Houndoom

Houndoom

Selected Masterpiece • 23/75
Market Price $21.26
Neo Discovery Neo 2001
The Illustrator

Shin-ichi Yoshida

Shin-ichi Yoshida is credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 1999 to 2021, spanning 52 cards. Work appears across Neo Discovery and Neo Destiny, with strong representation in Aquapolis. The look favors vibrant, contrasting color and clear, character-forward staging.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Houndoom card captures the essence of a dark and mysterious moment, showcasing the Pokémon in a poised stance, ready to unleash its fiery powers. Its sleek black coat, accented with purple markings, gives it an air of both elegance and danger. The background hints at a shadowy environment, enhancing the feeling of suspense as Houndoom surveys its surroundings. This snapshot invites the viewer to ponder the untold stories of the night.”

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.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Darkness
Era
Neo
Release
01/06/2001

Crunch

30

Until the end of your next turn, if an attack damages the Defending Pokémon (after applying Weakness and Resistance), that attack does 20 more damage to the Defending Pokémon.

Flamethrower

50

Discard 1 Fire Energy card attached to Houndoom or this attack does nothing.

Resistance
-30
Retreat Cost