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{{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Houndoom | | {{PokémonPrevNextHead | species=Houndoom | prev=Houndour | next=Kingdra | prevnum=228 | nextnum=230 | type=dark | type2=fire }} | ||
{{Pokémon Infobox| | {{Pokémon Infobox | ||
name=Houndoom | | |name=Houndoom | ||
jname=ヘルガー | | |jname=ヘルガー | ||
jtranslit=Herugā | | |jtranslit=Herugā | ||
tmname=Hellgar | | |tmname=Hellgar | ||
forme=2 | | |forme=2 | ||
mega=Houndoominite | | |form2=Mega Houndoom | ||
ndex=229 | | |image2=229Houndoom-Mega.png | ||
oldjdex=210 | | |mega=Houndoominite | ||
jdex=215 | |ndex=229 | ||
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sdex=177 | | |jdex=215 | ||
karea=Coastal | | |sdex=177 | ||
kdex=076 | | |karea=Coastal | ||
fbrow=161 | | |kdex=076 | ||
abrow=154 | | |fbrow=161 | ||
obrow=267 | | |abrow=154 | ||
opbrow=084 | | |obrow=267 | ||
typebox=1 | | |opbrow=084 | ||
type1=Dark | | |typebox=1 | ||
type2=Fire | | |type1=Dark | ||
|type2=Fire | |||
height-ftin=4'07" | | |category=Dark | ||
height-m=1.4 | | |height-ftin=4'07" | ||
weight-lbs=77.2 | | |height-m=1.4 | ||
weight-kg=35.0 | | |weight-lbs=77.2 | ||
height-ftin2=6'03" | | |weight-kg=35.0 | ||
height-m2=1.9 | | |height-ftin2=6'03" | ||
weight-lbs2=109.1 | | |height-m2=1.9 | ||
weight-kg2=49.5 | | |weight-lbs2=109.1 | ||
abilityn=dm | | |weight-kg2=49.5 | ||
ability1=Early Bird | | |abilityn=dm | ||
ability2=Flash Fire | | |ability1=Early Bird | ||
abilityd=Unnerve | | |ability2=Flash Fire | ||
abilitym=Solar Power | | |abilityd=Unnerve | ||
egggroupn=1 | | |abilitym=Solar Power | ||
egggroup1=Field | | |egggroupn=1 | ||
eggcycles=21 | | |egggroup1=Field | ||
evtotal=2 | | |eggcycles=21 | ||
evsa=2 | | |evtotal=2 | ||
expyield=175 | | |evsa=2 | ||
oldexp=204 | | |expyield=175 | ||
lv100exp=1,250,000 | | |oldexp=204 | ||
gendercode=127| | |lv100exp=1,250,000 | ||
color=Black | | |gendercode=127 | ||
catchrate=45 | | |color=Black | ||
body=08 | | |catchrate=45 | ||
pokefordex=houndoom | | |body=08 | ||
generation=2 | | |pokefordex=houndoom | ||
friendship=35 | |generation=2 | ||
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'''Houndoom''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ヘルガー''' ''Hellgar'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dark|Fire}} Pokémon. | '''Houndoom''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ヘルガー''' ''Hellgar'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dark|Fire}} Pokémon. | ||
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As Mega Houndoom, the ridges on its back thicken, and it gains additional, bone-like rings around the base of its tail. The rings on its tail have small spikes on top, causing them to resemble vertebrae. The ridge at the base of Mega Houndoom's neck is longer and curves forward towards its shoulders. Instead of a band with a skull pendant, there is a large, toothed structure around its neck. This bone-like formation has two large spikes on either side and three pointed teeth on the bottom. Mega Houndoom's horns now point straight up with a small, outward curve in the middle. The two bands on its hind legs have vanished, and those on its forelegs are broken in the front. Its claws are a dark red due to its ability to generate more heat.<ref>http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/#Houndoom</ref> Finally, the tip of its tail is now split down the middle. | As Mega Houndoom, the ridges on its back thicken, and it gains additional, bone-like rings around the base of its tail. The rings on its tail have small spikes on top, causing them to resemble vertebrae. The ridge at the base of Mega Houndoom's neck is longer and curves forward towards its shoulders. Instead of a band with a skull pendant, there is a large, toothed structure around its neck. This bone-like formation has two large spikes on either side and three pointed teeth on the bottom. Mega Houndoom's horns now point straight up with a small, outward curve in the middle. The two bands on its hind legs have vanished, and those on its forelegs are broken in the front. Its claws are a dark red due to its ability to generate more heat.<ref>http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/#Houndoom</ref> Finally, the tip of its tail is now split down the middle. | ||
In a Houndoom pack, the one with its horns raked sharply towards the back serves a leadership role. Leadership is determined by fights within the pack. Its gut is full of toxins, which are used to create fire. This gives Houndoom's fire a foul odor and the wounds it inflicts will never heal. Houndoom appears near {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rough-terrain Pokémon| | In a Houndoom pack, the one with its horns raked sharply towards the back serves a leadership role. Leadership is determined by fights within the pack. Its gut is full of toxins, which are used to create fire. This gives Houndoom's fire a foul odor and the wounds it inflicts will never heal. Houndoom appears near {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rough-terrain Pokémon|rough terrain areas}}. Its howling induces shivering in other Pokémon, and often sends them scurrying back to their nests. | ||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
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A Houndoom that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Houndoom appeared in ''[[SS029|Mega Evolution Special I]]''. | A Houndoom that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Houndoom appeared in ''[[SS029|Mega Evolution Special I]]''. | ||
A Houndoom that can Mega Evolve | A Houndoom that can Mega Evolve appeared in [[M19]], under the control of [[Dohga]] and {{OBP|Ether|M19}}'s Mega Wave. | ||
===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
{{Animedexheader|Johto}} | {{Animedexheader|Johto}} | ||
{{Animedexbody|EP180|Houndoom|Ash's Pokédex|Houndoom, the Dark Pokémon. The evolved form of {{p|Houndour}}. Houndoom's eerie | {{Animedexbody|EP180|Houndoom|Ash's Pokédex|Houndoom, the Dark Pokémon. The evolved form of {{p|Houndour}}. Houndoom's eerie howl is said to cause those who hear it to shudder in fear.}} | ||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Johto}} | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Johto}} | ||
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{{Dex/NA|gen=II}} | {{Dex/NA|gen=II}} | ||
{{Dex/Gen|gen=II}} | {{Dex/Gen|gen=II}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=If you are burned by the | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=If you are burned by the flames it shoots from its mouth, the pain will never go away.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Upon hearing its eerie | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Upon hearing its eerie howls, other Pokémon get the shivers and head straight back to their nests.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=The pungent-smelling flame that shoots from its mouth results from toxins burning in its body.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=The pungent-smelling flame that shoots from its mouth results from toxins burning in its body.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=If you are burned by the flames it shoots from its mouth, the pain will never go away.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=If you are burned by the flames it shoots from its mouth, the pain will never go away.}} | ||
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Black|t=fff|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Houndour}}}} | {{Availability/Entry1|v=Black|t=fff|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Houndour}}}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=White}} | {{Availability/Entry1/None|v=White}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black 2|v2=White 2 | {{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Black 2|v2=White 2}} | ||
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====Base stats==== | ====Base stats==== | ||
=====Houndoom===== | =====Houndoom===== | ||
{{BaseStats| | {{BaseStats | ||
type=dark| | |type=dark | ||
type2=fire| | |type2=fire | ||
HP=75| | |HP=75 | ||
Attack=90| | |Attack=90 | ||
Defense=50| | |Defense=50 | ||
SpAtk=110| | |SpAtk=110 | ||
SpDef=80| | |SpDef=80 | ||
Speed=95}} | |Speed=95}} | ||
=====Mega Houndoom===== | =====Mega Houndoom===== | ||
{{Base Stats| | {{Base Stats | ||
type=Dark| | |type=Dark | ||
type2=Fire| | |type2=Fire | ||
HP=75| | |HP=75 | ||
Attack=90| | |Attack=90 | ||
Defense=90| | |Defense=90 | ||
SpAtk=140| | |SpAtk=140 | ||
SpDef=90| | |SpDef=90 | ||
Speed=115}} | |Speed=115}} | ||
====Pokéathlon stats==== | ====Pokéathlon stats==== | ||
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===Type effectiveness=== | ===Type effectiveness=== | ||
{{TypeEffectiveness| | {{TypeEffectiveness | ||
type1=dark| | |type1=dark | ||
type2=fire| | |type2=fire | ||
Normal=100| | |Normal=100 | ||
Flying=100| | |Flying=100 | ||
Fighting=200| | |Fighting=200 | ||
Ground=200| | |Ground=200 | ||
Rock=200| | |Rock=200 | ||
Bug=100| | |Bug=100 | ||
Poison=100| | |Poison=100 | ||
Ghost=50| | |Ghost=50 | ||
Steel=50| | |Steel=50 | ||
Fire=50| | |Fire=50 | ||
Water=200| | |Water=200 | ||
Grass=50| | |Grass=50 | ||
Electric=100| | |Electric=100 | ||
Psychic=0| | |Psychic=0 | ||
Ice=50| | |Ice=50 | ||
Dragon=100| | |Dragon=100 | ||
Dark=50| | |Dark=50 | ||
notes=yes| | |notes=yes | ||
flashfire=maybe| | |flashfire=maybe | ||
dark=yes| | |dark=yes | ||
newpsychic=1}} | |newpsychic=1}} | ||
===Learnset=== | ===Learnset=== | ||
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===Side game data=== | ===Side game data=== | ||
{{Sidegame| | {{Sidegame | ||
type=dark | | |type=dark | ||
type2=fire | | |type2=fire | ||
ndex=229 | | |ndex=229 | ||
Trozei=yes | | |Trozei=yes | ||
rarity=Rare | | |rarity=Rare | ||
Dungeon=yes | | |Dungeon=yes | ||
body=1 | | |body=1 | ||
rate=Evolve | | |rate=Evolve | ||
area=Ravaged Field | | |area=Ravaged Field | ||
P1=My {{m|Howl}} leaves foes shaking with fear! | | |P1=My {{m|Howl}} leaves foes shaking with fear! | ||
P2=Darn... My remaining HP's down to half... | | |P2=Darn... My remaining HP's down to half... | ||
P3=It's all over for me... I don't have the energy to even bark... | | |P3=It's all over for me... I don't have the energy to even bark... | ||
PL=I've leveled up! I will howl with greater authority! | | |PL=I've leveled up! I will howl with greater authority! | ||
Partner=no | | |Partner=no | ||
Ranger=yes | | |Ranger=yes | ||
group=Dark | | |group=Dark | ||
assist=Dark | | |assist=Dark | ||
field=Burn | | |field=Burn | ||
fieldpower=2 | | |fieldpower=2 | ||
loop=6 | | |loop=6 | ||
MinEXP=60 | | |MinEXP=60 | ||
MaxEXP=80 | | |MaxEXP=80 | ||
browser=Houndoom blows out a big ball of fire. It has no trouble torching a Fallen Log. | | |browser=Houndoom blows out a big ball of fire. It has no trouble torching a Fallen Log. | ||
Dungeon2=yes | | |Dungeon2=yes | ||
body2=1 | | |body2=1 | ||
rate2=-4.5 | | |rate2=-4.5 | ||
iq=C | | |iq=C | ||
Ranger2=yes | | |Ranger2=yes | ||
group2=Dark | | |group2=Dark | ||
assist2=Dark | | |assist2=Dark | ||
field2=Burn | | |field2=Burn | ||
field2power=2 | | |field2power=2 | ||
browser2=It spits blobs of fire and lets loose dark pulses to attack. | | |browser2=It spits blobs of fire and lets loose dark pulses to attack. | ||
Ranger3=yes | | |Ranger3=yes | ||
group3=Dark | | |group3=Dark | ||
assist3=Dark | | |assist3=Dark | ||
field3=Burn | | |field3=Burn | ||
field3power=2 | | |field3power=2 | ||
browser3=It releases a dark pulse around itself that makes Pokémon Tired. | | |browser3=It releases a dark pulse around itself that makes Pokémon Tired. | ||
rumble2=yes| | |rumble2=yes | ||
rumble2attack=4| | |rumble2attack=4 | ||
rumble2defense=3| | |rumble2defense=3 | ||
rumble2speed=3 | |rumble2speed=3 | ||
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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Houndoom may have been based on the {{wp|Cerberus}} of {{wp|Greek mythology|Greek}} and {{wp|Roman mythology}}, or other {{wp|black dog (ghost)|legends}} of {{wp|hellhound}}s. Houndoom is also similar in appearance to {{wp|Doberman Pinscher|Doberman}}s. Its tail resembles that of common depictions of the {{wp|devil}}. Houndoom also seems to bear some resemblances to the extinct {{wp|tasmanian tiger|Tasmanian Tiger/Tasmanian Wolf}}. | Houndoom may have been based on the {{wp|Cerberus}} of {{wp|Greek mythology|Greek}} and {{wp|Roman mythology}}, or other {{wp|black dog (ghost)|legends}} of {{wp|hellhound}}s. Houndoom is also similar in appearance to {{wp|Doberman Pinscher|Doberman}}s. Its tail resembles that of common depictions of the {{wp|devil}}. Houndoom also seems to bear some resemblances to the extinct {{wp|tasmanian tiger|Tasmanian Tiger/Tasmanian Wolf}}. The Tasmanian Tiger was a hound-like marsupial with a lean body and stripey pattern on its back, much like Houndoom in respects of appearance. Houndoom's shiny coloration could be based on {{wp|Yama}}, the Hindu Lord of the Fallen, who often appears blue and red. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
{{PokémonPrevNextFoot | | {{PokémonPrevNextFoot | prev=Houndour | next=Kingdra | prevnum=228 | nextnum=230 | type=dark | type2=fire }} | ||
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{{Project Pokédex notice}} | {{Project Pokédex notice}} |
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Houndoom (Japanese: ヘルガー Hellgar) is a dual-type Dark/Fire Pokémon.
It evolves from Houndour starting at level 24. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Houndoom using the Houndoominite.
Biology
Houndoom is a quadruped, canine Pokémon that is mainly black with a long orange snout and an orange underbelly. It has small, red eyes and a black nose. Around its neck is a white band with a small skull-shaped pendant on its throat. There are two white bands on each of its ankles, as well as three rib-like ridges on its back. Houndoom has a long, skinny tail with a triangular tip and three clawed toes on each paw. On top of its head is a pair of long, curved gray horns. These horns are smaller on the female than the male.
As Mega Houndoom, the ridges on its back thicken, and it gains additional, bone-like rings around the base of its tail. The rings on its tail have small spikes on top, causing them to resemble vertebrae. The ridge at the base of Mega Houndoom's neck is longer and curves forward towards its shoulders. Instead of a band with a skull pendant, there is a large, toothed structure around its neck. This bone-like formation has two large spikes on either side and three pointed teeth on the bottom. Mega Houndoom's horns now point straight up with a small, outward curve in the middle. The two bands on its hind legs have vanished, and those on its forelegs are broken in the front. Its claws are a dark red due to its ability to generate more heat.[1] Finally, the tip of its tail is now split down the middle.
In a Houndoom pack, the one with its horns raked sharply towards the back serves a leadership role. Leadership is determined by fights within the pack. Its gut is full of toxins, which are used to create fire. This gives Houndoom's fire a foul odor and the wounds it inflicts will never heal. Houndoom appears near rough terrain areas. Its howling induces shivering in other Pokémon, and often sends them scurrying back to their nests.
In the anime
Major appearances
Harrison's Houndoom
Harrison used a Houndoom during the Silver Conference, where it helped to recover the flame of Ho-Oh and defeated Ash's Snorlax in their battle. However, it lost to Ash's Bayleef and was Harrison's final Pokémon in the Semi-Finals, in which it lost to a Rhyhorn.
Other
Houndoom first appeared in Houndoom's Special Delivery. When Misty's Togepi got separated from Ash and his friends, it came across a Houndoom that was delivering a package. Houndoom took Togepi back to Ash, Misty and Brock.
A Pokémon poacher was using a Houndoom alongside a Scyther to chase Celebi at the beginning of Celebi: Voice of the Forest.
Joshua used a Houndoom in the Pacifidlog Town Contest during Mean With Envy and Pacifidlog Jam.
Another Houndoom appeared in Flint Sparks the Fire! and The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore! under the ownership of the Proprietor.
A Houndoom also appeared in Genesect and the Legend Awakened battling the Genesect Army at Pokémon Hills.
A Houndoom that can Mega Evolve into Mega Houndoom appeared in Mega Evolution Special IV, under the ownership of Malva.
A Houndoom appeared in From A to Z! under the ownership of Mable.
A Houndoom was used by the ninja's that attacked the Ninja Village in A Festival of Decisions!.
Minor appearances
A Houndoom appeared in The Screen Actor's Guilt in Vitzo's fantasy.
Two Houndoom were among the Pokémon resting in some hot springs in Entei at Your Own Risk.
In A Ruin with a View, they were used by Team Magma in Oldale Town. They reappeared in a flashback in A Three Team Scheme!.
A Houndoom was used by one of the students of the Pokémon Trainer's School in Gonna Rule The School!.
Dr. Yung used a mirage Houndoom in The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon.
A Houndoom made a cameo appearance in a vizualization in Hi Ho Silver Wind!.
Multiple Houndoom appeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew as part of the feuding armies. Three of them attacked Lucario.
A Houndoom appeared in May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!.
A Houndoom appeared in a flashback in Duels of the Jungle!.
A Coordinator's Houndoom was used alongside a Mightyena in the Battle Stage of the Daybreak Contest in Playing the Performance Encore!.
A Houndoom that can Mega Evolve into Mega Houndoom appeared in Mega Evolution Special I.
A Houndoom that can Mega Evolve appeared in M19, under the control of Dohga and Ether's Mega Wave.
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In the manga
In the movie adaptations
A Pokémon hunter owned a Houndoom in Celebi: a Timeless Encounter.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
A group of Houndoom first appeared in Slick Slowking, used by Carl to prevent Gold and Crystal from attacking with their Roar attack.
Maxie is revealed to have five Houndoom in his arsenal, one of which he used to kill Norman to prevent him from using Rayquaza to interrupt Kyogre and Groudon's fight again.
In Showdown with Houndoom, Pearl comes across a Houndoom that attacked him and Rayler.
Darach has a Houndoom which was used in his battle against Platinum in Getting the Drop on Gallade II.
In the X & Y arc Team Flare Scientist Mable owns a Houndoom.
In the Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon manga
A Houndoom appeared in Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon.
In the TCG
- Main article: Houndoom (TCG)
Game data
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Games | Event | Region | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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Y | 2014 Korean World Championship Series Houndoom | All | South Korea | 50 | July 6, 2014 |
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Events* | Houndoominite (100%) |
Stats
Base stats
Houndoom
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HP: 75
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135 - 182 | 260 - 354 | |
90
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85 - 156 | 166 - 306 | |
50
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49 - 112 | 94 - 218 | |
110
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103 - 178 | 202 - 350 | |
80
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76 - 145 | 148 - 284 | |
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90 - 161 | 175 - 317 | |
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Mega Houndoom
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HP: 75
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135 - 182 | 260 - 354 | |
90
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90
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85 - 156 | 166 - 306 | |
140
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130 - 211 | 256 - 416 | |
90
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85 - 156 | 166 - 306 | |
115
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108 - 183 | 211 - 361 | |
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Smokescreen | Houndoom (Aquapolis 14) |
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Trivia
- No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Houndoom and its pre-evolution.
- Houndoom has three different sprites in each Generation II game. It also shares this same trait in Generation IV games. This makes it one of the few Pokémon with this distinction.
- Mega Houndoom has the highest Special Attack of all non-legendary Dark-type Pokémon.
Origin
Houndoom may have been based on the Cerberus of Greek and Roman mythology, or other legends of hellhounds. Houndoom is also similar in appearance to Dobermans. Its tail resembles that of common depictions of the devil. Houndoom also seems to bear some resemblances to the extinct Tasmanian Tiger/Tasmanian Wolf. The Tasmanian Tiger was a hound-like marsupial with a lean body and stripey pattern on its back, much like Houndoom in respects of appearance. Houndoom's shiny coloration could be based on Yama, the Hindu Lord of the Fallen, who often appears blue and red.
Name origin
Houndoom is a combination of hound and doom.
Hellgar is a combination of hell (alluding to its dark and fiery nature, as a hellhound) and gar (a sound that dogs make).
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