Houndoom

Houndoom

Selected Masterpiece • 5/90
Market Price $8.96
HS—Undaunted HeartGold & SoulSilver 2010
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 of intensity, showcasing the dark Pokémon poised in a striking stance amidst a shadowy backdrop. Its fierce expression and fiery features suggest a character ready to confront challenges head-on, embodying both power and a hint of menace. The surrounding environment, with dim lighting and subtle hints of danger, enhances the feeling of suspense. This scene invites viewers to appreciate Houndoom's role as a guardian of the night, ever watchful and prepared.”

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.

Card Type Darkness
Era
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Release
18/08/2010

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