Houndoom Collector’s Guide: Unseen Forces #7

Character Intro

Houndoom from the Unseen Forces set is a Rare Holo card numbered 7. This fiery Pokémon boasts 70 HP and features the Lonesome ability, pressuring opponents by limiting Trainer plays when you have fewer Pokémon in play. Its Flamethrower attack delivers heavy damage to round out a straightforward, aggressive game plan.

Quick Facts

• HP: 70
• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Houndour)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Abilities: Lonesome (prevents opponent from playing Trainer cards if you have fewer Pokémon in play)
• Attacks: Tight Jaw (20 damage, chance to paralyze), Flamethrower (70 damage, requires discarding a Fire Energy)

Key Printings

This exact printing is identified as card number 7 in the Unseen Forces set (ex10). It is a Rare Holo card illustrated by Midori Harada. The card is part of the ex series and has no known alternate print variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “ex10-7” and the distinctive artwork by Midori Harada. The card’s holofoil finish and rarity symbol mark it as a Rare Holo from the Unseen Forces expansion.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data. Its unique Poké-Body ability “Lonesome” can strategically limit an opponent’s Trainer card plays when you have fewer Pokémon in play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil finish and vibrant artwork, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface to maintain its collector value. Use a rigid top-loader or binder with individual pockets for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unseen Forces (ex10): This set includes Houndoom as a Rare Holo Stage 1 Fire-type Pokémon with a strategic Poké-Body and two attacks. The set is known for its diverse and powerful ex series cards, though specific release date details for this card remain unknown.