Houndoom Collector’s Guide: HS Undaunted Rare Holo

Character Intro

Houndoom from the HS Undaunted set is a Rare Holo card numbered 5. This striking card features Houndoom with 90 HP and a powerful attack called Dark Roar. Its vivid design captures the fierce essence of this Pokémon.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Houndour)
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Retreat Cost: 1

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the HS Undaunted set, card number 5. It is a Rare Holo variant, distinguished by its holographic foil and detailed artwork. The card’s attacks include:
– Fire Counterattack — deals extra damage if the opponent has Fighting Pokémon.
– Dark Roar — forces the opponent to discard a card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code “hgss3” and card ID “hgss3-5.” The illustrator credit goes to Kagemaru Himeno. The card’s market reference query is “Houndoom HS Undaunted 5,” useful for collectors seeking this exact version.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s Rare Holo finish and detailed artwork, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HS Undaunted: Houndoom appears as a Rare Holo Stage 1 Darkness-type Pokémon with attacks that leverage Fighting-type opponents and disrupt the opponent’s hand. The set is known for its detailed artwork and a thematic focus on evolving Pokémon like Houndoom.