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Dark Houndoom
Team Rocket Returns 37/109 • uncommon
- Set
- Team Rocket Returns
- Number
- 37/109
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2004
- Energy type
- fire energy
- Market price
- $23.23
- Artist
- Nakaoka
What it does
Once during your turn (before your attack), if Dark Houndoom is your Active Pokémon, you may flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon (choose 1 if there are 2) is now Burned. This power can't be used if Dark Houndoom is affected by a Special Condition.
If you have less Benched Pokémon than your opponent, this attack does 40 damage plus 20 more damage.
This Pokémon is both Fire Darkness type.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Dark Houndoom (37/109) was released in 2004 as part of the Team Rocket Returns expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was notable for revisiting the theme of villainous teams and reintroducing 'Dark' Pokémon, a mechanic that emphasized thematic aggression and specific gameplay styles associated with Team Rocket's darker aesthetics.
The card features artwork by Midori Harada, an artist recognized for her distinct style within the Pokémon TCG throughout the early 2000s. Her illustration focuses on the menacing, loyal nature of the Houndoom species, aligning with the set's intent to highlight the more sinister side of Pokémon training. As an uncommon card, it served as a functional piece for players constructing decks around the 'Dark' archetype during the EX era of the game.
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