Houndour (Full Art Holofoil) [OBF #204/197]

Houndour (Full Art Holofoil) — Near Mint or Better

Set: Scarlet & Violet: Obsidian Flames  |  Card Number: 204/197  |  Year: 2023  |  Rarity: Illustration Rare  |  Card Type: Darkness — Basic Pokémon (50 HP)  |  Variant: Full Art Holofoil  |  Illustrator: KYUPIYAMA  |  Regulation Mark: G

About This Card

The Houndour Illustration Rare from Scarlet & Violet: Obsidian Flames is one of those cards that rewards collectors who think in terms of binder pages rather than individual pulls. Numbered 204/197, it sits in the Secret Rare portion of the set — past the 197-card base checklist — with the lower pull rates and genuine scarcity that come with that designation. Illustrated by KYUPIYAMA, the full-bleed, edge-to-edge artwork captures Houndour in a distinctly moody, cinematic frame that leans into the Darkness-type atmosphere in a way that standard card art rarely achieves.

What gives this card a special place in the collector community is its thematic synergy with the Shrouded Fable expansion's full-art Houndoom. Collectors who build evolution timeline binder pages — pairing the baby stage IR with the evolved form's premium print — have made this Houndour a sought-after piece that punches well above its individual rarity. KYUPIYAMA's moody, stylized aesthetic ties the two cards together visually, making the pairing one of the more celebrated binder combinations in the Scarlet & Violet era.

On the gameplay side, Coordinated Pack offers a genuinely useful energy acceleration effect for Darkness-type decks running multiple Houndour on the bench, giving this card a niche competitive identity alongside its collector appeal. For fans of the Houndoom line, Darkness-type collectors, and binder builders chasing the full evolution art experience, this Houndour IR is an essential piece.

Why This Card?

• Secret Rare Scarcity: Numbered 204/197, this Houndour sits past the Obsidian Flames base checklist — a Secret Rare designation with lower pull rates and a limited supply of pristine raw copies in the market.
• Binder Synergy — The Evolution Page: This card is highly sought after alongside the Shrouded Fable full-art Houndoom, creating one of the most celebrated evolution timeline binder pairings in the Scarlet & Violet collector community.
• KYUPIYAMA's Moody Artistry: A distinctive illustrator known for atmospheric, cinematic compositions — this Houndour IR is a standout example of their style and a collector piece in its own right.
• Illustration Rare Prestige: The full-bleed, edge-to-edge IR treatment is among the most collector-celebrated rarity tiers in the Scarlet & Violet era, prized for its narrative depth and premium aesthetic over standard card designs.
• Grading Upside: Modern Full Art holofoil cards are highly condition-sensitive — well-preserved copies with clean surfaces, sharp corners, and tight centering are genuinely scarce and carry strong PSA and CGC submission potential.