Houndoom Collector’s Guide: Crimson Invasion #59

Character Intro

Houndoom from the Crimson Invasion set is a Rare card numbered 59 with 110 HP. It features the attack Puncturing Fangs, adding a sharp edge to its battle capabilities. This card’s vivid design captures Houndoom’s fierce nature in a compact form.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Houndour)
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Flavor Text: Long ago, people imagined its eerie howls to be the call of the grim reaper.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Crimson Invasion set, card number 59. It features two attacks:
– Fire Fang — burns the opponent’s Active Pokémon and deals 30 damage.
– Puncturing Fangs — deals 90 damage unaffected by Resistance.
The card has no abilities.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code sm4 and the card number 59. The illustrator credit goes to Shin Nagasawa. The card’s image can be found at:

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s rare status and vibrant artwork, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain its condition for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Crimson Invasion (sm4): This set introduced a variety of Darkness-type Pokémon, including this rare Houndoom with impactful attacks and a haunting flavor text that enhances its thematic presence.