Houndour Collector’s Guide: Obsidian Flames (sv3-132)

Character Intro

Houndour (sv3-132) is a Common from Obsidian Flames. This sleek, 70 HP Basic Darkness-type features the hard-hitting Darkness Fang and captures the brooding tone typical of its type.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Attacks:
• Bite (10 damage, 1 Darkness energy)
• Darkness Fang (70 damage, 3 Darkness energies)
• Flavor Text: “It is smart enough to hunt in packs. It uses a variety of cries for communicating with others.”
• Regulation Mark: G

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Obsidian Flames printing of Houndour, card number 132. It is a Common rarity card illustrated by Kurata So, with no known alternate printings or promotional versions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate art versions for this card. Identify it by set code “sv3-132” and the Obsidian Flames set symbol. The official market reference query is “Houndour Obsidian Flames 132.”

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  Its play viability is limited by its basic attacks and moderate HP, making it more suitable for casual play or collection.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the artwork and maintain condition, store this Houndour in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Even as a Common, careful handling helps retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Obsidian Flames (sv3): Introduces Houndour as a Basic Darkness-type with straightforward attacks and a pack-hunting theme. It fits the Scarlet & Violet series’ darker aesthetic and offers collectors a clean, flavorful Common.