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Height
4′07″
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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.
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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
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Sp.Def
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Speed
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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
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 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 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 AG115-AG116.
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 Template:PSV, used by Keane to prevent Gold and Crystal from attacking with their Roar attack.
In the TCG
- Main article: Houndoom (TCG)
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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{{{heartgolddex}}}
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| SoulSilver
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{{{soulsilverdex}}}
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Game locations
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In side games
Base stats
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Range
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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 1×.
Learnset
Template:Evolved learnset intro
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
Template:Side game
Evolution
Sprites
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
- German: Hundemon - A combination hund, "dog," and demon.
- French: Demolosse
- Korean: 헬가 Helga
External links
For other sprites and images, please see Houndoom images on Bulbagarden Archives.
