Team Rocket’s Houndoom Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Team Rocket’s Houndoom from the Destined Rivals set is an Uncommon card numbered 38. This fiery Pokémon boasts 130 HP and features the attack Scorching Fire. Its striking design captures the intense spirit of Houndoom in battle.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: I
• Flavor Text: “If you are burned by the flames it shoots from its mouth, the pain will never go away.”
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the “Destined Rivals” set, identified by card number 38. It is an Uncommon rarity card illustrated by Anesaki Dynamic. There are no known alternate printings or promotional versions of this card.

Variants & Identifiers

This card has no listed print variants. It is uniquely identified by its set code “sv10-38” and its association with Team Rocket’s Houndour as its pre-evolution. The card’s market reference query is “Team Rocket’s Houndoom Destined Rivals 38.”

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Attacks:
– Cruel Coal: Burns and confuses the opponent’s Active Pokémon.
– Scorching Fire: Deals 120 damage but requires discarding an Energy from Team Rocket’s Houndoom.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain card condition, store Team Rocket’s Houndoom in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially since it is an Uncommon card that may be sought after by collectors of the Destined Rivals set.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Destined Rivals (sv10): This set includes Team Rocket’s Houndoom as an Uncommon Stage 1 Fire-type Pokémon. It features a distinctive illustration and unique attacks that emphasize status effects and energy management. The card fits into the broader Scarlet & Violet series but has unknown release date and tournament legality.