Houndour (Neo Discovery 5) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

A Basic Fire-type from the Neo Discovery set, Houndour is a Rare Holo card numbered 5. With 50 HP and the attack Collect Fire, it’s a straightforward yet engaging addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic
• HP: 50
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Attacks:
• Smog: Flip a coin; if heads, the Defending Pokémon is Poisoned. Deals 10 damage.
• Collect Fire: Attach a Fire Energy card from your discard pile to Houndour. Deals 20 damage.
• Flavor Text: “To corner prey, they check each other’s location using barks that only they can understand.”
• Illustrator: Aya Kusube
• Set Code: neo2
• Card Number: 5
• Rarity: Rare Holo

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Neo Discovery printing of Houndour, identified as card number 5 in the set. It is a Rare Holo card, notable for its clean artwork and strategic Fire-type attacks. No evolutions or alternate printings are associated with this exact card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Houndour card. Key identifiers include its set code “neo2,” card number 5, and the distinctive Rare Holo rarity. The illustrator Aya Kusube’s signature style helps collectors verify authenticity.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• No additional tournament legality information is available.

Care & Storage Tips

• Use protective sleeves and store away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve the holofoil surface and artwork.
• Avoid bending or scratching to maintain collector value.
• For optimal protection, use rigid top loaders or binders with individual pockets.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Neo Discovery: Introduces Houndour as a Basic Fire-type with attacks that blend damage and status effects. The set is known for its early Neo series artwork and mechanics, with Houndour standing out for the strategic “Collect Fire” attack that recycles energy from the discard pile.