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Houndoom
Unseen Forces 7/115 • holo-rare
- Set
- Unseen Forces
- Number
- 7/115
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2005
- Energy type
- fire energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $128.99
- Artist
- Midori Harada
What it does
As long as you have less Pokémon in play than your opponent, your opponent can't play any Trainer cards (except for Supporter cards) from his or her hand.
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Discard a Fire Energy attached to Houndoom.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in 2005 as part of the EX Unseen Forces expansion, this Houndoom card captures the aesthetic shift of the mid-2000s Pokémon Trading Card Game era. The set focused on Johto-region Pokémon and introduced mechanics that emphasized the duality of dual-type creatures, a hallmark of the Houndoom species. Its inclusion as a Rare Holo card highlighted the design philosophy of the period, which favored intricate, stylized holographic patterns layered over dynamic character illustrations.
The card features artwork by illustrator Kouki Saitou, whose work is characterized by vibrant colors and a focus on the expressive movement of the creature. Saitou’s depiction leans into Houndoom’s intimidating, hellhound-inspired design, utilizing the fire-type theme to create a sense of intensity. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players and collectors alike, becoming a notable piece for those tracking the evolving art direction of the EX series.
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