Houndoom-EX (BREAKthrough 153) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Houndoom-EX from the BREAKthrough set is a Rare Ultra Basic Pokémon-EX with 170 HP. Featuring the powerful attack Grand Flame, card number 153 stands out in any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Attacks:
• Melting Horn: Discards the top 2 cards of your opponent’s deck (cost: 1 Fire Energy)
• Grand Flame: Deals 50 damage and attaches a Fire Energy from your discard pile to one of your Benched Pokémon (cost: 2 Fire Energy)
• Pokémon-EX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards
• Illustrator: Ryo Ueda
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Houndoom-EX appears in the BREAKthrough set as card number 153. Classified as a Rare Ultra, it is a notable find for collectors focusing on the XY series.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are documented for this card. It is uniquely identified by its set code “xy8-153” and the illustrator Ryo Ueda’s signature style. The card’s lack of a regulation mark and unknown release date further distinguish it within the BREAKthrough set.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown.
Players should note the Pokémon-EX rule applies: when Houndoom-EX is knocked out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards. This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

In play, Melting Horn disrupts opponents by discarding two cards from the top of their deck, while Grand Flame deals 50 damage and accelerates a Fire Energy from your discard pile to a Benched Pokémon.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain condition, store Houndoom-EX in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and unknown release date, careful handling is recommended to retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• BREAKthrough (xy8): Houndoom-EX debuts as a powerful Fire-type EX Pokémon with disruptive and energy-recycling attacks, adding strategic depth to the set’s lineup.