Houndoom E4
Rotated OutA basic Darkness type that uses status effects to control the battle flow.
What this card does
Houndoom can prevent the opponent's Pokemon from retreating for one turn.
It can also burn the defending Pokemon to deal damage over time.
Fire Fang
The Defending Pokémon is now Burned. (40 damage)
The Corner attack stops the enemy from switching out, forcing them to take hits. The Fire Fang attack applies a Burn status, which causes extra damage each turn until it is cured.
Attacks
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.
The Defending Pokémon is now Burned.
Which deck it belongs in
This card suits decks that want to lock down specific targets or wear down opponents with gradual damage.
- •Retreat prevention
- •Burn status application
- •Basic Pokemon stability
- •Fighting weakness
- •Requires specific Energy types
- •Low HP total
Use Corner to trap a powerful opponent and then focus your attacks on them before they can switch out.
Houndoom are known for their pack hunting tactics and will chase down prey relentlessly.
Remind your child that the 'Burn' effect lasts multiple turns and needs to be removed by discarding Energy cards.
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