Houndoom V
Rotated OutA powerful fire starter that grows stronger when its team takes hits.
What this card does
Houndoom V deals 20 damage and burns the opponent's active Pokemon with Searing Flame.
It uses Vengeful Flame to deal at least 100 damage, gaining an extra 100 damage if any fire Pokemon on your bench has taken damage.
Vengeful Flame
If your Benched Fire Pokémon have any damage counters on them, this attack does 100 more damage. (100+ damage)
This attack rewards you for building a team that can survive early hits. The more damage your other fire Pokemon take, the harder Houndoom V hits back.
Attacks
Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Burned.
If your Benched Fire Pokémon have any damage counters on them, this attack does 100 more damage.
Which deck it belongs in
It fits well in decks that focus on dealing lots of damage quickly. It works best when paired with other fire Pokemon that can take hits to trigger its bonus damage.
- •High damage output
- •Burn status effect
- •Scales with team damage
- •Weak to water types
- •Requires specific setup
- •Needs damaged allies to shine
Place a durable fire Pokemon on the bench early to ensure Houndoom V can deal its maximum damage later.
Houndoom is known for its fierce loyalty and sharp senses.
Watch for the extra damage condition because it only applies if your bench has damaged fire Pokemon.
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