Houndoom (Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery TG10) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Houndoom TG10 is a Trainer Gallery Rare Holo from the Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery set. It has 130 HP, the Single Strike Roar Ability, and the Darkness Fang attack. This card is numbered TG10.

Quick Facts

• HP: 130
• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Stage 1, Single Strike
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Flavor Text: Identifiable by its eerie howls, people a long time ago thought it was the grim reaper and feared it.
• Ability: Single Strike Roar — allows searching for a Single Strike Energy card and attaching it to a Single Strike Pokémon, but places 2 damage counters on that Pokémon.
• Attack: Darkness Fang — deals 50 damage with a Darkness and Colorless energy cost.
• Illustrator: NC Empire
• Rarity: Trainer Gallery Rare Holo
• Regulation Mark: E
• Set: Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery (swsh9tg)
• Evolves From: Houndour

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery set, identified as TG10. It is a Trainer Gallery Rare Holo card featuring the Single Strike subtype, making it a visually and mechanically distinctive collectible.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “swsh9tg,” card number “TG10,” and the unique Trainer Gallery Rare Holo rarity. The card’s artwork by NC Empire and its Single Strike Roar ability further distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
  This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its Single Strike Roar ability offers strategic energy acceleration at the cost of damage counters, which may influence deck-building choices if it becomes legal in future formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s holo finish and vibrant illustration, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Brilliant Stars Trainer Gallery: This set features unique Trainer Gallery cards with alternate art and special rarities. Houndoom TG10 stands out as a Single Strike Stage 1 Pokémon with a rare holo finish, adding value for collectors focused on Sword & Shield expansions.