Ken Sugimori
Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.
“The Houndoom card captures a moment of intensity as the Dark Pokémon stands poised, its sleek black fur contrasting against a fiery background. With a confident stance and a watchful gaze, Houndoom embodies both mystery and power, hinting at its fierce nature. The illustration by Ken Sugimori conveys a sense of foreboding, as if Houndoom is ready to unleash its fiery abilities at a moment's notice. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the dark allure of this Pokémon in its element.”
Editorial & Data
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Dark Fang
Choose 1 card from your opponent's hand without looking and discard it.
Black Fire
You may discard a Fire or Darkness Energy attached to Houndoom. If you discard a Fire Energy, the Defending Pokémon is now Burned. If you discard a Darkness Energy, this attack does 40 damage plus 30 more damage.
