Houndour (Lost Thunder 45) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Houndour from the Lost Thunder set is a Common card numbered 45 with 60 HP. This Basic Fire-type features simple, accessible attacks—most notably Flare—making it a straightforward pick for players and collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Attacks:
• Team Hunt: Draw a card for each of your Houndour in play.
• Flare: Deals 10 damage.
• Flavor Text: To corner prey, they check each other’s location using barks that only they can understand.
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• Image:

Key Printings

This printing comes from the Sun & Moon series’ Lost Thunder expansion, card number 45. It is a Common rarity card featuring no evolutions or special abilities.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code “sm8” and the card number 45. The card has no regulation mark and no alternate art or holo versions documented.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
  Its simple attacks and low HP make it better suited for casual play or collection than competitive decks.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common card with no special foil or texture, use standard sleeves and store in a binder or card box. Avoid moisture and direct sunlight to preserve the vibrant Ken Sugimori artwork.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): This set features a variety of Pokémon with diverse abilities and types. Houndour 45 stands out as a basic Fire-type with cooperative attack mechanics, fitting well into thematic decks focusing on teamwork among Fire Pokémon.