Houndour

Houndour

Selected Masterpiece • 55/101
Market Price $1.2
Plasma Blast Black & White 2013
The Illustrator

Sumiyoshi Kizuki

Sumiyoshi Kizuki has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 1999 to 2023, spanning sets such as Team Rocket, Skyridge, and Legends Awakened. The work favors cartoonish, playful staging with clear, balanced compositions and vibrant-to-pastel color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Houndour card captures a moment where the Pokémon stands alert, its fierce expression suggesting a readiness for action. Ice shards rise dramatically around it, contrasting with its dark fur and adding a sense of urgency to the scene. The background hints at a bustling environment, yet Houndour remains focused, embodying both determination and the instinct to protect its territory. This snapshot invites viewers to appreciate the blend of nature and the Pokémon's fierce spirit.”

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
Black & White
Release
14/08/2013

Roar

Your opponent switches the Defending Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon.

Ambush

20+

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

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-20
Retreat Cost