Houndour

Houndour

Houndour appears in the English print of Plasma Blast, released on August 14, 2013. Houndour is a common rarity. The Plasma Blast set contains 105 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Sumiyoshi Kizuki.

Collector Insights

Houndour is a Darkness-type Pokémon from the Black & White series, featured in the Plasma Blast set released in 2013. It has an HP of 60 and a rarity of Common, with a retreat cost requiring one Colorless energy. The card includes two attacks: Roar, which costs one Colorless energy and forces the opponent to switch the Defending Pokémon with one of their Benched Pokémon, and Ambush, which demands one Darkness and one Colorless energy to deal 20+ damage, with an additional 10 damage if a coin flip results in heads. Houndour resists Psychic-type attacks by 20 and is weak to Fighting-type attacks, which deal double damage. Its flavor text highlights its intelligence in hunting in packs and its use of varied cries for communication. The card is illustrated by artist Sumiyoshi Kizuki, and its design aligns with the set’s thematic focus on elemental and battle-related mechanics. This Pokémon’s strategic versatility reflects its role in competitive play through its ability to disrupt opponents’ positions.

It is smart enough to hunt in packs. It uses a variety of cries for communicating with others.

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