Houndoom ex Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Houndoom ex from Obsidian Flames is a striking Double Rare, card number 134. With 270 HP and its standout attack Hound’s Fang, this Darkness-type Stage 1 ex brings a hard-hitting, risk-reward presence to the table.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Stage 1, ex
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: G
• Pokémon ex Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards

Printing & Rarity

This exact printing appears in Obsidian Flames (set code sv3) as card 134. It is a Double Rare, a relatively scarce pull in the Scarlet & Violet era.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants exist for this card. It is uniquely identified by sv3-134 and the illustrator credit to PLANETA Tsuji. Its attacks, “Evil Claw” and “Hound’s Fang,” define its aggressive gameplay profile.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• It carries the Pokémon ex rule: if it’s knocked out, the opponent takes two Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the vivid artwork and edges with a sleeve and keep it away from sunlight and moisture. Given its Double Rare status, consider a top loader or a binder with individual pockets to prevent bending and edge wear.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Obsidian Flames (sv3): Introduces Houndoom ex as a powerful Darkness-type Stage 1 ex with high HP and impactful attacks, showcasing the ex mechanic’s risk-reward dynamic.