Houndoom V Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Houndoom V from Darkness Ablaze is a Rare Holo V, card number 21. It has 210 HP and features the attack Vengeful Flame. The vivid illustration captures Houndoom’s fierce presence 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 exact printing appears in the Darkness Ablaze expansion of the Sword & Shield series. It is card number 21, classified as a Rare Holo V, and does not evolve from any other Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants. Key identifiers include set code “swsh3-21” and regulation mark “D.”

Attacks

• Searing Flame: Burns the opponent’s Active Pokémon and deals 20 damage.
• Vengeful Flame: 100+ damage, with a bonus if your Benched Fire Pokémon have damage counters.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid holo finish and Ayaka Yoshida’s illustration, store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Darkness Ablaze (swsh3): Introduced Houndoom V as a powerful Fire-type Basic Pokémon with strong offensive attacks and a solid HP pool, contributing to the set’s dynamic battling options.