Curatorial Commentary
The Houndoom card captures a moment filled with intensity, showcasing the Pokémon as it stands poised, flames flickering around its body. Its fierce expression hints at a character that commands both fear and respect in its environment. The dark, shadowy backdrop emphasizes its role as a creature of the night, ready to protect its territory. This scene evokes a sense of urgency and power, inviting the viewer to appreciate the wild nature of Houndoom.
Essay · Scarlet & Violet
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Catalogue plate
№ 34/198
Composition
StyleColorfulDynamicIllustrative
MoodEnergeticIntense
CompositionActionFocused
PaletteContrastingWarm
Game mechanics
HP
120
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Houndour
Weakness
Water ×2
Retreat
Sharp Fang
30
Fire Blast
150
Discard an Energy from this Pokémon.
Authorship
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The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Scarlet & Violet, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Houndoom
The Houndoom canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
