Sumiyoshi Kizuki
Sumiyoshi Kizuki has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 1999 to 2023, spanning sets such as Team Rocket, Skyridge, and Legends Awakened. The work favors cartoonish, playful staging with clear, balanced compositions and vibrant-to-pastel color.
“The card depicts Houndour in a rugged landscape, its dark fur contrasting with the vibrant greens and browns of the environment. It stands alert, embodying a sense of readiness and instinct, as if it is surveying its surroundings for any signs of movement. The illustration captures a moment of quiet tension, where the Pokémon's keen senses are attuned to the world around it. This small snapshot invites the viewer into Houndour's life, highlighting its role as both a guardian and a hunter.”
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Roar
Your opponent switches the Defending Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon.
