Houndoom

Houndoom

Selected Masterpiece • TG10/30
Artist NC Empire
Market Price $2.11
Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery Sword & Shield 2022
The Illustrator

NC Empire

NC Empire has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2017 to 2025, with work spanning Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet. The art leans dynamic and colorful, pairing action-forward framing with focused, character-led staging and high-contrast, vibrant palettes.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Houndoom card captures a moment where the Pokémon stands confidently beside its trainer, set against a backdrop of a fiery sunset. The intense colors of the sky mirror the fierce energy of Houndoom, whose fierce expression suggests a readiness for battle. This scene conveys a sense of partnership and determination, highlighting the bond between trainer and Pokémon. Together, they embody the spirit of the Single Strike, poised for action in their shared world.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 20, 2026.

Card Type Darkness
Era
Sword & Shield
Release
25/02/2022

Darkness Fang

50
Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost