Houndour

Houndour

Selected Masterpiece • 45/214
Artist Ken Sugimori
Market Price $0.42
Lost Thunder Sun & Moon 2018
The Illustrator

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card features Houndour standing confidently in a serene landscape, with gentle hills and a clear sky in the background. Its sleek black and orange fur contrasts beautifully with the natural colors around it, giving a sense of harmony between the Pokémon and its environment. Houndour's expression is alert and focused, suggesting it is on the lookout for something in the distance. This moment captures the essence of teamwork and vigilance, embodying the spirit of a young Pokémon ready for adventure.”

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
Rarity Common
Card Type Fire
Era
Sun & Moon
Release
02/11/2018

Team Hunt

Draw a card for each of your Houndour in play.

Flare

10
Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost