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Cards/Team Rocket's Houndour
Team Rocket's Houndour card from the Destined Rivals set
Illustration by Krgc. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Team Rocket's Houndour

Small but fiery.

Fire70 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

This card can attack with a basic fire blast for 20 damage.

It has weak resistance to water attacks.

Signature attack

Steady Firebreathing

No game text. (20 damage)

Houndour is useful in decks that rely on fire-type moves, as it provides a consistent and cheap way to deal damage. However, be cautious against water-type Pokémon who can easily counter it.

Attacks

F
Steady Firebreathing20

Which deck it belongs in

Great for fire-type decks looking for a basic Pokémon with steady fire attacks without requiring additional energy cards.

Strengths
  • Consistent damage output
  • Cheap attack cost
Watch out for
  • Weak against water types
  • Limited impact alone
Pro tip

Pair Houndour with other fire-type cards for maximum effect and to ensure it survives long enough to deal damage.

From the Pokédex

Houndour's fiery breath can be both a blessing and a curse, depending on the opponent's type.

Note for the parent

Houndour is a common card that packs a punch in the right deck setup but doesn't require too many resources to use.

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