Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Houndour standing on a rocky ledge, surrounded by a backdrop of lush greenery and distant cliffs. Its dark fur contrasts with the warm tones of the landscape, giving it an air of alertness and curiosity. The scene feels serene yet vibrant, as if Houndour is taking a moment to survey its surroundings. This snapshot captures the essence of a young Pokémon exploring its environment, ready for whatever adventure lies ahead.
Essay · Great Encounters
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Catalogue plate
№ 69/106
Composition
StyleAnimeTraditional
MoodFriendlyPlayful
CompositionClearSimple
PaletteEarthyWarm
Game mechanics
HP
50
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Water +10
Retreat
Ember
20
Flip a coin. If tails, discard a Fire Energy attached to Houndour.
Smash Kick
20
Authorship
More from Ken Sugimori
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Great Encounters, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Houndour
The Houndour canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
