Houndoom (Pokémon)

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Houndour #228: Houndour
Pokémon
#230: Kingdra Kingdra
Houndoom
ヘルガー Hellgar
#229
229Houndoom.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type
Dark Fire
Category
Dark Pokémon
Abilities
Early Bird or Flash Fire Tension
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Johto
#215
Hoenn
#367
Sinnoh
#177
Regional Browser numbers
Fiore
R-161
Almia
R-154
Oblivia
R-267 N-084
Height
4'07"
Imperial
1.4 m
Metric
Weight
77.2 lbs.
Imperial
35.0 kg
Metric
Dex color
Black
Catch rate
45 (5.9%)
Body style
Body08.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F229.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Breeding
Ground group 21 cycles
(5355 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
2
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 204 Battle Exp.: 2041*

Houndoom (Japanese: ヘルガー Hellgar) is a dual-type Dark/Fire Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It evolves from Houndour starting at level 24.

Biology

Physiology

Having the same coloration as its pre-evolved form, Houndour, Houndoom has a taller build with a longer snout. There are two white bands at each of Houndoom's ankles instead of just one, as well as three bands on its back instead of two. Houndoom has a long, skinny tail that ends in an arrowhead and visible claws on its feet. It appears to have a collar with a small skull pendant and a pair of curled horns, but no discernible ears.

Gender differences

A female has smaller horns.

Special abilities

Houndoom's abilities are the same as Houndour's, only stronger. As a matter of fact, legends claim that anyone that gets burned by Houndoom's Fire attacks will never be healed and that Houndoom's howling was once claimed to be the call of the Grim Reaper. Its fire comes from toxins burning in its gut, this also gives its fire a foul odor.

Behavior

Houndoom are generally very protective, alert, headstrong, intelligent, and very focused. They can be overly aggressive, but only to protect themselves, their young, their territory, or their owner. However, when properly trained, they can be extremely loyal, loving, and caring Pokémon, as well as very good pets. In a Houndoom pack, the Houndoom with its horns raked sharply towards the back serves a leadership role. Houndoom choose their leader by fighting amongst themselves.

Habitat

Houndoom live in very dark woods. Due to their black skin tone, they easily blend in at night. They may also appear near volcanic areas.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Houndoom is a predatory Pokémon that preys on smaller mammalian Pokémon. It hunts with the Houndour and Houndoom in its pack.

In the anime

File:Bartender Houndoom.png
Houndoom in the anime

Major appearances

Houndoom first appeared in Houndoom's Special Delivery. When Misty's Togepi got separated from Ash and friends, it came across a Houndoom that was delivering a package. Houndoom took Togepi back to Ash, Misty and Brock.

Minor appearances

A Pokémon poacher was using a Houndoom alongside a Scyther to chase Celebi at the beginning of Celebi: Voice of the Forest.

Harrison used a Houndoom against Ash during the Silver Conference.

In A Ruin with a View it was used by Team Magma in Oldale Town.

A Houndoom was used by one of the students of the Pokémon Trainer's School in Gonna Rule The School!.

Joshua used a Houndoom in the Pacifidlog Town Contest during Mean With Envy and Pacifidlog Jam.

Three Houndoom appeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

Another Houndoom appeared in Flint Sparks the Fire! and The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore! under the ownership of the Proprietor.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP180 Houndoom Ash's Pokédex Houndoom, the Dark Pokémon. The evolved form of Houndour. Houndoom's eerie howl is said to cause those who hear it to shudder in fear.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

A group of Houndoom first appeared in Volume 13, used by Keane 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 Volume 35, Pearl comes across a Houndoom that attacked him and Torahiko.

In the TCG

Main article: Houndoom (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I
Red {{{redbluedex}}}
Blue
Yellow {{{yellowdex}}}
Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II
Gold If you are burned by the flames it shoots from its mouth, the pain will never go away.
Silver Upon hearing its eerie howls, other Pokémon get the shivers and head straight back to their nests.
Crystal The pungent-smelling flame that shoots from its mouth results from toxins burning in its body.
Stadium 2 If you are burned by the flames it shoots from its mouth, the pain will never go away.
Generation III
Ruby In a Houndoom pack, the one with its horns raked sharply towards the back serves a leadership role. These Pokémon choose their leader by fighting amongst themselves.
Sapphire
Emerald In a Houndoom pack, the one with its horns raked sharply back serves a leadership role. They choose their leader by fighting among themselves.
FireRed Upon hearing its eerie howls, other Pokémon get the shivers and head straight back to their nests.
LeafGreen If you are burned by the flames it shoots from its mouth, the pain will never go away.
Generation IV
Diamond Long ago, people imagined its eerie howls to be the call of the grim reaper.
Pearl
Platinum The flames it breathes when angry contain toxins. If they cause a burn, it will hurt forever.
HeartGold If you are burned by the flames it shoots from its mouth, the pain will never go away.
SoulSilver Upon hearing its eerie howls, other Pokémon get the shivers and head straight back to their nests.
Generation V
Black おこったときに くちから ふきだす ほのおには どくそも まじっていて やけどになると いつまでも うずく。
White
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Trade
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
None Evolve Houndour
Crystal
None Evolve Houndour
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Trade
Emerald
None Evolve Houndour
FireRed LeafGreen
None Trade
Colosseum
One Realgam Tower (Shadow)
XD
None Evolve Houndour
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Rare Routes 214 and 215 (Poké Radar(Pearl only)
Platinum
None Evolve Houndour
HeartGold SoulSilver
Common Safari Zone
Pal Park
Mountain
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
None Evolve Houndour (Black only)
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Trozei! Endless Level 63
Forever Level 13
Pair Trozei
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team
Evolve from Houndour
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Treeshroud Forest (1F-10F)
Pokémon Ranger Jungle Relic
Pokémon Ranger:
Shadows of Almia
Oil Field Hideout
Pokémon Ranger:
Guardian Signs
Air Fortress
Dark Temple

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
75
135 - 182 260 - 354
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
110
103 - 178 202 - 350
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
Total:
500
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
4/4 ★★★★
Power
3/3 ★★★
Skill
2/2 ★★
Stamina
3/4 ★★★
Jump
3/4 ★★★
Total
15/17 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark ½×
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
00Start Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 09595% 15
00Start Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
00Start Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25
00Start Howl Normal Status 0000 —% 40
00Start Smog Poison Special 02020 07070% 20
044 Howl Normal Status 0000 —% 40
088 Smog Poison Special 02020 07070% 20
1313 Roar Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
1616 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25
2020 Odor Sleuth Normal Status 0000 —% 40
2626 Beat Up Dark Physical 0000 100100% 10
3030 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 09595% 15
3535 Faint Attack Dark Physical 06060 —% 20
4141 Embargo Dark Status 0000 100100% 15
4545 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100100% 15
5050 Flamethrower Fire Special 09595 100100% 15
5656 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15
6060 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000 —% 20
6565 Purgatory Fire Special 100100 05050% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Houndoom
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Houndoom
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM22 SolarBeam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Ghost Sprite.png TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09595 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM36 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 120120 085}}85% 5
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM43 Nitro Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM46 Thief Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Canon Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM50 Overheat Fire Special 140140 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM59 Devastate Fire Special 03030 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 075}}75% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM63 Embargo Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM67 Retaliation Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM95 Bark Out Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Houndoom
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Houndoom
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Father   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
SneaselWeavileHoundourHoundoom
Beat Up Dark Physical 10 100% 10
SlakothVigorothSlakingLucario
Counter Fighting Physical 100% 20
MeowthPersianFarfetch’dKecleonAbsolMonferno
InfernapeStunkySkuntankLucario
Feint Normal Physical 50 100% 10
ArbokGrowlitheArcanineFlareonSnubbullGranbull
HoundourHoundoomDonphanExploudManectricHippowdon
MurandoDarumakkaDarmanitan
Fire Fang Fire Physical 65 95% 15
VulpixNinetalesPonytaRapidashFlareonTorchic
CombuskenBlazikenTorkoalChimcharMonfernoInfernape
Kuitaran
Fire Spin Fire Special 15 70% 15
NinetalesMeowthPersianAipomAmbipomHoundour
HoundoomShiftryChimcharMonfernoInfernapeChoroneko
LepardasZoruaZoroark
Nasty Plot Dark Status —% 20
Dunsparce
Spite Ghost Status 100% 10
MankeyPrimeapeSlakingInfernapeZoruaZoroark
Punishment Dark Physical 100% 5
RattataRaticateTaurosUmbreonDunsparceZangoose
AbsolBuizelFloatzel
Pursuit Dark Physical 40 100% 20
PrimeapeTaurosDunsparceSnubbullGranbullSandile
WaruvileWaruvialDarumakkaDarmanitanBuffalon
Rage Normal Physical 20 100% 20
GrowlitheArcanineVigorothSlakingYorterryHaderia
MurandoKojofuKojondoBuffalon
Reversal Fighting Physical 100% 15
RattataRaticateDiglettDugtrioSentretFurret
PoochyenaMightyenaMawileSpindaKecleonAbsol
GlameowPurugly
Sucker Punch Dark Physical 80 100% 5
ArbokArcanineJolteonSnubbullGranbullHoundoom
DonphanExploudElectrikeManectricShinxLuxio
LuxrayHippowdonMurando
Thunder Fang Electric Physical 65 95% 15
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Houndoom in Generation V
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Houndoom in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Houndoom
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Houndoom
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Houndoom can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Houndoom cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Houndoom
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Houndoom
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Special moves

Shadow moves <span style="color:#{{{2}}};">Level 48+ Purified moves
Shadow Rush File:Box colo 229.png Faint Attack Dark
-- Howl Normal
-- Smog Poison
-- Flamethrower Fire

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Houndour learns Charm after being purified.

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Pinball RS
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Trozei!
 Trozeiani229.png 
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
File:MDP RT 229.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: Evolve
Friend Area: Ravaged Field
Phrases
51%-100% HP My Howl leaves foes shaking with fear!
26%-50% HP Darn... My remaining HP's down to half...
1%-25% HP It's all over for me... I don't have the energy to even bark...
Level up I've leveled up! I will howl with greater authority!
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up I've leveled up! I will howl with greater authority!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 229.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -4.5%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Dark  Poké Assist: Dark PA.png
( Dark )
Field move: Burn fm.pngBurn fm.png
(Burn ×2)
Loops: 6 Min. exp.: 60 Max. exp.: 80
Browser entry  
Houndoom blows out a big ball of fire. It has no trouble torching a Fallen Log.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Dark  Poké Assist: Dark PA.png
( Dark )
Field move: Burn 2 field move.png
(Burn ×2)
Browser entry  
It spits blobs of fire and lets loose dark pulses to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Dark  Dark Assist.png
( Dark )
Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
Burn 2 field move.png
(Burn ×2)
Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
It releases a dark pulse around itself that makes Pokémon Tired.
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
None.png PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Houndour
Unevolved
Houndour
 Dark  Fire 
Rare Candy
Level 24


Houndoom
First evolution
Houndoom
 Dark  Fire 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
Spr 2g 229.png Spr 2s 229.png Spr 2c 229.png Spr b 2g 229.png
Spr 2g 229 s.png Spr 2s 229 s.png Spr 2c 229 s.png Spr b 2g 229 s.png
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 229.png Spr 3e 229.png Spr 3f 229.png Spr b 3r 229.png
Spr 3r 229 s.png Spr 3e 229 s.png Spr 3f 229 s.png Spr b 3r 229 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 229 m.png Spr 4p 229 m.png Spr 4h 229 m.png Spr b 4d 229 m.png
Spr 4d 229 f.png Spr 4p 229 f.png Spr 4h 229 f.png Spr b 4d 229 f.png
Spr 4d 229 m s.png Spr 4p 229 m s.png Spr 4h 229 m s.png Spr b 4d 229 m s.png
Spr 4d 229 f s.png Spr 4p 229 f s.png Spr 4h 229 f s.png Spr b 4d 229 f s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 229 m.png Spr 5b2 229 m.png Spr b 5b 229 m.png
Spr 5b 229 f.png Spr 5b2 229 f.png Spr b 5b 229 f.png
Spr 5b 229 m s.png Spr 5b2 229 m s.png Spr b 5b 229 m s.png
Spr 5b 229 f s.png Spr 5b2 229 f s.png Spr b 5b 229 f s.png
Houndoom For other sprites and images, please see Houndoom images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Origin

Houndoom is similar to a Doberman, but may have been inspired by Cerberus or other legends of hellhounds.

Name origin

Houndoom's name is a combination of hound and doom. Its Japanese name is based on hell, alluding to its fiery nature, and gar, a sound that dogs make.

In other languages

External links

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