Description
Pokémon TCG Houndstone (106/198) Reverse Holo – Scarlet & Violet Base Set
Enhance your deck synergy and late-game damage scaling strategies with the official Pokémon Trading Card Game: Houndstone (106/198) from the foundational Scarlet & Violet Base Set (SV01). This individual listing features the highly collectible Parallel Foil Reverse Holo print finish.
Card Mechanics, Statistics & Meta Synergy
- Card Type / HP / Stage: Psychic / 140 HP / Stage 1 Pokémon (Evolves from Greavard)
- Attack 1: [Psychic, Psychic] Last Respects / Grave Visit (80+ Damage) — This attack does 10 more damage for each Psychic Pokémon in your discard pile.
- Weakness / Resistance / Retreat Cost: Darkness x2 / Fighting -30 / 3 Colorless Energy Cost
- Deck Alignment & Meta Fit: Houndstone operates as a devastating late-game closing engine in standard format configurations. Its Last Respects scaling architecture turns a stocked discard pile into a high-powered weapon, multiplying damage outputs significantly once your early-game Psychic attackers have been discarded.
Scarlet & Violet Base Set (SV01) Profile
- Set List Number: Card #106 of 198
- Print Generation: Generation 9 (Paldea Region Introduction)
- Visual Print Variant: Reverse Holographic Parallel Foil (Holo foil pattern covers the complete card face layout while keeping the character illustration artwork box standard non-foil)
- Standard Legality: Fully permitted for official Play! Pokémon Standard Rotation competitive matches (G Regulation Mark)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What does Reverse Holo mean for Houndstone 106/198?
In the Scarlet & Violet Base Set expansion, a Reverse Holo variant is a premium parallel print. Unlike regular holos where only the central art glows, the Reverse Holo pattern blankets the entire face of the card—including the card borders, title block, and attack text—while keeping the primary illustration box non-foil.
Is Houndstone 106/198 legal for competitive tournament play?
Yes. Houndstone features the G Regulation Mark, making it completely legal under current Pokémon TCG Standard Rotation rules. It can be utilized in active tournament decks with a maximum limitation of four identical copies per deck list.
What exact card condition is this item graded under?
This card is stocked in unplayed Near Mint (NM) condition. Sourced directly from booster packs, it exhibits minimal to no surface abrasions, crisp unwhitened perimeter edges, sharp centering, and pristine rear blue backing geometry free of clouding or factory warping.
What Basic Pokémon does Houndstone evolve from?
Houndstone is a Stage 1 Pokémon that evolves directly from Greavard. You can advance this card onto your active or benched Greavard on any turn following the turn that Greavard was put into play.
Who is the official artist behind this card illustration?
The artwork and card layout for this SV1 print iteration were crafted by artist Kouki Saitou, capturing the spectral character design aesthetic and updated silver border design featured throughout the modern Scarlet & Violet trading card game generation.
