Houndoom – Team Rocket Returns (#37)
Houndoom Pokémon card from Team Rocket Returns (2004) — card #37. Released in 2004 as part of the EX series, Team Rocket Returns introduced Houndoom in Uncommon rarity. This Uncommon print by Nakaoka features Fire / Darkness typing. The artwork by Nakaoka showcases Houndoom's distinctive Fire and Darkness, making this card a sought-after collectible for both competitive players and art enthusiasts. In gameplay, this Pokémon offers 70 HP with 1 attack, making it valuable for competitive decks. As a Uncommon card, this print holds significant collector value and is often featured in premium collections focused on Houndoom or Team Rocket Returns completionist sets. Subtype classification: Stage 1. Current market value: lowest available price in EUR is €35.90, trending up (~44.1%) over 7 days
Card overview
Houndoom Uncommon card from Team Rocket Returns (EX, 2004) — card #37 illustrated by Nakaoka. It’s a Stage 1 Fire / Darkness type with 70 HP. Key attacks include Fire Payback (40+) and the ability Fire Breath. Weak to Water ×2; retreat cost 1. Legalities — Unlimited: Legal. A EX era uncommon print with enduring collector interest.
- Set: Team Rocket Returns
- Card No.: 37
- Rarity: Uncommon
- Illustrator: Nakaoka
- HP: 70
- Type: Fire, Darkness
- Legalities: unlimited: Legal
- Subtype: Stage 1
- Prices: €24.92 (Cardmarket) · $13.51 (TCGplayer)
- Variants: normal, reverseHolofoil
- Price last updated: 2025/08/16 · 2025/08/16
Gameplay details
- Fire Payback [Fire, Colorless, Colorless] — 40+: If you have less Benched Pokémon than your opponent, this attack does 40 damage plus 20 more damage.
- Weaknesses: Water ×2
- Retreat: 1 (Colorless)
Rules
- This Pokémon is both Fire Darkness type.
Abilities
- Fire Breath: Once during your turn (before your attack), if Dark Houndoom is your Active Pokémon, you may flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon (choose 1 if there are 2) is now Burned. This power can't be used if Dark Houndoom is affected by a Special Condition.
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