the mysterious and powerful nature of Houndoom
  • Useful addition to any Dark-type focused collection