Houndour Collector’s Guide: Team Rocket Returns (ex7-60)

Character Intro

Houndour from Team Rocket Returns is a common, 60/109 card with 50 HP. It features the Dark Lift Poké-Body and the Firebreathing attack, highlighting its dark-and-fire theme. A straightforward, engaging pick for ex-era collectors.

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Houndour
• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1 (can be reduced to 0 with Dark Lift)
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Abilities: Dark Lift (Poké-Body)
• Attack: Firebreathing (10+ damage, requires 1 Fire Energy)
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: None

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Team Rocket Returns set (ex7), card number 60. It’s a Common rarity card illustrated by Tomokazu Komiya. The Dark Lift ability and Firebreathing attack make it a notable collectible for fans of Fire-type Pokémon and early ex-series cards.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants. Identify it by the set code “ex7,” card number 60, and Tomokazu Komiya’s distinctive artwork. Card image reference: /images/ex7/ex7-60.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Playability in casual or older format games depends on house rules or specific tournament allowances.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store in a sleeve and keep away from sunlight and moisture.
• Avoid bending or scratching; common cards can show wear quickly.
• Use a binder page or top-loader for long-term protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket Returns (ex7): This set reintroduced Dark-type and Fire-type Pokémon with new abilities and attacks. Houndour’s Dark Lift ability exemplifies the set’s theme of strategic energy management. The set is known for its nostalgic appeal and solid artwork, including this vivid Houndour card.