Houndour #39 from Crossing the Ruins... - Uncommon - Illustrated by Shin-ichi Yoshida
Darkness

Houndour

#39/56 in Crossing the Ruins..., Uncommon, 40 HP, Darkness, illustrated by Shin-ichi Yoshida.

Card number
#39/56
Rarity
Uncommon
HP
40 HP
Type
Darkness
Language
Japanese
Release date
July 7, 2000
Original name
デルビル
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Collector Notes

Houndour

Houndour appears in the Japanese print of Crossing the Ruins..., released on July 7, 2000. Houndour is a uncommon rarity and 40 HP. The Crossing the Ruins... set contains 56 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Shin-ichi Yoshida.

Collector Insights

Houndour is a Pokémon card featuring artwork by Shin-ichi Yoshida, part of the "Crossing the Ruins..." set released on July 7, 2000. It is classified as a Pokémon with 40 HP and carries a rarity of Uncommon. The card’s theme color is a deep earthy tone represented by the hex code #7e6237. Its primary attack, Bite, costs one Colorless Energy and deals 10 damage. The secondary attack, Plunder, requires one Darkness and one Colorless Energy, dealing 20 damage. Plunder’s effect allows the player to discard all Trainer cards attached to the defending Pokémon before calculating damage. This card’s design and mechanics reflect its role in the game’s strategic depth, emphasizing resource management and tactical play. The "Crossing the Ruins..." set introduces Houndour as a versatile opponent with balanced offensive capabilities.

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