Houndoom (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Houndoom (disambiguation).

Houndoom ヘルガー Hellgar #229
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Dark Fire Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Species Dark Pokémon
Abilities Early Bird or Flash Fire Flash Fire Blue-Striped ----- Unnerve Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #215 Hoenn #367 Sinnoh #177 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-161 Almia R-154 Oblivia R-267 N-084
Height 4'07" Imperial 1.4 m Metric 4'07"/1.4 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 77.2 lbs. Imperial 35.0 kg Metric 77.2 lbs./35.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Black	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style File:BodyUnknown.png Blue-Striped	Footprint     File:F487O.png Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Genderless Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Field 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*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V On Eevee's Pokédex

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

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

Female Houndoom have 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

Rough-terrain Pokémon

Although Houndoom inhabit deep woods, they may also appear near volcanic areas. Their dark fur allows them to blend in at night.

Diet

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

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I. Generation I Kanto Upon hearing its eerie howls, other Pokémon get the shivers and head straight back to their nests. Generation II Johto If you are burned by the flames it shoots from its mouth, the pain will never go away. ??? No Pokédex data is available.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I. Generation I Kanto None Trade Generation II Johto Common Safari Zone

Stats

Base stats

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

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 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost ½× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost ½× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost ½× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost ½× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Notes: If Miracle Eye is used by an opponent or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Psychic-type  moves is 1×. If this Pokémon has Flash Fire, the effectiveness of  Fire-type  moves is 0×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV

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 Inferno Fire Special 100100 05050% 5

A level of "Start" indicates a move that will be known by a Houndoom obtained at level 1 in Generation V 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
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM05	Roar	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	—	100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	—	—%	5
	TM12	Taunt	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—%	15
	TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100%	15
	TM36	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	90	100%	10
	TM38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85%	5
	TM41	Torment	Dark	Status	—	100%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
	TM43	Flame Charge	Fire	Physical	50	100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100%	15
	TM50	Overheat	Fire	Special	140	90%	5
	TM59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	30	100%	15
	TM61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	—	75%	15
	TM63	Embargo	Dark	Status	—	100%	15
	TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100%	10
	TM67	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	70	100%	5
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90%	5
	TM85	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100	100%	15
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100%	15
	TM95	Snarl	Dark	Special	55	95%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	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
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Beat Up	Dark	Physical	—	100%	10
	Feint	Normal	Physical	30	100%	10
	Fire Fang	Fire	Physical	65	95%	15
	Fire Spin	Fire	Special	35	85%	15
	Nasty Plot	Dark	Status	—	—%	20
	Spite	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
	Punishment	Dark	Physical	—	100%	5
	Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100%	20
	Rage	Normal	Physical	20	100%	20
	Reversal	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	15
	Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100%	5
	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
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Dark Pulse	Dark	Special	80	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Foul Play	Dark	Physical	95	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Hyper Voice	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Role Play	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snatch	Dark	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Super Fang	Normal	Physical	—	90%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
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

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
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 moves from other generations

Evolution

Unevolved Houndour  Dark  Fire

Level 24 →

First evolution Houndoom  Dark  Fire

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