Houndoom

Houndoom

Selected Masterpiece • 10/95
Market Price $13.56
Call of Legends HeartGold & SoulSilver 2011
The Illustrator

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Houndoom card captures a moment where this Dark Pokémon stands poised, exuding an air of intensity and power. Its sleek body is set against a backdrop of flickering flames, suggesting a fiery determination that resonates with its character. The atmosphere feels charged, as if Houndoom is ready to unleash its fierce abilities at any moment. This scene invites the viewer into a world where danger and loyalty intertwine.”

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 16, 2026.

Composition
Color Palette
Card Type Darkness
Era
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Release
09/02/2011

Fire Counterattack

20+

If your opponent has any Fighting Pokémon in play, this attack does 20 damage plus 60 more damage.

Dark Roar

50

Your opponent discards a card from his or her hand.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost