Houndoom 23/75
Set: Neo Discovery
Released: Jun 1, 2001
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About Houndoom
Upon hearing its eerie howls, other Pokémon get the shivers and head straight back to their nests.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #229
- Card Number 23/75
- Card RarityRare
- IllustratorShin-ichi Yoshida
- Release Date01/06/2001
- SeriesNeo
- Expansion Neo Discovery
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionJohto
- Generation Generation 2
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Darkness - Health Points70 HP
- Resistance
Psychic -30 - Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Attacks
- Crunch30



Until the end of your next turn, if an attack damages the Defending Pokémon (after applying Weakness and Resistance), that attack does 20 more damage to the Defending Pokémon.
- Flamethrower50



Discard 1 Fire Energy card attached to Houndoom or this attack does nothing.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Houndoom standing menacingly on a purple, shadowed surface, its sharp teeth bared and tail curled with spikes, against a dark, eerie background that accentuates its fearsome presence and glowing eyes.
Playability Overview
Houndoom offers solid mid-game pressure with consistent damage and a strategic boost through Crunch, but its reliance on discarding Fire Energy for Flamethrower can limit sustained offense.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Dark ShadowsPlace Houndoom in the center of a dark-themed page. Its fierce design and dark color scheme make it a great focal point. Surround it with other Dark-type Pokémon or spooky-themed cards to enhance the overall vibe and create an intense atmosphere.Additional Binder Suggestions: Dark Type / Intense / Dark Purple / Night Creatures / Eerie Presence
































