Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Houndour standing confidently in a dimly lit alley, surrounded by the remnants of urban life. Its striking black and orange fur contrasts with the muted colors of the background, creating a sense of intrigue and stealth. The atmosphere feels both mysterious and slightly foreboding, as if Houndour is on the lookout for something or someone. This snapshot captures a moment in the Pokémon's world, showcasing its nature as a watchful and clever creature.
Essay · Obsidian Flames
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Catalogue plate
№ 132/197
Composition
StyleCartoonishPlayfulStylized
MoodDynamicEnergetic
CompositionCharacter DrivenFocused
PaletteContrastingVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
70
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Grass ×2
Retreat
Bite
10
Darkness Fang
70
Authorship
More from Kurata So
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Obsidian Flames, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Houndour
The Houndour canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.