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Houndoom
Dragon 34/97 • uncommon
- Set
- Dragon
- Number
- 34/97
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2003
- Energy type
- darkness energy
- Market price
- $12.91
- Artist
- Atsuko Nishida
What it does
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 20 damage to that Pokémon. This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness, Resistance, Poké-Powers, Poké-Bodies, or any other effects on that Pokémon.
Discard a Fire Energy card attached to Houndoom.
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Where it came from
Houndoom 34/97 was released in 2003 as part of the EX Dragon expansion, the third main set of the EX series in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set marked a significant shift in the game's aesthetic and mechanics, moving into the Nintendo era of production. The set introduced the concept of Dragon-type Pokémon, although Houndoom itself retained its traditional Darkness typing, reflecting the established elemental mechanics introduced during the Neo series.
The card features artwork by Midori Harada, an illustrator who became a mainstay of the Pokémon TCG throughout the early 2000s. Her design for this iteration of Houndoom emphasizes the creature's menacing, canine-like anatomy, utilizing the characteristic vibrant but clean style that defined the EX-era card layouts. As an uncommon card, it served as a functional piece for players building Dark-type decks, valued for its synergy with the specialized energy support that defined the competitive landscape of the time.
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