Houndoom (Pokémon)
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| Houndoom ヘルガー Hellgar | |
 Artwork from FR/LG | |
| National Dex | #229 |
|---|---|
| Johto Dex | #210 |
| Hoenn Dex | #367 |
| Sinnoh Dex | #— |
| Fiore Browser | R-161 |
| Almia Browser | R-154 |
| Type | Dark / Fire |
| Species | Dark Pokémon |
| Height | 4′07″ (1.4m) |
| Weight | 77.2 lbs. (35.0kg) |
| Abilities | Early Bird |
| Flash Fire | |
| Egg group | Ground |
| Time to hatch | 5,120 steps |
| Effort yield | 2 SpA |
| Exp. yield | 204 base exp. |
| Lv100 at | 1,250,000 exp. |
| Gender | 50% ♀ / 50% ♂ |
| Pokédex color | Black |
| Catch rate | 45 |
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Houndoom (Japanese: ヘルガー Hellgar) is a Dark/Fire-type Pokémon.
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Biology
Physiology
Houndoom has a taller build than its predecessor, Houndour. There are two white bands at each of Houndoom's ankles instead of just one. Houndoom has a long, skinny tail that ends in an arrow-head. It appears to have a collar with a small skull pendant and a pair of curled horns.
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.
Behavior
Houndoom are generally very protective, alert, head strong, 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.
Habitat
Diet
Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Houndoom first appeared in Houndoom's Special Delivery. When Misty's Togepi got separated from Ash and friends the Spike Ball Pokémon came across a Houndoom that was delivering a package. Houndoom took Togepi back to Ash, Misty and Brock.
Gary Oak has a Houndoom that he may or may not have caught as a Houndour. This Houndoom was seen in Gary's profile in The Ties that Bind!.
A Pokémon Hunter was using a Houndoom alongside a Scyther to chase Celebi at the begining of Pokémon 4Ever.
Harrison used a Houndoom against Ash during the Silver Conference.
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.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Special manga
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.
In the TCG
- Main article: Houndoom (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | |
| 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 | 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. | |
| 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. | |
| IV | Diamond | Long ago, people imagined its eerie howls to be the call of the grim reaper. |
| Pearl | Long ago, people imagined its eerie howls to be the call of the grim reaper. |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| II | Pokémon Gold and Silver | None | Evolve Houndour |
| Pokémon Crystal | None | Evolve Houndour | |
| III | Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire | None | Trade |
| Pokémon Emerald | None | Evolve Houndour | |
| Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen | None | Trade | |
| Pokémon Colosseum | One | Realgam Tower (Shadow) | |
| Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness | None | Evolve Houndour | |
| IV | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | Rare | Routes 214 and 215 (Poké Radar, Pearl only) |
| Pokémon Platinum | Unknown | ||
| Pal Park | Mountain |
In side games
| Game | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Trozei! | Endless Level 63 Forever Level 13 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den |
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | Evolve from Houndour |
| Pokémon Ranger | Jungle Relic |
| Pokémon Ranger Batonnage | Offshore Oil Platform Hideout |
Base stats
| HP: | 75 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack: | 90 | |
| Defense: | 50 | |
| SpAtk: | 110 | |
| SpDef: | 80 | |
| Speed: | 95 |
Type effectiveness
| Weakness | Resistance | |
|---|---|---|
Notes:
- If Houndour has the Flash Fire ability, the effectiveness of Fire attacks will be 0×.
- If Miracle Eye is used, the effectiveness of Psychic becomes 1×.
Learnset
Houndoom is capable of learning the following moves (from its evolution onwards):
NOTE: Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
By leveling up
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By TM/HM
By breeding
| Move | Type | Cat. | Father |
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| Beat Up* | 
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| Smeargle |
| Counter* | 
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| Smeargle |
| Fire Spin | 
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| Vulpix |
| Pursuit |
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| Tauros |
| Rage | 
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| Tauros |
| Reversal* |
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| Smeargle |
| Spite* | 
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| Smeargle |
| *Indicates moves only available through chain breeding. | |||
By tutoring
In Pokémon Crystal:
In Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen and Emerald:
In Pokémon Emerald:
Special moves
In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Houndour learns Charm after being purified.
Side game data
| Pokémon Trozei! | ||
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| Rarity: Rare |
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| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | ||
| 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! | |
| Pokémon Ranger | ||
| Group:
| Loops: 6 | Minimum Experience: 60 |
| Poké Assist:
| Field Move: Burn x2 | Maximum Experience: 80 |
| Houndoom blows out a big ball of fire. It has no trouble torching a Fallen Log. | ||
| Pokémon Ranger Batonnage | ||
| Group:
| Poké Assist:
| Field Move: Burn x2 |
Evolution
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Level 24
Houndoom
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Sprites
For other sprites and images, please see Houndoom images on Bulbagarden Archives.Trivia
- Houndoom and Houndour are the only two Pokémon to have Fire-type as a secondary type.
- No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Houndoom and its pre-evolution.
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. Its German name, Hundemon, comes from Hund and Dämon. Its French name, Demolosse, comes from démon and molosse.
In other languages
External links
- Article on Wikipedia
- Flamethrower, the fanlisting for Houndoom at The Anime Fanlistings Network
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