Houndoom V Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Houndoom V from the Darkness Ablaze set is a Rare Ultra card numbered 178. This fierce Pokémon boasts 210 HP and features the striking attack Vengeful Flame. Its design captures the intense spirit of Houndoom in battle.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic, V
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Regulation Mark: D
• Rules: V rule applies — when your Pokémon V is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Darkness Ablaze set printing of Houndoom V, card number 178. It is a Rare Ultra card with no known alternate printings or reprints.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its card number (178), set code (swsh3), and the illustrator Ayaka Yoshida. The card’s image can be referenced at /images/swsh3/swsh3-178.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown

Attacks:
– Searing Flame: Inflicts 20 damage and burns the opponent’s Active Pokémon.
– Vengeful Flame: Deals 100+ damage, with an additional 100 damage if any of your Benched Fire Pokémon have damage counters.

Rule:
– The V rule means knocking it out awards your opponent 2 Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

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

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Darkness Ablaze (swsh3): Introduced Houndoom V as a powerful Fire-type Basic V Pokémon with strong offensive capabilities and a notable illustrator credit. The set’s regulation mark is D, but the exact release date for this card is unknown.