Houndour Collector’s Guide: Plasma Blast #55

Character Intro

Houndour from the Plasma Blast set is a common Pokémon card numbered 55. It has 60 HP and features the attack Ambush. This card offers a straightforward addition to any collection with its vivid design.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Attacks:
• Roar: Forces opponent to switch their Defending Pokémon with a Benched one.
• Ambush: Deals 20 damage plus 10 more on a successful coin flip.

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Plasma Blast set as card number 55. It is a Common rarity card illustrated by Sumiyoshi Kizuki. No alternate printings or promotional versions are documented for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Houndour card. Identifiers include its set code “bw10” and its card ID “bw10-55.” The card is part of the Black & White series and carries no regulation mark.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data. It features straightforward attacks suitable for early-game disruption and moderate damage.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, it is accessible but still benefits from careful handling to maintain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Blast: Introduced Houndour as a Common Darkness-type Basic Pokémon with tactical switching and damage potential. The set expanded the Black & White series with diverse Pokémon and strategic options.