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Houndstone ex
Obsidian Flames 102/197 • holo-rare
- Set
- Obsidian Flames
- Number
- 102/197
- Rarity
- Double Rare
- Released
- 2023
- Energy type
- psychic energy
- Finish
- Foil
- Market price
- $0.97
- Artist
- 5ban Graphics
What it does
During your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon can't retreat.
This attack does 10 more damage for each Psychic Pokémon in your discard pile.
Pokémon ex rule: When your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
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Where it came from
Houndstone ex was released in 2023 as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion Obsidian Flames. This set marked a significant phase in the Scarlet & Violet era, focusing on Terastal Pokémon ex, which introduced unique mechanics that allow Pokémon to change their elemental typing while retaining their base strengths. Houndstone, a Ghost-type Pokémon introduced in the Paldea region, was selected to feature as an 'ex' card, highlighting its role as a spectral powerhouse within the competitive meta of the time.
The artwork for this card follows the standard aesthetic for the Scarlet & Violet double rare tier, characterized by high-gloss, holographic finishes and bold, dynamic illustrations that emphasize the creature's eerie, tombstone-inspired design. While the illustrator’s style aims to capture the solemn yet formidable nature of the Ghost-type, the card was primarily designed as a strategic tool for players utilizing graveyard-based mechanics, allowing the strength of the attack to scale with the number of Ghost-type Pokémon in the discard pile.
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