#12 Houndour - Crossing the Ruins... (crossing-the-ruins-)
Houndour is a Pokémon with 50 HP, featuring two attacks and a rare holo rarity. Its first attack, Smog, costs a single Fire Energy and deals 10 damage, flipping a coin to potentially poison the defending Pokémon. The second attack, Collect Fire, requires two Fire Energies and deals 20 damage, allowing the player to attach a Fire Energy card from their discard pile to Houndour. The card was released as part of the "Crossing the Ruins..." set on July 7, 2000, and is illustrated by artist Aya Kusube. It belongs to the Fire type, with a theme color of #c8643f, reflecting its fiery attributes. The card’s design and mechanics align with its role in competitive play, emphasizing strategic resource management. Its ability to leverage discarded Energy cards enhances its versatility in battle scenarios. Houndour’s presence in the set highlights its significance as a key card for players seeking to exploit Fire-type advantages.
Type
Pokémon
Rarity
Rare Holo
Artist
Aya Kusube
Release Date
7/7/2000
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