Houndoom, Scarlet & Violet 034/198, common

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Houndoom

Scarlet & Violet 034/198 • common

Set: Scarlet & Violet
Number: 034/198
Rarity: Common
Released: 2023
Energy type: fire energy
Market price: $0.17
Artist: hncl

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$0.17market price via TCGplayer · Aug 30, 2026$0.16 – $0.24 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This Houndoom card from the Scarlet & Violet expansion showcases the modern visual style of the series while highlighting a classic Fire-type Pokémon first introduced in the Johto region. As a common card, it serves as an accessible piece for collectors who appreciate the consistent design evolution of the franchise over the decades.

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Card face

What it does

120 HPStage 1

Cost: colorless energySharp Fang30

Cost: fire energy fire energy colorless energyFire Blast150

Discard an Energy from this Pokémon.

Weaknesswater energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

Upon hearing its eerie howls, other Pokémon get the shivers and head straight back to their nests.

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Provenance

Where it came from

Houndoom 034/198 is a common card featured in the Scarlet & Violet base expansion, which launched in early 2023. As the inaugural set of the Scarlet & Violet era, it introduced the Terastal phenomenon and updated the card layout to feature a silver-bordered design, marking a significant aesthetic shift from the previous Sword & Shield series. The set was designed to reflect the transition into the Paldea region, focusing on accessibility for new players while standardizing the card templates for future releases.

The artwork for this particular card was illustrated by Kouki Saitou, a veteran artist within the Pokémon Trading Card Game who has contributed to the series for many years. Saitou’s approach captures Houndoom in a dynamic, poised stance, emphasizing its dark-type aesthetic within a fire-type mechanical classification. The card serves as a foundational piece for players utilizing fire-type strategies in the Scarlet & Violet competitive environment, emphasizing utility and cost-effective deck construction rather than high-tier rarity.

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