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.
Choose 1 card from your opponent's hand without looking and discard it.
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.
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