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Houndour
Neo Destiny 43/105 • uncommon
- Set
- Neo Destiny
- Number
- 43/105
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2002
- Energy type
- darkness energy
- Market price
- $24.50
- Artist
- Yukiko Baba
What it does
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
When night falls, the air fills with the eerie cries of this Pokémon as it stakes out its territory.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in 2002 as part of the Neo Destiny expansion, this card represents a transitional era in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. As the final set in the Neo series, Neo Destiny introduced the 'Light' and 'Dark' Pokémon mechanics, focusing on the thematic duality of the creatures. The artwork for this card was provided by veteran illustrator Ken Sugimori, who served as a primary character designer for the franchise. His minimalist, character-focused approach emphasizes the sleek, canine design of Houndour, grounded in the established aesthetic of the Generation II era.
This card marked a significant milestone as it was among the first sets to feature the Darkness-type energy as a distinct primary type for non-legendary Pokémon. The design was intended to distinguish these creatures from their standard counterparts, providing a thematic expansion of the lore surrounding the Neo-era darkness. Upon its release, the card was well-received by collectors who appreciated the shift toward narrative-driven card mechanics, and it remains a touchstone for those documenting the transition of the game into its modern mechanical iterations.
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