Hajime Kusajima
Hajime Kusajima is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2018, spanning E-Card and EX-era releases. The work favors vibrant, contrasting color with playful, energetic moods, using balanced, character-forward compositions that keep action clear and readable.
“The Houndoom card captures a moment of intensity, showcasing the Pokémon poised against a vivid backdrop of swirling colors. Its dark silhouette contrasts sharply with the fiery hues of the sky, suggesting a sense of foreboding and power. The atmosphere feels charged, as if Houndoom is ready to unleash its fiery abilities at any moment. This scene invites the viewer to ponder the wild, untamed nature of this Pokémon and its place in a world filled with both danger and allure.”
Editorial & Data
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Fireworks
Flip a coin. If tails, discard a Fire Energy card attached to Houndoom.
Dark Impact
The Defending Pokémon can't use any Poké-Powers until the end of your opponent's next turn.
