This 2001 Neo Discovery release features Houndoom as card number 4, presenting a Holo Rare treatment for the Stage 1 Darkness-type Pokémon.
Houndoom
2001 • Pokémon • Neo Discovery
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Released in 2001 as part of the Neo Discovery expansion, this Pokémon trading card features Houndoom as the fourth numbered card in the set. Designed by Shin-ichi Yoshida, the card presents Houndoom as a Stage 1 Darkness-type Pokémon with 70 Hit Points, evolving from Houndour. The card’s gameplay revolves around its dual attack options: Crunch, which can amplify damage to the Defending Pokémon, and Flamethrower, a powerful move requiring the discard of a Fire Energy card. The Holo Rare finish makes it a visually distinct target for those completing the Neo Discovery checklist. As the Neo Discovery Houndoom card, it represents a significant piece of Pokémon TCG history, appealing to investors and hobbyists alike who value the foundational sets that shaped the trading card landscape. Whether you are building a comprehensive collection of the Neo series or seeking specific high-rarity cards from the early 2000s, this product offers a tangible connection to that era. The combination of the Holo Rare treatment and the card's strategic utility in gameplay ensures it remains a notable item for serious enthusiasts.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Houndoom
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Holo Rare
Shin-ichi Yoshida
Card Stock
English
Holo
70
Darkness
Stage 1
Houndour
Psychic -30
1
229
Card Text
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Attack: Crunch (30)
Until the end of your next turn, if an attack damages the Defending Pokémon (after applying Weakness and Resistance), that attack does 20 more damage to the Defending Pokémon.
Attack: Flamethrower (50)
Discard 1 Fire Energy card attached to Houndoom or this attack does nothing.
Upon hearing its eerie howls, other Pokémon get the shivers and head straight back to their nests.