#39 Houndour - Crossing the Ruins... (crossing-the-ruins-)
Houndour is a Pokémon card featuring artwork by Shin-ichi Yoshida, part of the "Crossing the Ruins..." set released on July 7, 2000. It is classified as a Pokémon with 40 HP and carries a rarity of Uncommon. The card’s theme color is a deep earthy tone represented by the hex code #7e6237. Its primary attack, Bite, costs one Colorless Energy and deals 10 damage. The secondary attack, Plunder, requires one Darkness and one Colorless Energy, dealing 20 damage. Plunder’s effect allows the player to discard all Trainer cards attached to the defending Pokémon before calculating damage. This card’s design and mechanics reflect its role in the game’s strategic depth, emphasizing resource management and tactical play. The "Crossing the Ruins..." set introduces Houndour as a versatile opponent with balanced offensive capabilities.
Type
Pokémon
Rarity
Uncommon
Artist
Shin-ichi Yoshida
Release Date
7/7/2000
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