Houndour

Houndour

Selected Masterpiece • 54/90
Market Price $1.75
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 Houndour card captures a dynamic moment as the Pokémon leaps forward, its form poised and ready for action. The background is filled with an energetic display of sparks, hinting at the excitement and intensity of its surroundings. Houndour, with its sharp features and alert expression, embodies a sense of determination and playfulness. This small snapshot invites the viewer into a world where Houndour is both a fierce companion and an agile participant in its environment.”

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 17, 2026.

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

Jump On

10+

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 10 more damage.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost