Houndoom G
Rotated OutA fiery attacker that disrupts the opponent's strategy with its Black Cry ability.
What this card does
Houndoom G uses Black Cry to stop the defending Pokémon from retreating or using Poké-Powers for a turn.
It attacks with Dark Slash, dealing extra damage if you discard a Darkness Energy card.
Dark Slash
You may discard a Darkness Energy attached to Houndoom G. If you do, this attack does 40 damage plus 20 more damage. (40+ damage)
The key feature is Black Cry. It locks down the opponent's next move by preventing retreats and special abilities. This forces them to take damage without escaping.
Attacks
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat or use any Poké-Powers during your opponent's next turn.
You may discard a Darkness Energy attached to Houndoom G. If you do, this attack does 40 damage plus 20 more damage.
Which deck it belongs in
This card suits decks that focus on Fire energy and have ways to discard Darkness Energy cards easily. It works well in aggressive strategies that want to trap opponents.
- •Disruptive ability
- •High damage potential
- •Traps opponents
- •Fighting weakness
- •Requires specific energy
- •Basic Pokémon only
Use Black Cry early to stop the opponent from using a powerful Poké-Power on their turn.
Houndoom is known for its sharp fangs and intense loyalty to its trainer.
Check if your child has enough Darkness Energy cards to make the Dark Slash attack useful.
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