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Artwork from FR/LG
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Height
4′07″ Imperial
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1.4 m Metric
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4′07″/1.4 m Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
77.2 lbs. Imperial
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35.0 kg Metric
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77.2 lbs./35.0 kg Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP 0
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Atk 0
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Def 0
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Sp.Atk 0
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Sp.Def 0
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Speed 0
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Base Exp.: 204
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Battle Exp.: 2041*
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Houndoom (Japanese: ヘルガー Hellgar) is a Dark/Fire-type Pokémon.
Biology
Physiology
The skull Houndours wear on their heads has moved into the creature's chest. A pair of long, goat-like horns have grown from the back of Houndoom's head (similar to Satyr), another set of ankle rings have appeared, as well as another bone crescent on the back. The short, stubby tail of Houndour becomes long and thin, with a spade shape in the tip.
Gender differences
A female has smaller horns.
Special abilities
Behavior
Habitat
Diet
Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Houndoom first appeared in EP180. When Misty's Togepi got separated from Ash and co, 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 along side 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 AG115-AG116.
Three Houndoom apeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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Gold
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If you are burned by the flames it shoots from its mouth, the pain will never go away.
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Silver
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Upon hearing its eerie howls, other Pokémon get the shivers and head straight back to their nests.
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Crystal
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The pungent-smelling flame that shoots from its mouth results from toxins burning in its body.
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Stadium 2
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If you are burned by the flames it shoots from its mouth, the pain will never go away.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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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.
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Emerald
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In a Houndoom pack, the one with its horns raked sharply back serves a leadership role. They choose their leader by fighting among themselves.
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FireRed
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Upon hearing its eerie howls, other Pokémon get the shivers and head straight back to their nests.
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LeafGreen
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If you are burned by the flames it shoots from its mouth, the pain will never go away.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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Long ago, people imagined its eerie howls to be the call of the grim reaper.
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Pearl
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Long ago, people imagined its eerie howls to be the call of the grim reaper.
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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SoulSilver
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In side games
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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75
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135 - 182
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260 - 354
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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Total: 500
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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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 100.
Learnset
Template:Evolved learnset intro
By leveling up
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, and can evolve into Houndoom.
Side game data
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Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
Along with Umbreon, it is an icon for Template:Type2 due to fine stats and appealing appearance, ensuring that representatives of the type increase as generations go on.
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 firey nature.
In other languages
- German: Hundemon - A combination "hund," German for "dog," and "demon."
- French: Demolosse
- Korean: 헬가 Helga
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