Houndoom 133/197
Set: Obsidian Flames
Released: Aug 11, 2023
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About Houndoom
If you are burned by the flames it shoots from its mouth, the pain will never go away.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #229
- Card Number 133/197
- Card RarityUncommon
- IllustratorHaru Akasaka
- Release Date11/08/2023
- Regulation MarkG
- SeriesScarlet & Violet
- Expansion Obsidian Flames
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatLegal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusIn Print
- RegionJohto
- Generation Generation 2
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Darkness - Health Points130 HP
- Weakness
Grass ×2 - Retreat Cost

Colorless ×2
Attacks
- Daring Strike50+


If your opponent's Active Pokémon is an Evolution Pokémon, this attack does 70 more damage.
- Shadow Slash130



Discard an Energy from this Pokémon.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Houndoom standing alert against a fiery, swirling sunset sky, its fierce gaze piercing through the vibrant, burning clouds that stretch over dark mountainous silhouettes, embodying both menace and power.
Playability Overview
Houndoom offers strategic value by punishing opponents using Evolution Pokémon with its boosted attack, but its energy discard drawback requires careful resource management to maintain pressure.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Dark DescentHoundoom's fierce stance and the shadowy background really emphasize its dark nature, making it perfect for a "Creepy Creatures" page. Its fiery theme also contrasts nicely with other dark types, so pair it with cards that have a more ominous vibe, like Spiritomb or Gengar.Additional Binder Suggestions: Cave / Fierce / Dark Palette / Evolution Hunt / Spooky Shadows

































