Houndour #8 from Moonlit Pursuit - Common - Illustrated by Ken Sugimori
Pokémon

Houndour

#8/70 in Moonlit Pursuit, Common, illustrated by Ken Sugimori.

Card number
#8/70
Rarity
Common
Language
Japanese
Release date
October 26, 2007
Illustrator
Ken Sugimori
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Collector Notes

Houndour

Houndour appears in the Japanese print of Moonlit Pursuit, released on October 26, 2007. Houndour is a common rarity. The Moonlit Pursuit set contains 70 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Ken Sugimori.

Collector Insights

Houndour is a Pokémon card featuring a Fire-type evolution with a base HP of 50. The card was released in the Moonlit Pursuit set on October 26, 2007, and is categorized as a Common rarity. It is illustrated by artist Ken Sugimori. Houndour has two primary attacks: "Ember" and "Smash Kick." The "Ember" attack requires one Fire Energy and deals 20 damage, with an additional effect that discards a Fire Energy if a coin flip results in tails. The "Smash Kick" attack uses two Colorless Energy to deal 20 damage without any additional text. The card’s design emphasizes its role as a straightforward offensive Pokémon. Its attacks provide balanced damage output while incorporating energy-based mechanics typical of the Pokémon TCG.

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