Houndstone, Obsidian Flames 101/197, uncommon

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Houndstone

Obsidian Flames 101/197 • uncommon

Set: Obsidian Flames
Number: 101/197
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2023
Energy type: psychic energy
Market price: $0.15
Artist: Saya Tsuruta

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$0.15market price via TCGplayer · Aug 30, 2026$0.06 – $0.19 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Houndstone made its debut in the ninth generation of Pokémon as a Ghost-type inspired by the stereotypical image of a graveyard guardian. As an uncommon card in the Obsidian Flames set, it is valued by players for its thematic tie to the Paldea region and its representation of the series' continued exploration of folklore-inspired creature designs.

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What it does

140 HPStage 1

Cost: colorless energy colorless energyRear Kick30

Cost: psychic energy colorless energy colorless energyTwo Four-ocious80+

If your opponent has exactly 2 or 4 Prize cards remaining, this attack does 120 more damage.

Weaknessdarkness energy×2Resistancefighting energy-30Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy colorless energy

Houndstone spends most of its time sleeping in graveyards. Among all the dog Pokémon, this one is most loyal to its master.

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Provenance

Where it came from

Houndstone debuted in the ninth generation of the Pokémon franchise, introduced in the 2022 video games Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. As a Ghost-type Pokémon, it draws inspiration from spectral canines and the traditional imagery of grave markers, serving as a companion to the Greavard evolution line. The creature's design balances a ghostly, eerie aesthetic with a loyal, dog-like temperament, reflecting the series' recurring themes of companionship between humans and monsters.

This specific card, numbered 101/197, was released as part of the 2023 Obsidian Flames expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. As an uncommon card, it features artwork that emphasizes the Pokémon’s signature tombstone-like headstone. The card was designed to function within the game’s mechanics as a Psychic-type attacker, utilizing its spectral attributes to fit into various deck archetypes during its period of competitive play in the Scarlet and Violet series.

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