Houndoom

Houndoom

Selected Masterpiece • 133/197
Artist Haru Akasaka
Market Price $0.24
Obsidian Flames Scarlet & Violet 2023
The Illustrator

Haru Akasaka

Haru Akasaka has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2023 to 2025, spanning Scarlet & Violet releases including Obsidian Flames and White Flare. The work favors playful, cartoonish staging, balanced yet dynamic framing, and vibrant, contrasting color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Houndoom card captures a moment where this Dark Pokémon stands confidently against a vibrant, fiery background. Its sleek, shadowy figure contrasts sharply with the warm hues of the sunset, suggesting both danger and allure. The scene evokes a sense of foreboding, as if Houndoom is ready to unleash its fiery wrath at any moment. This snapshot reflects the Pokémon's fierce nature and its place within a world of both beauty and peril.”

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 20, 2026.

Rarity Uncommon
Card Type Darkness
Era
Scarlet & Violet
Release
11/08/2023

Daring Strike

50+

If your opponent's Active Pokémon is an Evolution Pokémon, this attack does 70 more damage.

Shadow Slash

130

Discard an Energy from this Pokémon.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost