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Houndour

Dragon 59/97 • common

Set: Dragon
Number: 59/97
Rarity: Common
Released: 2003
Energy type: darkness energy
Market price: $5.55
Artist: Hajime Kusajima

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What it's worth

$5.55market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$2.28 – $5.55 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a darkness-type card from the Dragon set, this Houndour offers a thematic representation of its species' nocturnal nature. While its status as a common card makes it a accessible piece, it remains a meaningful addition for those building a comprehensive collection of early expansion sets.

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Card face

What it does

50 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyRoar

Your opponent switches the Defending Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon.

Cost: colorless energy colorless energyBite20

Weaknessfighting energy×2Resistancepsychic energy-30Retreatcolorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
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Provenance

Where it came from

The Houndour card from the EX Dragon expansion was released by The Pokémon Company in 2003. This set marked a significant era in the trading card game, introducing the EX mechanic and transitioning the game's aesthetic to feature the advanced 3D-style digital illustrations that defined the early Game Boy Advance generation of play.

The artwork was created by Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer for the Pokémon franchise. In this design, he opted for a clean, minimalist approach that emphasizes the creature's menacing, canine silhouette against a simple background. As a common card, it served as a foundational piece for players building Darkness-type decks, valued primarily for its functional role in the game’s meta rather than its rarity.

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