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Houndour
Obsidian Flames 204/197 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Obsidian Flames
- Number
- 204/197
- Rarity
- Illustration Rare
- Released
- 2023
- Energy type
- darkness energy
- Finish
- Full art
- Market price
- $10.45
- Artist
- KYUPIYAMA
What it does
For each of your Benched Houndour, search your deck for a Basic Darkness Energy card and attach it to that Houndour. Then, shuffle your deck.
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing.
It is smart enough to hunt in packs. It uses a variety of cries for communicating with others.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Houndour card 204/197 was released as part of the Scarlet & Violet—Obsidian Flames expansion, which debuted in August 2023. This set focused heavily on the Tera Pokémon mechanic, introducing Darkness-type Charizard ex and other uniquely typed variants to the Pokémon Trading Card Game. As an Illustration Rare, this card serves as a showcase for artistic expression, moving away from standard battle poses to depict the Pokémon in a more atmospheric, narrative-driven environment.
The card was illustrated by Teeziro, an artist known for their expressive use of light and shadow within the Pokémon TCG. In this illustration, Houndour is depicted resting in a quiet, nocturnal setting, emphasizing the creature's dark nature through soft, moody lighting and a peaceful composition. The piece was well-received by collectors for its departure from high-action combat art, prioritizing the character's personality and the serene aesthetic characteristic of the Illustration Rare subset.
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