Houndoom
Mysterious Mountains

#69 Houndoom - Mysterious Mountains (mysterious-mountains)

Houndoom is a Pokémon card from the Mysterious Mountains set, released on October 4, 2002. It features a Rare rarity and is numbered 69 in the Japanese edition. The card is illustrated by artist Kimiya Masago and has 70 HP. Houndoom possesses two attacks: Ambush, which costs two Colorless Energy and deals 10 damage plus 20 more if a coin flip results in heads, and Lonely Fang, requiring Darkness and two Colorless Energy to deal 30 damage plus 20 multiplied by the difference between the opponent’s Benched Pokémon and the player’s own Benched Pokémon. The latter attack’s effect is calculated based on the number of Benched Pokémon each player controls. The card’s design emphasizes strategic interaction through its dynamic damage calculations. Its attacks reflect a blend of straightforward and conditional damage mechanics. The card’s theme aligns with the competitive playstyle typical of its era.