Houndoom Pokémon Cards: Best Rarities, Art Cards, and Binder Picks
Houndoom cards ranked for collectors: rarest pulls, best artwork, and perfect pairings with Houndour and Arcanine.
2024-05-01
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Popularity Rank: #85
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #79
2019 survey: #76
#85 / 1025
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0229
Height
1.4 m
Weight
35.0 kg
Capture rate
45 / 255
Generation
Gen II
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Hatch steps
5,100 steps
Base happiness
35
Growth rate
Slow
Color
Black
Habitat
Rough Terrain
Shape
Quadruped
Houndoom — the quick "why it's beloved" list
Three fast, fan-friendly reasons Houndoom stands out — no lore dump, just the vibe.
- Bulbapedia traces its design inspiration: houndoom may be a combination of hound and doom (death or a terrible fate).
- A staple in our Dogs & Canines crowd — Houndoom is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
- Houndoom has that "favourite since childhood" energy — you don't need lore to explain the appeal.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Houndoom from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Crimson Blaze
One Diamond
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
Two Diamond
Destined Rivals
Uncommon
Destined Rivals
Illustration rare
Triumphant Light
One Star
Triumphant Light
Two Diamond
Prismatic Evolutions
Common
Promos-A
One Diamond
Shrouded Fable
Illustration rare
Shrouded Fable
Common
Obsidian Flames
Double rare
Obsidian Flames
Uncommon
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Binder plan: Houndoom edition
A workable spread formula for Houndoom — scene print, anchor card, supporting cast — without overthinking supplies.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Houndoom ex #103 (SVP Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Houndoom binder page.
Houndoom #SWSH090 (SWSH Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Houndoom binder page.
Houndoom #46 (Lost Thunder) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Houndoom binder page.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Houndoom mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Houndoom chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
SVP Black Star Promos
None
SWSH Black Star Promos
Promo
Lost Thunder
Rare
Crimson Blaze
One Diamond
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
Two Diamond
Destined Rivals
Uncommon
Destined Rivals
Illustration rare
Right page
Triumphant Light
One Star
Triumphant Light
Two Diamond
Prismatic Evolutions
Common
Promos-A
One Diamond
Shrouded Fable
Illustration rare
Shrouded Fable
Common
Obsidian Flames
Double rare
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Houndoom cards around it. The picks and reference art below are meant for collectors building display spreads — not competitive lists.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Houndoom
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Houndoom
Scene wallpaper — Houndoom
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Houndoom
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
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Additional tips
- National Dex #229 is a quiet flex on dividers or handwritten indices — collectors who sort by number will thank you.
- Label one pocket "海外" / overseas and one domestic — pairing Houndoom (ヘルガー) with English prints reads like a travel diary spread.
- If you're building for Dogs & Canines, repeat one motif (floral border, café table, neon sign) across three cards so the theme feels authored.
- Houndoom's slow growth curve mirrors a "long-term grail" collecting style — pace upgrades across years instead of impulse-buying every reprint.
Houndoom on the tabletop
For players and duel-minded collectors — abilities, hallmark moves, and tier shorthand in one place.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Houndoom — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
75
Attack
90
Defense
50
Sp. Atk
110
Sp. Def
80
Speed
95
Total: 500
Players file Houndoom around tier "ZU" while Ability Early Bird (Makes sleep pass twice as quickly.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Hidden Ability Unnerve is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
- Flamethrower — 10% chance to burn the target. — Illustration Rares that stage that motion tend to outperform static portraits.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Houndoom — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Houndoom, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
If you are burned by the flames it shoots from its mouth, the pain will never go away.
Upon hearing its eerie howls, other POKéMON get the shivers and head straight back to their nests.
The pungent- smelling flame that shoots from its mouth results from toxins burn ing in its body.
A second dex beat (Black 2) frames Houndoom as the flames it breathes when angry contain toxins.. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Houndoom shows up in Crystal lore as the pungent- smelling flame that shoots from its mouth results from toxins burn ing in its body. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Hundemon
Spanish
Houndoom
French
Démolosse
Italian
Houndoom
Japanese
ヘルガー
Japanese (Romaji)
Hellgar
Korean
헬가
Chinese (Simplified)
黑鲁加
Chinese (Traditional)
黑魯加
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