Houndstone ex
Obsidian Flames

#102 Houndstone ex - Obsidian Flames (sv3)

Houndstone ex is a Psychic-type Pokémon ex with 260 HP and a retreat cost of three Colorless energy. It resists Fighting-type attacks by 30 and is weak to Darkness-type attacks with double damage. The card features two attacks: Big Bite, which costs one Psychic energy to deal 30 damage and prevents the defending Pokémon from retreating during the opponent's next turn, and Last Respects, requiring Psychic and two Colorless energies to deal 160+ damage with an additional 10 damage per Psychic Pokémon in the player's discard pile. Its rules state that if the Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, the opponent takes two Prize cards. The card is part of the Scarlet & Violet series, released in the Obsidian Flames set on August 11, 2023. It is classified as a Double Rare card and was illustrated by 5ban Graphics. The card's design emphasizes its role in strategic battles through its energy costs and damage modifiers.