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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* 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. | * 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 {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with this distinction. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Houndoom appears to be based on the legends of {{wp|hellhound}}s and {{wp|black dog (ghost)|black dogs}}, possibly {{wp|Cerberus}} of {{wp|Greek mythology | Houndoom appears to be based on the legends of {{wp|hellhound}}s and {{wp|black dog (ghost)|black dogs}}, possibly {{wp|Cerberus}} of {{wp|Greek mythology}}. Its horns and pointed tail resemble common depictions of the {{wp|devil}}, and the bands around its ankles resemble {{wp|shackle}}s. Considering its Pokédex entries and skeletal adornments, it may be inspired by the {{wp|grim reaper}}. Its build and coloration are similar to a {{wp|Dobermann}}, and it also bears resemblance to the extinct {{wp|thylacine}} due to the stripe-like bony ridges on its back. Its pack-hunting, social nature, and eerie howling are reminiscent of {{wp|Wolf|wolves}}. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
