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Houndoom Skyridge 2003
Card · Skyridge · 2003

Houndoom

$41.72 Latest known market value January 16, 2026
Rare Darkness
Curatorial Commentary

The Houndoom card captures a moment of this dark Pokémon poised in a haunting landscape, its sleek form accentuated by the shadows around it. The illustration evokes a sense of mystery, as Houndoom's intense gaze seems to survey its surroundings, ready to spring into action. The color palette enhances the foreboding atmosphere, suggesting that danger is never far away. This scene invites the viewer to ponder the untamed nature of Houndoom's world.

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Catalogue plate № 12/144
Identity
PokémonHoundoom
TypeDarkness
RarityRare
StageStage 1
Authorship
IllustratorKimiya Masago
Year2003
Plate №12/144
Composition
StyleIllustrationTraditional
MoodDarkIntense
CompositionDynamicFocused
PaletteContrastingVibrant
Game mechanics
HP 70
Stage Stage 1 · evolves from Houndour
Weakness Fighting ×2
Resistance Psychic -30
Retreat
Ambush 10+

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 20 more damage.

Lonely Fang 30+

This attack does 30 damage plus 20 damage times the number of your opponent's Benched Pokémon minus the number of your Benched Pokémon. (For example, if your opponent has 3 Benched Pokémon and you have 1, this attack will do 30 damage plus 40 more damage.)