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'''Houndoom''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ヘルガー''' ''Hellgar'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dark|Fire}} Pokémon.
'''Houndoom''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ヘルガー''' ''Hellgar'') is a dual-type {{2t|Dark|Fire}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation II]].
 
It [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Houndour}} starting at [[level]] 24.


It [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Houndour}} starting at [[level]] 24. It can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Houndoom''' using the {{DL|Mega Stone|Houndoominite}}.
Houndoom can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Houndoom''' using the [[Houndoominite]].


==Biology==
==Biology==
Houndoom is a quadruped, canine Pokémon that is mainly black with a long orange snout and an orange underbelly. It has small, red eyes and a black nose. Around its neck is a white band with a small skull-shaped pendant on its throat. There are two white bands on each of its ankles, as well as three rib-like ridges on its back. Houndoom has a long, skinny tail with a triangular tip and three clawed toes on each paw. On top of its head is a pair of long, curved gray horns. These horns are smaller on the female than the male.
Houndoom is a quadrupedal, {{wp|dog|canine}}  {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with black fur, a long orange snout, and an orange underbelly. It has small red eyes and a black nose. Around its neck is a white band with a small skull-shaped pendant on its throat. There are two white bands on each of its ankles, as well as three rib-like ridges on its back. Houndoom has a long, skinny tail with a triangular tip and three clawed toes on each paw. Atop its head is a pair of long, curved gray horns. These horns are smaller on the female than the male. Unlike its pre-evolution, it does not have discernable ears.


As Mega Houndoom, the ridges on its back thicken, and it gains additional, bone-like rings around the base of its tail. The rings on its tail have small spikes on top, causing them to resemble vertebrae. The ridge at the base of Mega Houndoom's neck is longer and curves forward towards its shoulders. Instead of a band with a skull pendant, there is a large, toothed structure around its neck. This bone-like formation has two large spikes on either side and three pointed teeth on the bottom. Mega Houndoom's horns now point straight up with a small, outward curve in the middle. The two bands on its hind legs have vanished, and those on its forelegs are broken in the front. Its claws are a dark red due to its ability to generate more heat.<ref>http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/#Houndoom</ref> Finally, the tip of its tail is now split down the middle.
Houndoom live in packs. The one with its horns raked sharply towards the back serves a leadership role. Leadership is determined by fights within the pack. It is believed that Houndoom dreams about this leadership role while it sleeps. Its gut is full of toxins, which are used to create unique fire mixed with poison. This gives Houndoom's fire a foul odor and the burns it inflicts will never heal. After finishing off its prey, Houndoom divides it evenly among its pack. Houndoom appears near {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rough-terrain Pokémon|rough terrain areas}}. Its howling induces shivering in other Pokémon, and often sends them scurrying back to their nests. In the past, people thought Houndoom's howl came from the grim reaper. Houndoom usually breathes fire when it is angry. As mentioned in {{g|Sleep}}, Houndoom is known to rarely breathe out flames while it sleeps.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>


In a Houndoom pack, the one with its horns raked sharply towards the back serves a leadership role. Leadership is determined by fights within the pack. Its gut is full of toxins, which are used to create fire. This gives Houndoom's fire a foul odor and the wounds it inflicts will never heal. Houndoom appears near {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rough-terrain Pokémon|volcanic areas}}. Its howling induces shivering in other Pokémon, and often sends them scurrying back to their nests.
===Forms===
Houndoom can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Houndoom.


==In the anime==
As [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Houndoom, the ridges on its back thicken, and it gains additional bone-like rings around the base of its tail. The rings on its tail have small spikes on top resembling vertebrae. The ridge at the base of Mega Houndoom's neck is longer and curves forward towards its shoulders. Instead of a band with a skull pendant, there is a large, toothed structure around its neck. This bone-like formation has two large spikes on either side and three pointed teeth on the bottom. Mega Houndoom's horns now point straight up with a small, outward curve in the middle. The two bands on its hind legs have vanished, and those on its forelegs are broken in the front.  
[[File:Harrison Houndoom.png|thumb|220px|left|Houndoom in the anime]]
[[File:Mega Houndoom Mega Banette anime.png|thumb|220px|left|Mega Houndoom in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Harrison's Houndoom]]====
{{jo|Harrison}} used a {{TP|Harrison|Houndoom}} during the [[Silver Conference]], where it helped to recover the flame of Ho-Oh and defeated [[Ash's Snorlax]] in their battle. However, it lost to [[Ash's Bayleef]] and was Harrison's final Pokémon in the Semi-Finals, in which it lost to a {{p|Rhyhorn}}.


====Other====
Its claws are a dark red due to its ability to generate more heat, which causes pain to Mega Houndoom.<ref>http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/#Houndoom</ref> Finally, the tip of its tail is now split down the middle. When it Mega Evolves, its entire body generates heat. Its fiery breath is now powerful enough to burn foes into ashes.
Houndoom first appeared in ''[[EP180|Houndoom's Special Delivery]]''. When [[Misty's Togepi]] got separated from {{Ash}} and {{Ashfr}}, it came across a Houndoom that was delivering a package. Houndoom took Togepi back to Ash, {{an|Misty}} and {{an|Brock}}.
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A [[Pokémon poacher]] was using a Houndoom alongside a {{p|Scyther}} to chase {{p|Celebi}} at the beginning of ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''.
===Evolution===
Houndoom evolves from {{p|Houndour}}.


{{OBP|Joshua|Coordinator}} used a Houndoom in the [[Pacifidlog Town]] {{pkmn|Contest}} during ''[[AG115|Mean With Envy]]'' and ''[[AG116|Pacifidlog Jam]]''.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]].)
 
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Another Houndoom appeared in ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'' and ''[[DP166|The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!]]'' under the ownership of the [[Proprietor]].
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A Houndoom also appeared in ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'' battling the [[Genesect Army]] at [[Pokémon Hills]].
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===Minor appearances===
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A Houndoom appeared in ''[[EP203|The Screen Actor's Guilt]]'' in [[Vitzo]]'s fantasy.
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Two Houndoom were among the Pokémon resting in some hot springs in ''[[EP259|Entei at Your Own Risk]]''.
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In ''[[AG002|A Ruin with a View]]'' they were used by [[Team Magma]] in [[Oldale Town]]. They reappeared in a flashback in ''[[AG027|A Tree Team Scheme!]]''.
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A Houndoom was used by one of the students of the [[Pokémon Trainer's School]] in ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]''.
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[[Dr. Yung]] used a {{pkmn2|mirage}} Houndoom in ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]''.
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A Houndoom made a cameo appearance in a vizualization in ''[[AG121|Hi Ho Silver Wind!]]''.
 
Multiple Houndoom appeared in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' as part of the feuding armies. Three of them attacked {{OBP|Lucario|M08}}.
 
A Houndoom appeared in ''[[AG180|May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!]]''.
 
A Houndoom appeared in a flashback in ''[[AG185|Duels of the Jungle!]]''.
 
A Houndoom appeared in ''[[DP162|Playing the Performance Encore!]]'' under the ownership of a coordinator.
 
A Houndoom that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Houndoom appeared in ''[[SS029|Mega Evolution Special I]]''.
 
===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP180|Houndoom|Ash's Pokédex|Houndoom, the Dark Pokémon. The evolved form of {{p|Houndour}}. Houndoom's eerie {{m|howl}} is said to cause those who hear it to shudder in fear.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Johto}}
 
==In the manga==
[[File:Maxie Houndoom Adventures.png|thumb|Houndoom in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===In the movie adaptations===
A Pokémon hunter owned a Houndoom in ''{{ma|Celebi: a Timeless Encounter}}''.
 
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
A group of Houndoom first appeared in ''[[PS164|Slick Slowking]]'', used by [[Carl]] to prevent {{adv|Gold}} and {{adv|Crystal}} from attacking with their {{m|Roar}} attack.
 
[[Maxie]] is revealed to have five Houndoom in his arsenal, one of which he used to kill [[Norman]] to prevent him from using {{p|Rayquaza}} to interrupt {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}}'s fight again.
 
In ''[[PS385|Showdown with Houndoom]]'', {{adv|Pearl}} comes across a Houndoom that attacked him and [[Rayler]].
 
{{FB|Castle Valet|Darach}} has a Houndoom which was used in his battle against {{adv|Platinum}} in ''[[PS420|VS Gallade II]]''.
 
In the {{chap|X & Y}} [[Team Flare]] Scientist [[Mable]] owns a Houndoom.
 
==In the TCG==
{{main|Houndoom (TCG)}}


==Game data==
==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=210}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=If you are burned by the flames it shoots from its mouth, the pain will never go away.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Upon hearing its eerie howls, other {{ScPkmn}} get the shivers and head straight back to their nests.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=The pungent-smelling flame that shoots from its mouth results from toxins burning in its body.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=In a <sc>Houndoom</sc> 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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{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=If you are burned by the flames it shoots from its mouth, the pain will never go away.}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|entry=Long ago, people imagined its eerie howls to be the call of the grim reaper.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=The flames it breathes when angry contain toxins. If they cause a burn, it will hurt forever.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=The flames it breathes when angry contain toxins. If they cause a burn, it will hurt forever.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=076|label1=Coastal|reg2=Hoenn}}
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{{Dex/Form|Mega Houndoom}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Houndoom's entire body generates heat when it Mega Evolves. Its fearsome fiery breath turns its opponents to ash.}}
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====In side games====
====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
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|type=dark
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|type2=fire
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|ranger2=[[Oil Field Hideout]]
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Legend Terrain#Tomb of Nightmares|Legend Terrain: Tomb of Nightmares]] <small>(Center Boss, Back, Special)</small>}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD Red color}}|area=[[Great Canyon]] (10F-12F), [[Howling Forest]] (11F-15F), [[Joyous Tower]] (41F-46F)<br/>Mystery House: [[Howling Forest]], [[Fiery Field]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Ruins of Remembrance]], {{DL|Ruins of Remembrance|Aurus Island Illumina Spot}}<sup><span style="color:#067162;">Level 2</span></sup>}}
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====In events====
====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=dark|type2=fire}}
{{eventAvail/h|Region|type=Dark|type2=Fire}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|y}}|2014 Korean World Championship Series Houndoom|All|South Korea|50|July 6, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Houndoom}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|Y}}|2014 Korean World Championship Series Houndoom|All|South Korea|50|July 6, 2014|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Houndoom}}
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===Held items===
===Held items===
{{HeldItems
{{HeldItems
|type=dark
|type=Dark
|type2=fire
|type2=Fire
|event1=Houndoominite|event1type=Mega Stone|event1rar=100
|event1=Houndoominite|event1type=None|event1rar=100
}}
}}


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====Base stats====
====Base stats====
=====Houndoom=====
=====Houndoom=====
{{BaseStats|
{{BaseStats
type=dark|
|type=Dark
type2=fire|
|type2=Fire
HP=75|
|HP=75
Attack=90|
|Attack=90
Defense=50|
|Defense=50
SpAtk=110|
|SpAtk=110
SpDef=80|
|SpDef=80
Speed=95}}
|Speed=95}}


=====Mega Houndoom=====
=====Mega Houndoom=====
{{Base Stats|
{{Base Stats
type=Dark|
|type=Dark
type2=Fire|
|type2=Fire
HP=75|
|HP=75
Attack=90|
|Attack=90
Defense=90|
|Defense=90
SpAtk=140|
|SpAtk=140
SpDef=90|
|SpDef=90
Speed=115}}
|Speed=115}}


====Pokéathlon stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
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===Type effectiveness===
===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness|
{{TypeEffectiveness
type1=dark|
|type1=Dark
type2=fire|
|type2=Fire
Normal=100|
|Normal=100
Flying=100|
|Flying=100
Fighting=200|
|Fighting=200
Ground=200|
|Ground=200
Rock=200|
|Rock=200
Bug=100|
|Bug=100
Poison=100|
|Poison=100
Ghost=50|
|Ghost=50
Steel=50|
|Steel=50
Fire=50|
|Fire=50
Water=200|
|Water=200
Grass=50|
|Grass=50
Electric=100|
|Electric=100
Psychic=0|
|Psychic=0
Ice=50|
|Ice=50
Dragon=100|
|Dragon=100
Dark=50|
|Dark=50
notes=yes|
|Fairy=100
notes=yes|
|notes=yes
flashfire=maybe|
|flashfire=maybe
dark=yes|
|dark=yes
newpsychic=1}}
|newpsychic=1}}


===Learnset===
===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/6|Houndoom|Dark|Fire|2|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Houndoom|Dark|Fire|2}}
{{learnlist/level6|Start|Inferno|Fire|Special|100|50|5||'''|Beautiful|1|4}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|||20}}
{{learnlist/level6|Start|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/level6|Start|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15|||Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status||100|30}}
{{learnlist/level6|Start|Leer|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|30|||Cool|2|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level6|Start|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||'''|Cute|4|0}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Howl|Normal|Status|||40}}
{{learnlist/level6|Start|Howl|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|40|||Cool|2|0}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Smog|Poison|Special|30|70|20}}
{{learnlist/level6|Start|Smog|Poison|Special|30|70|20|||Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/level9|13|Roar|Normal|Status|||20}}
{{learnlist/level6|4|Howl|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|40|||Cool|2|0}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level6|8|Smog|Poison|Special|30|70|20|||Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Incinerate|Fire|Special|60|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level6|13|Roar|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||Cool|3|0}}
{{learnlist/level9|26|Beat Up|Dark|Physical||100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level6|16|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''|Tough|2|3}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level6|20|Odor Sleuth|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|40|||Clever|2|0}}
{{learnlist/level9|35|Torment|Dark|Status||100|15}}
{{learnlist/level6|26|Beat Up|Dark|Physical|&mdash;|100|10||'''|Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/level9|41|Comeuppance|Dark|Physical||100|10}}
{{learnlist/level6|30|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/level9|45|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level6|35|Feint Attack|Dark|Physical|60|&mdash;|20||'''|Clever|2|0}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level6|41|Embargo|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|15|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level6|45|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''|Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/level9|62|Inferno|Fire|Special|100|50|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level6|50|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''|Beautiful|4|0}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Houndoom|Dark|Fire|2}}
{{learnlist/level6|56|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''|Tough|1|4}}
{{learnlist/level6|60|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/level6|65|Inferno|Fire|Special|100|50|5||'''|Beautiful|1|4}}
{{learnlist/levelf/6|Houndoom|Dark|Fire|2}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/6|Houndoom|Dark|Fire|2|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Houndoom|Dark|Fire|2}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||Cool|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status||100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|||Beautiful|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM12|Taunt|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|20|||Clever|2|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM008|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|||Cool|4|4}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM009|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|||Cute|2|3}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM22|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10|||Cool|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM024|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|||Cute|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15|||Clever|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|||Cool|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''|Beautiful|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM038|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM36|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10|||Tough|2|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''|Beautiful|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|||5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|15|||Tough|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|||5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM43|Flame Charge|Fire|Physical|50|100|20||'''|Cool|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM063|Psychic Fangs|Psychic|Physical|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Cute|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||'''|Tough|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|||5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15|||Beautiful|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status||100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM50|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''|Beautiful|6|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM59|Incinerate|Fire|Special|60|100|15||'''|Tough|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|||10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM61|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|&mdash;|85|15|||Beautiful|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status||85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM63|Embargo|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|15|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||'''|Tough|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM67|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5|||Cool|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5|||Tough|4|4}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15|||Clever|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15|||Cute|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status||—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM88|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Cute|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|||20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|{{sup/6|XY}}||Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM94|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|{{sup/6|ORAS}}||Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM148|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM95|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||'''|Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM97|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||'''|Cool|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM100|Confide|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||Cute|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|||Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM165|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|HM06|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|{{sup/6|ORAS}}||Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/6|Houndoom|Dark|Fire|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|||20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM175|Toxic|Poison|Status||90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM177|Spite|Ghost|Status||100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM183|Super Fang|Normal|Physical||90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM195|Burning Jealousy|Fire|Special|70|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM199|Lash Out|Dark|Physical|75|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM202|Pain Split|Normal|Status|||20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM207|Temper Flare|Fire|Physical|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Houndoom|Dark|Fire|2}}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/6|Houndoom|Dark|Fire|2|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Houndoom|Dark|Fire|2}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|215|Sneasel}}{{MSP|461|Weavile}}{{MSP|228|Houndour}}{{MSP|229|Houndoom}}|Beat Up|Dark|Physical|&mdash;|100|10||'''|Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/H|0745-Midnight|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0749|Mudbray}}{{MSP/H|0750|Mudsdale}}{{MSP/H|0813|Scorbunny}}{{MSP/H|0814|Raboot}}{{MSP/H|0815|Cinderace}}{{MSP/H|0819|Skwovet}}{{MSP/H|0820|Greedent}}{{MSP/H|0979|Annihilape}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|287|Slakoth}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|||Tough|2|0}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0229|Houndoom}}{{tt|*|A wild Terastallized Houndoom in Alfornada Cavern knows this move.}}|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|||5}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|225|Delibird}}|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|*||Clever|8|0}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0025|Pikachu}}{{MSP/H|0026|Raichu}}{{MSP/H|0026|Raichu|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0336|Seviper}}{{MSP/H|0391|Monferno}}{{MSP/H|0392|Infernape}}{{MSP/H|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/H|0435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/H|0652|Chesnaught}}{{MSP/H|0815|Cinderace}}|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|052|Meowth}}{{MSP|053|Persian}}{{MSP|083|Farfetch'd}}{{MSP|352|Kecleon}}{{MSP|359|Absol}}{{MSP|391|Monferno}}<br>{{MSP|392|Infernape}}{{MSP|434|Stunky}}{{MSP|435|Skuntank}}{{MSP|448|Lucario}}|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0037|Vulpix}}{{MSP/H|0038|Ninetales}}{{MSP/H|0136|Flareon}}{{MSP/H|0390|Chimchar}}{{MSP/H|0391|Monferno}}{{MSP/H|0392|Infernape}}{{MSP/H|0653|Fennekin}}{{MSP/H|0654|Braixen}}{{MSP/H|0655|Delphox}}|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|024|Arbok}}{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP|136|Flareon}}{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}}<br>{{MSP|228|Houndour}}{{MSP|229|Houndoom}}{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|295|Exploud}}{{MSP|310|Manectric}}{{MSP|450|Hippowdon}}<br>{{MSP|508|Stoutland}}{{MSP|554|Darumaka}}{{MSP|555|Darmanitan}}{{MSP|667|Litleo}}{{MSP|668|Pyroar}}|Fire Fang|Fire|Physical|65|95|15||'''|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0058-Hisui|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0059-Hisui|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0255|Torchic}}{{MSP/H|0256|Combusken}}{{MSP/H|0257|Blaziken}}{{MSP/H|0288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/H|0745-Midnight|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0766|Passimian}}{{MSP/H|0942|Maschiff}}{{MSP/H|0943|Mabosstiff}}|Reversal|Fighting|Physical||100|15}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|037|Vulpix}}{{MSP|038|Ninetales}}{{MSP|077|Ponyta}}{{MSP|078|Rapidash}}{{MSP|136|Flareon}}{{MSP|255|Torchic}}<br>{{MSP|256|Combusken}}{{MSP|257|Blaziken}}{{MSP|324|Torkoal}}{{MSP|390|Chimchar}}{{MSP|391|Monferno}}{{MSP|392|Infernape}}<br>{{MSP|631|Heatmor}}{{MSP|653|Fennekin}}{{MSP|654|Braixen}}{{MSP|655|Delphox}}|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|35|85|15||'''|Beautiful|3|0}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0037|Vulpix}}{{MSP/H|0037-Alola|Vulpix}}{{MSP/H|0038|Ninetales}}{{MSP/H|0038-Alola|Ninetales}}{{MSP/H|0570|Zorua|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0571|Zoroark|form=-Hisui}}{{tt|*|Hisuian Zorua learned Spite via level-up prior to Version 2.0.1; it can still learn Spite via TM177}}|Spite|Ghost|Status||100|10}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|038|Ninetales}}{{MSP|052|Meowth}}{{MSP|053|Persian}}{{MSP|190|Aipom}}{{MSP|424|Ambipom}}{{MSP|228|Houndour}}<br>{{MSP|229|Houndoom}}{{MSP|275|Shiftry}}{{MSP|390|Chimchar}}{{MSP|391|Monferno}}{{MSP|392|Infernape}}{{MSP|509|Purrloin}}<br>{{MSP|510|Liepard}}{{MSP|570|Zorua}}{{MSP|571|Zoroark}}|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0050|Diglett}}{{MSP/H|0050-Alola|Diglett}}{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0051-Alola|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0161|Sentret}}{{MSP/H|0162|Furret}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0273|Seedot}}{{MSP/H|0274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/H|0275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/H|0435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/H|0503-Hisui|Samurott}}{{MSP/H|0678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/H|0816|Sobble}}{{MSP/H|0817|Drizzile}}{{MSP/H|0818|Inteleon}}|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|056|Mankey}}{{MSP|057|Primeape}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|392|Infernape}}{{MSP|570|Zorua}}{{MSP|571|Zoroark}}|Punishment|Dark|Physical|&mdash;|100|5||'''|Cool|2|1}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0024|Arbok}}{{MSP/H|0135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/H|0209|Snubbull}}{{MSP/H|0210|Granbull}}{{MSP/H|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/H|0232|Donphan}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0450|Hippowdon}}|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|019|Rattata}}{{MSP|020|Raticate}}{{MSP|128|Tauros}}{{MSP|197|Umbreon}}{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP|335|Zangoose}}<br>{{MSP|359|Absol}}{{MSP|418|Buizel}}{{MSP|419|Floatzel}}|Pursuit|Dark|Physical|40|100|20||'''|Clever|2|1}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Houndoom|Dark|Fire|2}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|057|Primeape}}{{MSP|128|Tauros}}{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}}{{MSP|551|Sandile}}<br>{{MSP|552|Krokorok}}{{MSP|553|Krookodile}}{{MSP|554|Darumaka}}{{MSP|555|Darmanitan}}{{MSP|626|Bouffalant}}|Rage|Normal|Physical|20|100|20|||Tough|1|3}}
 
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|058|Growlithe}}{{MSP|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP|288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP|289|Slaking}}{{MSP|506|Lillipup}}{{MSP|507|Herdier}}<br>{{MSP|508|Stoutland}}{{MSP|619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP|620|Mienshao}}{{MSP|626|Bouffalant}}|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|&mdash;|100|15|||Cool|1|0}}
====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|206|Dunsparce}}|Spite|Ghost|Status|&mdash;|100|10|||Tough|2|1}}
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Houndoom|Dark|Fire|2}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|019|Rattata}}{{MSP|020|Raticate}}{{MSP|050|Diglett}}{{MSP|051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP|161|Sentret}}{{MSP|162|Furret}}<br>{{MSP|261|Poochyena}}{{MSP|262|Mightyena}}{{MSP|303|Mawile}}{{MSP|327|Spinda}}{{MSP|352|Kecleon}}{{MSP|359|Absol}}<br>{{MSP|431|Glameow}}{{MSP|432|Purugly}}|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|80|100|5||'''|Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/breed6|{{MSP|024|Arbok}}{{MSP|059|Arcanine}}{{MSP|135|Jolteon}}{{MSP|209|Snubbull}}{{MSP|210|Granbull}}{{MSP|229|Houndoom}}<br>{{MSP|232|Donphan}}{{MSP|295|Exploud}}{{MSP|309|Electrike}}{{MSP|310|Manectric}}{{MSP|403|Shinx}}{{MSP|404|Luxio}}<br>{{MSP|405|Luxray}}{{MSP|450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP|508|Stoutland}}|Thunder Fang|Electric|Physical|65|95|15|||Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Houndoom|Dark|Fire|2}}
{{learnlist/breedf/6|Houndoom|Dark|Fire|2}}


====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
====Special moves====
{{learnlist/tutorh/6|Houndoom|Dark|Fire|2|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Houndoom|Dark|Fire|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||'''|no|yes|Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Alfornada Cavern|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Destiny Bond|Ghost|Status|||5}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||'''|no|yes|Beautiful|2|2}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Alfornada Cavern|Wild Tera Pokémon]]<sup>Lv.&nbsp;42</sup>|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10|||no|yes|Cool|2|2}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Alfornada Cavern|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|||no|yes|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Alfornada Cavern|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Role Play|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||no|yes|Cute|1|0}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Houndoom|Dark|Fire|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Snatch|Dark|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||no|yes|Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15|||no|yes|Cute|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Spite|Ghost|Status|&mdash;|100|10|||no|yes|Tough|2|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Super Fang|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|90|10|||no|yes|Tough|2|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10|||no|yes|Cute|2|1}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/6|Houndoom|Dark|Fire|2}}


====By a prior [[evolution]]====
===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{{learnlist/prevoh/6|Houndoom|Dark|Fire|2|xy=n}}
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg fire color}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg fire color dark}}"
{{learnlist/prevo6null}}
|-
{{learnlist/prevof/6|Houndoom|Dark|Fire|2}}
! style="background: #{{tcg fire color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{tcg fire color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{m|Smokescreen}}
| [[Houndoom (Aquapolis 14)]]
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Burn Up}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Houndoom (Aquapolis 14)]]
|}


===Side game data===
===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
====Houndoom====
type=dark |
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark|type2=Fire}}
type2=fire |
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=229|rarity=Rare}}
ndex=229 |
|-
Trozei=yes |
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=229
rarity=Rare |
|body=1
Dungeon=yes |
|rate=Evolve
body=1 |
|area=Ravaged Field
rate=Evolve |
|P1=My {{m|Howl}} leaves foes shaking with fear!
area=Ravaged Field |
|P2=Darn... My remaining HP's down to half...
P1=My {{m|Howl}} leaves foes shaking with fear! |
|P3=It's all over for me... I don't have the energy to even bark...
P2=Darn... My remaining HP's down to half... |
|PL=I've leveled up! I will howl with greater authority!
P3=It's all over for me... I don't have the energy to even bark... |
}}
PL=I've leveled up! I will howl with greater authority! |
|-
Partner=no |
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=229
Ranger=yes |
|body=1
group=Dark |
|rate=-4.5
assist=Dark |
|IQ=C
field=Burn |
}}
fieldpower=2 |
|-
loop=6 |
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=229
MinEXP=60 |
|coset=3
MaxEXP=80 |
|conto={{p|Machop}}, {{p|Pelipper}}, {{p|Slaking}}
browser=Houndoom blows out a big ball of fire. It has no trouble torching a Fallen Log. |
|recruitment=Visit Houndoom's secret base
Dungeon2=yes |
|P1=Don't make me mad! I breathe fire at anyone careless enough to anger me!
body2=1 |
|P2=Gaarrr… This is rough…
rate2=-4.5 |
}}
iq=C |
|-
Ranger2=yes |
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Dark
group2=Dark |
|group=Dark
assist2=Dark |
|assist=Dark
field2=Burn |
|fieldpower=2
field2power=2 |
|field=Burn
browser2=It spits blobs of fire and lets loose dark pulses to attack. |
|loop=6
Ranger3=yes |
|MinEXP=60
group3=Dark |
|MaxEXP=80
assist3=Dark |
|num=161
field3=Burn |
|browser=Houndoom blows out a big ball of fire. It has no trouble torching a Fallen Log.
field3power=2 |
}}
browser3=It releases a dark pulse around itself that makes Pokémon Tired. |
|-
rumble2=yes|
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Dark
rumble2attack=4|
|group=Dark
rumble2defense=3|
|assist=Dark
rumble2speed=3|
|field=Burn
|fieldpower=2
|num=154
|browser=It spits blobs of fire and lets loose dark pulses to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Dark
|group=Dark
|assist=Dark
|field=Burn
|fieldpower=2
|num=267
|pastnum=084
|browser=It releases a dark pulse around itself that makes Pokémon Tired.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Dark
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=229 f
|walk=1.25
|hp=54
|attack=79
|defense=52
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=229
|power=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=229|stype=Fire|num=490
|mega=1
|stone=Houndoominite
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Risk-Taker
|skilldesc=Increases damage randomly.
|megaspeedup=7
|effectdesc=Removes barrier-covered Pokémon / disruptions (max 10) and damages the foe.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=229
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Houndour
|evolution={{Mega Energy|Houndoom}}{{tt|100|First time}}/{{tt|20|1st Mega Level}}/{{tt|10|2nd Mega Level}}/{{tt|5|3rd Mega Level}}
|stamina=181|attack=224|defense=144
|fast={{m|Snarl}}, {{m|Fire Fang}}
|special={{m|Crunch}}, {{m|Fire Blast}}, {{m|Foul Play}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}{{tt|*|From February 1, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=229|pdex=201
|dex=That pack of Houndoom seemed to be working together to protect [[Ruins of Remembrance|the ruins]]. Some people say their eerie howls sound like the grim reaper.}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0229
|sleeptype=Dozing
|type=Dark
|dexentry=Houndoom breathes flames when it's angry and, on rare occasions, when it's asleep. Perhaps it's dreaming of fighting other Houndoom to choose the leader of the pack.
|sleepstyle1=Tail-Waving Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Sturdy Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Flame-Blowing Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=12
|specialty=Berries
|evolution=
|pokemon=Houndour
|candyNum=
|berry=Wiki
|ingredient1=Fiery Herb
|ingredient2=Warming Ginger
|ingredient3=Large Leek
|carrylimit=16
|skillname=Charge Strength S
|skilldesc=Increases Snorlax's Strength by 400.
}}
|}


===Evolution===
====Mega Houndoom====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Dark|type2=Fire}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=229M
|coset=3
|conto={{p|Machop}}, {{p|Pelipper}}, {{p|Slaking}}
|recruitment=Visit Houndoom's secret base
|P1=Don't make me mad! I breathe fire at anyone careless enough to anger me!
|P2=Gaarrr… This is rough…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Dark|ndex=229M
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Houndoom
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=181|attack=289|defense=194
|fast={{m|Snarl}}, {{m|Fire Fang}}
|special={{m|Crunch}}, {{m|Fire Blast}}, {{m|Foul Play}}, {{m|Flamethrower}}{{tt|*|From February 1, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}
 
===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0229Houndoom
|name1=Houndoom
|type1-1=Dark
|type2-1=Fire
|forme1=Houndoom
|loc1=Default
|item1=Houndoominite
|itemfile1=Dream Houndoominite Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0229Houndoom-Mega
|forme2=Mega Houndoom
|loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Houndoominite
}}
 
===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Dark
|type1=Dark
|type2=Fire
|type2=Fire
|pictype=art
|pictype=art
|no1=228
|no1=0228
|name1=Houndour
|name1=Houndour
|type1-1=Dark
|type1-1=Dark
|type2-1=Fire
|type2-1=Fire
|evo1={{bag|Rare Candy}} <br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 24}}
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 24}}
|no2=229
|no2=0229
|name2=Houndoom
|name2=Houndoom
|type1-2=Dark
|type1-2=Dark
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===Sprites===
===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=dark|type2=fire}}
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Dark|type2=Fire}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=II}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=II}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=229}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=229}}
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{{Spritebox/4/Gender|ndex=229}}
{{Spritebox/4/Gender|ndex=229}}
{{Spritebox/5/Gender|ndex=229}}
{{Spritebox/5/Gender|ndex=229}}
{{Spritebox/6/2FormsGender|ndex=229|form1=M|crop=111}}
{{Spritebox/7/2FormsGender|ndex=229|form1=M|crop=114}}
<!--{{Spritebox/8/BDSP/Gender|ndex=229}}
{{Spritebox/9|ndex=0229}}-->
{{Spritebox/HOME/2FormsGender|ndex=0229|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|229|Houndoom}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|229|Houndoom}}
==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Malva Houndoom.png|thumb|250px|Houndoom in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Malva Mega Houndoom.png|thumb|250px|Mega Houndoom in the anime]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Harrison's Houndoom]]=====
{{jo|Harrison}} used a Houndoom during the [[Silver Conference]], where it helped in recovering the flame of Ho-Oh and defeated [[Ash's Snorlax]] in their {{pkmn|battle}}. However, it lost to [[Ash's Bayleef]] and was Harrison's final Pokémon in the semifinals, where it lost to a {{p|Rhyhorn}}. It was often seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside of its Poké Ball]].
=====Other=====
Houndoom debuted in ''[[EP180|Houndoom's Special Delivery]]'', under the ownership of a [[Mareep farmer]], who [[nickname]]d it Doomy. When [[Misty's Togepi]] got separated from {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, it came across Doomy as it was delivering a package. Doomy then took Togepi to its home, where they were reunited with Ash's group.
In the beginning of ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', a {{OBP|Pokémon poacher|M04}} used a Houndoom and a {{p|Scyther}} to chase a {{OBP|Celebi|M04}}.
In ''[[AG002|A Ruin with a View]]'', {{tc|Team Magma Grunt}}s used multiple Houndoom during the takeover of the [[Oldale Town]] [[Pokémon Center]]. They reappeared in a flashback in ''[[AG027|A Three Team Scheme!]]''.
In ''[[AG115|Mean With Envy]]'' and ''[[AG116|Pacifidlog Jam]]'', {{OBP|Joshua|Coordinator}} used a Houndoom in the [[Pacifidlog Town]] {{pkmn|Contest}}.
In ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'' and ''[[DP166|The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!]]'', the [[Proprietor]] owns a Houndoom that is his loyal companion.
In ''[[XYS04|Mega Evolution Special IV]]'', [[Malva]] owns a Houndoom that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]]. It was one of the ten Mega Evolved Pokémon that [[Alain]] and his {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} had to defeat, and it was eventually defeated after a battle. In ''[[XY134|The Right Hero for the Right Job!]]'', ''[[XY135|Rocking Kalos Defenses!]]'', and ''[[XY136|Forming a More Perfect Union!]]'', it helped fight [[Lysandre]] and later the [[Giant Rock]].
In ''[[XY094|From A to Z!]]'', [[Mable]]'s Houndoom pursued [[Z2]] in [[Terminus Cave]], but it was defeated by {{m|Land's Wrath}}.
In ''[[XY100|A Festival of Decisions!]]'', the ninja army used a Houndoom during the attack on [[Ninja Village]].
In ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', a Houndoom that can Mega Evolve was under the control of [[Levi]] and [[Cherie]]'s Mega Wave. Houndoom was used to battle [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Clemont's Chespin]], and {{OBP|Volcanion|M19}}. It was later freed from their control when [[Alva]]'s Mega Wave Crystal was destroyed, and it escaped.
In ''[[XY134|The Right Hero for the Right Job!]]'', {{tc|Team Flare Grunt}}s used multiple Houndoom to battle {{Steven}} and {{an|Serena}} at [[Lysandre Labs]].
In ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', a [[Pokémon poacher|Pokémon hunter]]'s Houndoom and another hunter's {{p|Sneasel}} searched for {{OBP|Zeraora|M21}}, but targeted a {{p|Teddiursa}} and {{p|Ditto}} instead. This forced Zeraora and soon {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}} and his friends to intervene, eventually leaving Sneasel defeated.
In ''[[JN053|Healing the Healer!]]'', the boss of a group of {{OBP|Pokémon hunters|JN053}} used a Houndoom to battle [[Goh]], after the latter's newly caught {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Drowzee}} began causing trouble. After defeating Drowzee, Houndoom battled {{TP|Goh|Suicune}}, only to be defeated.
====Minor appearances====
In ''[[EP203|The Screen Actor's Guilt]]'', [[Vitzo]]'s fantasy featured a Houndoom.
In ''[[EP259|Entei at Your Own Risk]]'', two Houndoom were resting in some hot springs.
In ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]'', the [[Pokémon Trainers' School]] lent a Houndoom to the school's underage students for use in lessons.
In ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', [[Dr. Yung]] created a {{pkmn2|Mirage}} Houndoom.
A Houndoom appeared in a visualization in ''[[AG121|Hi Ho Silver Wind!]]''.
In ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', multiple Houndoom were part of the feuding armies that were eventually placated by [[Sir Aaron]] in the past. Three of them attacked {{OBP|Lucario|M08}} just before.
A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Houndoom appeared in ''[[AG180|May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!]]''.
A Trainer's Houndoom appeared in a flashback in ''[[AG185|Duels of the Jungle!]]''.
In ''[[DP162|Playing the Performance Encore!]]'', a Coordinator's Houndoom was used alongside a {{p|Mightyena}} in the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]] of the {{to|Daybreak}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.
In ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', a Houndoom living in [[Pokémon Hills]] participated in the battle against the [[Genesect Army]].
A Houndoom that can Mega Evolve into Mega Houndoom appeared in the opening of ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]''.
In ''[[SM034|A Crowning Moment of Truth!]]'', two Trainers' Houndoom attended the [[Wela Fire Festival]].
In a flashback in ''[[SM100|Battling the Beast Within!]]'', the [[Ultra Rangers]]' Houndoom attempted to stop the {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Ultra Ruin Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} that was wreaking havoc at the [[Ultra Ruin]].
====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP180|Houndoom|Ash's Pokédex|Houndoom, the Dark Pokémon. The evolved form of {{p|Houndour}}. Houndoom's eerie howl is said to cause those who hear it to shudder in fear.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Johto}}
===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Team Rocket Houndoom PG.png|thumb|250px|Houndoom in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
A Houndoom appeared in ''[[PG04|The Lake of Rage]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}. Along with {{p|Grimer}}, {{p|Magnemite}}, {{p|Raticate}}, and {{p|Golbat}}, it was defeated by [[Lance's Dragonite]] during [[Lance]] and {{ga|Ethan}}'s infiltration of the [[Team Rocket HQ]].
===GOTCHA!===
A Houndoom briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Karen]].
{{-}}
==In the manga==
[[File:Maxie Houndoom Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Houndoom in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Gurkinn student Mega Houndoom Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Mega Houndoom in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
A Houndoom appeared in ''[[SP06|After The Missing Rucksack!!]]''.
===Movie adaptations===
A Pokémon hunter owned a Houndoom in ''{{ma|Celebi: a Timeless Encounter}}''.
===Phantom Thief Pokémon 7===
Multiple Houndoom appeared in ''[[P7-10|Breaking Into The Enemy's Lair!]]'', under the ownership of {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s.
===Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon===
A Houndoom appeared in [[Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon]].
===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
A Houndoom appeared in [[JBA4]], under the ownership of [[Archer]].
===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS164|Slick Slowking]]'', multiple Houndoom were used by [[Carl]] to prevent {{adv|Gold}} and {{adv|Crystal}} from attacking with their {{m|Roar}} attack.
[[Maxie]] has five Houndoom in his arsenal, one of which he used to kill [[Norman]] to prevent him from using {{p|Rayquaza}} to interrupt {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}}'s fight again. They first appeared in ''[[PS264|It All Ends Now V]]''.
In ''[[PS385|Showdown with Houndoom]]'', {{adv|Pearl}} came across a Houndoom that attacked him and [[Rayler]]. It was one of the Pokémon that [[Team Galactic]] had left behind to guard the [[Fuego Ironworks]].
[[Darach]] has a Houndoom, which was used in his battle against {{adv|Platinum}} in ''[[PS420|Getting the Drop on Gallade II]]''.
A Houndoom appeared in ''[[PS442|Out-Odding Oddish]]'', under the ownership of a [[Pokéathlon]] participant.
[[Karen]]'s Houndoom was seen in ''[[PS443|Attaway, Aipom!]]'', prior to her [[Elite Four]] colleagues challenging {{adv|Gold}} in the [[Pokéathlon]].
[[Archer]]'s Houndoom appeared in a flashback and was used to threaten [[Petrel]] in ''[[PS454|All About Arceus III]]''.
[[Team Plasma]] liberated a Houndoom from a Trainer. It was left behind at [[N's Castle]] in ''[[PS524|A Difficult Parting]]''.
In ''[[PS550|X-actly What They Wanted]]'', [[Team Flare]] Scientist [[Mable]] owns a Houndoom.
A Houndoom capable of [[Mega Evolution]] appeared in ''[[PS595|Magearna Moves]]'', under the ownership of one of [[Gurkinn's students]].
A Houndoom belonging to an {{tc|Aether Foundation Employee}} first appeared in ''[[PASM24|Play the Melody That Echoes in the Altar]]''.
===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Houndoom appeared in [[GDZ47]], under the ownership of a {{OBP|thief|GDZ47}}.
[[Asuka and Maya|Asuka]] is revealed to have a Houndoom, which first appeared in [[GDZ59]].
===Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission===
A Houndoom appeared in ''[[PR2|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Two]]'' as one of the Pokémon that [[Solana]] captured with her [[Capture Styler]]. It reappeared in ''[[PR4|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Four]]'' and was released in ''[[PR5|Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Five]]''.
==In the TCG==
{{main|Houndoom (TCG)}}
==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Houndoom appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}}.
==Music==
This is a list of music associated with Houndoom in the Pokémon games.
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align: center; background: #{{dark color}}; border: 3px solid #{{fire color dark}}"
|- style="background:#{{dark color}}"
! Games
! Location
! Song name
! Composition
! Arrangement
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
| {{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}
| When battling the Houndoom leading a pack of [[Houndour]] in [[Inlet Grotto]]
| Battle in the Cave
| Hiromitsu Maeba
| Hiromitsu Maeba
|-
| class="roundybottom" style="background: #{{dark color}}" colspan="5" | <small>'''Song names marked with an asterisk are unofficial, as they have not received a soundtrack release.'''</small>
|}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Houndoom and its {{p|Houndour|pre-evolution}}.
* 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.
* 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 is the only Pokémon that is neither a [[Legendary Pokémon]], a [[Mythical Pokémon]], nor an [[Ultra Beast]] in the mainline games to have a unique battle track associated with it that is shared with no other encounter.
* Mega Houndoom has the highest {{stat|Special Attack}} of all {{type|Dark}} Pokémon.


===Origin===
===Origin===
Houndoom may have been based on the {{wp|Cerberus}} of {{wp|Greek mythology|Greek}} and {{wp|Roman mythology}}, or other {{wp|black dog (ghost)|legends}} of {{wp|hellhound}}s. Houndoom is also similar in appearance to {{wp|Doberman Pinscher|Doberman}}s. Houndoom also seems to bear some resemblances to the extinct {{wp|tasmanian tiger|Tasmanian Tiger/Tasmanian Wolf}}. Much like the Tasmanian Tiger, Houndoom is a hound with a lean body and stripey pattern on its back.
Houndoom seems to be based on the legends of {{wp|hellhound}}s, {{wp|black dog (folklore)|black dogs}}, and possibly {{wp|Cerberus}} of {{wp|Greek mythology}}. Its horns and pointed tail resemble common depictions of the {{wp|devil}}. Its skeletal adornments may be a reference to the hellhounds' and black dogs' associations with death and allude to the association of dogs with bones as their food, especially in cartoons. They may also be inspired by the {{wp|grim reaper}}, and the bands around its ankles resemble {{wp|shackle}}s. Its build and coloration are similar to a {{wp|Dobermann}}, and it also somewhat resembles the extinct {{wp|Thylacine|Tasmanian wolf}} due to the stripe-like bony ridges on its back. Its pack-hunting behavior and eerie howling are reminiscent of {{wp|Wolf|wolves}}.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Houndoom is a combination of ''{{wp|hound}}'' and ''doom''.
Houndoom may be a combination of ''{{wp|hound}}'' and ''doom'' (death or a terrible fate).


Hellgar is a combination of ''{{wp|hell}}'' (alluding to its dark and fiery nature, as a hellhound) and ''gar'' (a sound that dogs make).
Hellgar may be a combination of ''{{wp|hell}}'' and ''gar'' (Old English for spear; referring to its tail). It could also refer to {{wp|Garmr}}, a hellhound in {{wp|Norse mythology}}.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=dark|type2=fire
{{Other languages|type=Dark|type2=Fire
|ja=ヘルガー ''Hellgar''|jameaning=From ''hell'' and ''gar''
|ja=ヘルガー ''Hellgar''|jameaning=From ''hell'' and ''{{tt|gar|Old English for spear}}''
|fr=Démolosse|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|démon|demon}}'' and ''{{tt|molosse|Molossian hound}}''.
|fr=Démolosse|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|démon|demon}}'' and {{wp|Molossus (dog)|{{tt|''molosse''|Molossian hound, also a generic term for several big dog breeds}}}}
|es=Houndoom|esmeaning=Same as English name
|es=Houndoom|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Hundemon|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Hund|dog}}'' and ''{{tt|Dämon|demon}}''
|de=Hundemon|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Hund|dog}}'' and ''{{tt|Dämon|demon}}''
|it=Houndoom|itmeaning=Same as English name
|it=Houndoom|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=헬가 ''Helga''|komeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name
|ko=헬가 ''Helga''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=黑魯加 / 黑鲁加 ''Hēilǔjiā''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name.
|zh_cmn=黑魯加 / 黑鲁加 ''Hēilǔjiā''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|黑 ''hēi''|black}} and the transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=黑魯加 ''Hāklóuhgā''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|黑 ''hāk''|black}} and the partial transcription of Japanese name
|he=האונדום ''Hawndum''|hemeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=डीश्वान ''Dishwaan''|himeaning=From {{tt|श्वान ''Shwaan''|Dog}}
|ru=Хандум ''Khandum''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=เฮลการ์ ''Henka''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
}}
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==Notes==
==Related articles==
* [[Harrison's Houndoom]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]
 
==References==
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==External links==
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Type
Dark Fire
Unknown Unknown
Mega Houndoom
Unknown Unknown
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Abilities
Early Bird or Flash Fire
Houndoom
Cacophony
Mega Houndoom
Cacophony
Unnerve
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Solar Power
Mega Houndoom
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Field
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
4'07" 1.4 m
Houndoom
6'03" 1.9 m
Mega Houndoom
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Weight
77.2 lbs. 35.0 kg
Houndoom
109.1 lbs. 49.5 kg
Mega Houndoom
0 lbs. 0 kg
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0 lbs. 0 kg
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Mega Stone
Houndoominite [[|]]
Base experience yield
204
Gen. II-IV
Unknown
IV
175
V+
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 2
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HP
0
Atk
0
Def
2
Sp.Atk
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Shape
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Footprint
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Mega Houndoom
Pokédex color
Black
Base friendship
35
External Links

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

It evolves from Houndour starting at level 24.

Houndoom can Mega Evolve into Mega Houndoom using the Houndoominite.

Biology

Houndoom is a quadrupedal, canine Pokémon with black fur, a long orange snout, and an orange underbelly. It has small red eyes and a black nose. Around its neck is a white band with a small skull-shaped pendant on its throat. There are two white bands on each of its ankles, as well as three rib-like ridges on its back. Houndoom has a long, skinny tail with a triangular tip and three clawed toes on each paw. Atop its head is a pair of long, curved gray horns. These horns are smaller on the female than the male. Unlike its pre-evolution, it does not have discernable ears.

Houndoom live in packs. The one with its horns raked sharply towards the back serves a leadership role. Leadership is determined by fights within the pack. It is believed that Houndoom dreams about this leadership role while it sleeps. Its gut is full of toxins, which are used to create unique fire mixed with poison. This gives Houndoom's fire a foul odor and the burns it inflicts will never heal. After finishing off its prey, Houndoom divides it evenly among its pack. Houndoom appears near rough terrain areas. Its howling induces shivering in other Pokémon, and often sends them scurrying back to their nests. In the past, people thought Houndoom's howl came from the grim reaper. Houndoom usually breathes fire when it is angry. As mentioned in Pokémon Sleep, Houndoom is known to rarely breathe out flames while it sleeps.[1]

Forms

Houndoom can Mega Evolve into Mega Houndoom.

As Mega Houndoom, the ridges on its back thicken, and it gains additional bone-like rings around the base of its tail. The rings on its tail have small spikes on top resembling vertebrae. The ridge at the base of Mega Houndoom's neck is longer and curves forward towards its shoulders. Instead of a band with a skull pendant, there is a large, toothed structure around its neck. This bone-like formation has two large spikes on either side and three pointed teeth on the bottom. Mega Houndoom's horns now point straight up with a small, outward curve in the middle. The two bands on its hind legs have vanished, and those on its forelegs are broken in the front.

Its claws are a dark red due to its ability to generate more heat, which causes pain to Mega Houndoom.[2] Finally, the tip of its tail is now split down the middle. When it Mega Evolves, its entire body generates heat. Its fiery breath is now powerful enough to burn foes into ashes.

Mega
Houndoom
0229Houndoom-Mega.png

Evolution

Houndoom evolves from Houndour.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

0228Houndour.png
Unevolved
Houndour
 Dark  Fire 

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First Evolution
Houndoom
 Dark  Fire 

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto
#210
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. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)
Upon hearing its eerie howls, other Pokémon get the shivers and head straight back to their nests. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
Generation III Hoenn
#—
Kanto
#—
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
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.
Generation IV Sinnoh
 Pt : #177
Johto
#215
Diamond Long ago, people imagined its eerie howls to be the call of the grim reaper.
Pearl
Platinum The flames it breathes when angry contain toxins. If they cause a burn, it will hurt forever.
HeartGold If you are burned by the flames it shoots from its mouth, the pain will never go away.
SoulSilver Upon hearing its eerie howls, other Pokémon get the shivers and head straight back to their nests.
Generation V Unova
#—
Black The flames it breathes when angry contain toxins. If they cause a burn, it will hurt forever.
White
Black 2 The flames it breathes when angry contain toxins. If they cause a burn, it will hurt forever.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Coastal #076
Hoenn
#—
X Long ago, people imagined its eerie howls to be the call of the grim reaper.
Y The flames it breathes when angry contain toxins. If they cause a burn, it will hurt forever.
Omega Ruby In a Houndoom pack, the one with its horns raked sharply toward the back serves a leadership role. These Pokémon choose their leader by fighting among themselves.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola
 US  UM : #290
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
Ultra Sun They spew flames mixed with poison to finish off their opponents. They divvy up their prey evenly among the members of their pack.
Ultra Moon Identifiable by its eerie howls, people a long time ago thought it was the grim reaper and feared it.
Mega Houndoom
Ultra Sun Its red claws and the tips of its tail are melting from high internal temperatures that are painful to Houndoom itself.
Ultra Moon Houndoom's entire body generates heat when it Mega Evolves. Its fearsome fiery breath turns its opponents to ash.
Generation VIII Galar
#—
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus.
Brilliant Diamond Long ago, people imagined its eerie howls to be the call of the grim reaper.
Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea
#26
Kitakami
#124
Blueberry
#—
Scarlet If you are burned by the flames it shoots from its mouth, the pain will never go away.
Violet Upon hearing its eerie howls, other Pokémon get the shivers and head straight back to their nests.


Pokédex Image Houndoom USUM.png Pokédex Image Houndoom-Mega USUM.png
Houndoom in the Alola PokédexUSUM Mega Houndoom in the Alola PokédexUSUM
Pokédex Image Houndoom SV.png Pokédex Image Houndoom SV Kitakami.png
Houndoom in the Paldea Pokédex Houndoom in the Kitakami Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver
Evolve Houndour
Crystal
Evolve Houndour
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Evolve Houndour
FireRed LeafGreen
Trade
Colosseum
Tower Colosseum (Shadow)
XD
Evolve Houndour
Generation IV
Diamond
Trade
Pearl
Routes 214 and 215 (Poké Radar)
Platinum
Evolve Houndour
HeartGold SoulSilver
Safari Zone (Plains with 10 Peak points)
Pal Park
Mountain
Generation V
Black
Evolve Houndour
White
Trade
Black 2 White 2
Trade
Generation VI
X
Evolve Houndour
Y
Trade, Event
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun
Route 12
Ultra Moon
Trade
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond
Grand Underground - Spacious Cave, Dazzling Cave, Volcanic Cave, Sandsear Cave, Stargleam Cavern, Typhlo Cavern
Shining Pearl
Routes 214 and 215 (Poké Radar)
Grand Underground - Spacious Cave, Dazzling Cave, Volcanic Cave, Sandsear Cave, Stargleam Cavern, Typhlo Cavern
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
South Province: Area Four, Area Six
North Province: Area Two
Tera Raid Battles (5★)
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Fellhorn Gorge, Oni Mountain, Infernal Pass, Crystal Pool, Chilling Waterhead, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Trozei!
Endless Level 63, Forever Level 13, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Evolve Houndour
Ranger
Jungle Relic
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Treeshroud Forest (1F-10F)
MD Sky
Treeshroud Forest (1F-10F)
Ranger: SoA
Oil Field Hideout
Ranger: GS
Sky Fortress, Dark Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Lake: Sunny Seashore (Post-ending)
Rumble U
Magical Lake: Protect Pichu in the Forest, Chill Battle: The Three Little Tepig
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Safari Jungle: Stage 3Th
Rumble World
Legend Terrain: Tomb of Nightmares (Center Boss, Back, Special)
Picross
Area 14: Stage 04
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Dragonite Sea, Jirachi Sea, Entei Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Jirachi SeaFinal, Entei SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Great Canyon (10F-12F), Howling Forest (11F-15F), Joyous Tower (41F-46F)
Mystery House: Howling Forest, Fiery Field
New Snap
Ruins of Remembrance, Aurus Island Illumina SpotLevel 2
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Event: Pokémon Safari (Seventh release)
Masters EX
Sync pair scout: Karen & Houndoom (Mega Houndoom)
Variety sync pair scout: Archer & Houndoom


In events

Games Event Region Location Level Distribution period
Y 2014 Korean World Championship Series Houndoom All South Korea 50 July 6, 2014

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Events* Houndoominite Houndoominite (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Houndoom
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
75
135 - 182 260 - 354
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
110
103 - 178 202 - 350
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
Total:
500
Other Pokémon with this total
  • 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.
Mega Houndoom
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
75
135 - 182 260 - 354
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
140
130 - 211 256 - 416
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
115
108 - 183 211 - 361
Total:
600
Other Pokémon with this total
  • 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.

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 IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000 00——% 20
011 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 09595% 15
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
011 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25
011 Howl Normal Status 0000 00——% 40
011 Smog Poison Special 03030 07070% 20
1313 Roar Normal Status 0000 00——% 20
1616 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25
2020 Incinerate Fire Special 06060 100100% 15
2626 Beat Up Dark Physical 0000 100100% 10
3030 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 09595% 15
3535 Torment Dark Status 0000 100100% 15
4141 Comeuppance Dark Physical 0000 100100% 10
4545 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100100% 15
5050 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100100% 15
5656 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15
6262 Inferno Fire Special 100100 05050% 5
  • 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
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By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM005Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10
TM006Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM008Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM008 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
TM009Bag TM Electric SV Sprite.png TM009 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 06565 095}}95% 15
TM018Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM020Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM024Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM024 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 085}}85% 15
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM030Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM030 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM035Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM038Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM038 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM050Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM062Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM062 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15
TM063Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM063 Psychic Fangs Psychic Physical 08585 100}}100% 10
TM066Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM087Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM094Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM094 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM107Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM107 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM108Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM108 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM114Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM117Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM118Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM118 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10
TM125Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM125 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM130Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM134Bag TM Fighting SV Sprite.png TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 15
TM140Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM140 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM141Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM141 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TM148Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM148 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM152Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM157Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM157 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5
TM163Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM165Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM165 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM168Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM172Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM175Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM175 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM177Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM177 Spite Ghost Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM183Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM183 Super Fang Normal Physical 0000 090}}90% 10
TM195Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM195 Burning Jealousy Fire Special 07070 100}}100% 5
TM199Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM199 Lash Out Dark Physical 07575 100}}100% 5
TM202Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM202 Pain Split Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM204Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM205Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
TM207Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM207 Temper Flare Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM221Bag TM Dark SV Sprite.png TM221 Throat Chop Dark Physical 08080 100}}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 or an alternate form of Houndoom
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By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
SlakothVigorothSlakingZangooseLucarioLycanrocLycanrocMudbrayMudsdaleScorbunnyRabootCinderaceSkwovetGreedentAnnihilape
Counter Fighting Physical 100% 20
Houndoom*
Destiny Bond Ghost Status —% 5
PikachuRaichuRaichuMeowthMeowthPersianPersianZangooseSeviperMonfernoInfernapeStunkySkuntankLucarioChesnaughtCinderace
Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10
VulpixNinetalesFlareonChimcharMonfernoInfernapeFennekinBraixenDelphox
Fire Spin Fire Special 35 85% 15
GrowlitheGrowlitheArcanineArcanineTorchicCombuskenBlazikenVigorothLucarioMienfooMienshaoLycanrocLycanrocPassimianMaschiffMabosstiff
Reversal Fighting Physical 100% 15
VulpixVulpixNinetalesNinetalesZoruaZoroark*
Spite Ghost Status 100% 10
DiglettDiglettDugtrioDugtrioSentretFurretPoochyenaMightyenaSeedotNuzleafShiftrySlakingStunkySkuntankSamurottMeowsticLycanrocLycanrocKomalaSobbleDrizzileInteleon
Sucker Punch Dark Physical 70 100% 5
ArbokJolteonSnubbullGranbullHoundoomDonphanMightyenaHippowdon
Thunder Fang Electric Physical 65 95% 15
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Houndoom
  • 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 a prior Evolution

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 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

Special moves

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Wild Tera Pokémon Destiny Bond Ghost Status —% 5
Wild Tera PokémonLv. 42 Flamethrower Fire Special 90 100% 15
Wild Tera Pokémon Shadow Ball Ghost Special 80 100% 15
Wild Tera Pokémon Sucker Punch Dark Physical 70 100% 5
  • A superscript level indicates that Houndoom can learn this move normally in Generation IX
  • 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

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Smokescreen Houndoom (Aquapolis 14)
Burn Up Houndoom (Aquapolis 14)

Side game data

Houndoom

Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani229.png
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
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 Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 229.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -4.5%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 229.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Visit Houndoom's secret base
Connected to: Machop, Pelipper, Slaking
Connection Orb Set: 3

Phrases
Normal Don't make me mad! I breathe fire at anyone careless enough to anger me!
Low HP (< 50%) Gaarrr… This is rough…
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Dark
Poké Assist: Dark PA.png
Dark
Field move: Burn fm.pngBurn fm.png
(Burn ×2)
Loops: 6 Min. exp.: 60 Max. exp.: 80
Browser entry R-161
Houndoom blows out a big ball of fire. It has no trouble torching a Fallen Log.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Dark
Poké Assist: Dark PA.png
Dark
Field move: Burn 2 field move.png
(Burn ×2)
Browser entry R-154
It spits blobs of fire and lets loose dark pulses to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Dark
Poké Assist:
(present)
Dark Assist.png
Dark
Field move:
(present)
Burn 2 field move.png
(Burn ×2)
Poké Assist:
(past)
Dark Assist.png
Dark
Field move:
(past)
Burn 1 field move.png
(Burn ×1)
Browser entry R-267/N-084
It releases a dark pulse around itself that makes Pokémon Tired.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush229 fBody.png Walking Speed: 1.25 seconds Base HP: 54
Base Attack: 79 Base Defense: 52 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Dark
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT229.png

Pokémon Shuffle
Houndoominite Shuffle.png
Fire
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 70 - 110 Raise Max Level.png 5

#490
Shuffle229.png
Shuffle229M.png

Risk-Taker
Increases damage randomly.
Mega Effects Mega Speedup.png 7
Removes barrier-covered Pokémon / disruptions (max 10) and damages the foe.
Pokémon GO
GO229.png Base HP: 181 Base Attack: 224 Base Defense: 144
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: Houndoom Mega Energy100/20/10/5
Fast Attacks: Snarl, Fire Fang
Charged Attacks: Crunch, Fire Blast, Foul Play, Flamethrower*, FrustrationAs Shadow Pokémon, ReturnAs Purified Pokémon
New Pokémon Snap
NPS229.png
Photodex entry #201
That pack of Houndoom seemed to be working together to protect the ruins. Some people say their eerie howls sound like the grim reaper.
Pokémon Sleep
Sleep Menu 0229.png Sleep type: Dozing Pokémon type: Dark Points to befriend: 12
Specialty: Berries Berry:
Sleep Wiki Berry.pngWiki Berry ×2
Primary ingredient:
Sleep Fiery Herb.pngFiery Herb ×1
Possible ingredients:
Sleep Fiery Herb.pngFiery Herb Sleep Warming Ginger.pngWarming Ginger Sleep Large Leek.pngLarge Leek
Main skill: Charge Strength S Base carry limit: 16
Increases Snorlax's Strength by 400.
Houndoom breathes flames when it's angry and, on rare occasions, when it's asleep. Perhaps it's dreaming of fighting other Houndoom to choose the leader of the pack.
Sleep Style 0229-1.png Sleep Style 0229-2.png Sleep Style 0229-3.png Sleep Style 0229-4.png
Tail-Waving Sleep Sturdy Sleep Flame-Blowing Sleep Atop-Belly Sleep
★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★

Mega Houndoom

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 229M.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Visit Houndoom's secret base
Connected to: Machop, Pelipper, Slaking
Connection Orb Set: 3

Phrases
Normal Don't make me mad! I breathe fire at anyone careless enough to anger me!
Low HP (< 50%) Gaarrr… This is rough…
Pokémon GO
GO229M.png Base HP: 181 Base Attack: 289 Base Defense: 194
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Snarl, Fire Fang
Charged Attacks: Crunch, Fire Blast, Foul Play, Flamethrower*, ReturnAs Purified Pokémon

Form data

Mega Evolution

Default
Houndoom
Houndoom
Houndoom
 Dark  Fire 

Houndoominite
Houndoominite


Held Houndoominite
Houndoom
Mega Houndoom
Houndoom
 Dark  Fire 

Evolution data

0228Houndour.png
Unevolved
Houndour
 Dark  Fire 
Rare Candy
Level 24
0229Houndoom.png
First Evolution
Houndoom
 Dark  Fire 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
Spr 2g 229.png Spr b 2g 229.png Spr 2s 229.png Spr b 2s 229.png Spr 2c 229.png Spr b 2c 229.png
Spr 2g 229 s.png Spr b 2g 229 s.png Spr 2s 229 s.png Spr b 2s 229 s.png Spr 2c 229 s.png Spr b 2c 229 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
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Spr 3r 229 s.png Spr b 3r 229 s.png Spr 3e 229 s.png Spr b 3e 229 s.png Spr 3f 229 s.png Spr b 3f 229 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Male Male Male Male Male Male
Female Female Female Female Female Female
Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Male Male Male Male
Female Female Female Female
Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female
Female
Female
Female
Form
Form
Form
Form
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Form
Shiny Form
Shiny Form
Shiny Form
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female
Female
Female
Female
Form
Form
Form
Form
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Form
Shiny Form
Shiny Form
Shiny Form
Front Back Front Back
Cross-Generation
HOME
Male Shiny Male
Female Shiny Female
HOME0229M.png HOME0229M s.png
229MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Houndoom images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In the anime

Main series

Houndoom in the anime
Mega Houndoom in the anime

Major appearances

Harrison's Houndoom

Harrison used a Houndoom during the Silver Conference, where it helped in recovering the flame of Ho-Oh and defeated Ash's Snorlax in their battle. However, it lost to Ash's Bayleef and was Harrison's final Pokémon in the semifinals, where it lost to a Rhyhorn. It was often seen outside of its Poké Ball.

Other

Houndoom debuted in Houndoom's Special Delivery, under the ownership of a Mareep farmer, who nicknamed it Doomy. When Misty's Togepi got separated from Ash and his friends, it came across Doomy as it was delivering a package. Doomy then took Togepi to its home, where they were reunited with Ash's group.

In the beginning of Celebi: The Voice of the Forest, a Pokémon poacher used a Houndoom and a Scyther to chase a Celebi.

In A Ruin with a View, Team Magma Grunts used multiple Houndoom during the takeover of the Oldale Town Pokémon Center. They reappeared in a flashback in A Three Team Scheme!.

In Mean With Envy and Pacifidlog Jam, Joshua used a Houndoom in the Pacifidlog Town Contest.

In Flint Sparks the Fire! and The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!, the Proprietor owns a Houndoom that is his loyal companion.

In Mega Evolution Special IV, Malva owns a Houndoom that can Mega Evolve. It was one of the ten Mega Evolved Pokémon that Alain and his Charizard had to defeat, and it was eventually defeated after a battle. In The Right Hero for the Right Job!, Rocking Kalos Defenses!, and Forming a More Perfect Union!, it helped fight Lysandre and later the Giant Rock.

In From A to Z!, Mable's Houndoom pursued Z2 in Terminus Cave, but it was defeated by Land's Wrath.

In A Festival of Decisions!, the ninja army used a Houndoom during the attack on Ninja Village.

In Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, a Houndoom that can Mega Evolve was under the control of Levi and Cherie's Mega Wave. Houndoom was used to battle Ash's Pikachu, Clemont's Chespin, and Volcanion. It was later freed from their control when Alva's Mega Wave Crystal was destroyed, and it escaped.

In The Right Hero for the Right Job!, Team Flare Grunts used multiple Houndoom to battle Steven and Serena at Lysandre Labs.

In The Power of Us, a Pokémon hunter's Houndoom and another hunter's Sneasel searched for Zeraora, but targeted a Teddiursa and Ditto instead. This forced Zeraora and soon Ash and his friends to intervene, eventually leaving Sneasel defeated.

In Healing the Healer!, the boss of a group of Pokémon hunters used a Houndoom to battle Goh, after the latter's newly caught Drowzee began causing trouble. After defeating Drowzee, Houndoom battled Suicune, only to be defeated.

Minor appearances

In The Screen Actor's Guilt, Vitzo's fantasy featured a Houndoom.

In Entei at Your Own Risk, two Houndoom were resting in some hot springs.

In Gonna Rule The School!, the Pokémon Trainers' School lent a Houndoom to the school's underage students for use in lessons.

In The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon, Dr. Yung created a Mirage Houndoom.

A Houndoom appeared in a visualization in Hi Ho Silver Wind!.

In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, multiple Houndoom were part of the feuding armies that were eventually placated by Sir Aaron in the past. Three of them attacked Lucario just before.

A Coordinator's Houndoom appeared in May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!.

A Trainer's Houndoom appeared in a flashback in Duels of the Jungle!.

In Playing the Performance Encore!, a Coordinator's Houndoom was used alongside a Mightyena in the Battle Stage of the Daybreak Contest.

In Genesect and the Legend Awakened, a Houndoom living in Pokémon Hills participated in the battle against the Genesect Army.

A Houndoom that can Mega Evolve into Mega Houndoom appeared in the opening of Mega Evolution Special I.

In A Crowning Moment of Truth!, two Trainers' Houndoom attended the Wela Fire Festival.

In a flashback in Battling the Beast Within!, the Ultra Rangers' Houndoom attempted to stop the Guzzlord that was wreaking havoc at the Ultra Ruin.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP180 Houndoom Ash's Pokédex Houndoom, the Dark Pokémon. The evolved form of Houndour. Houndoom's eerie howl is said to cause those who hear it to shudder in fear.

Pokémon Generations

A Houndoom appeared in The Lake of Rage, under the ownership of a Team Rocket Grunt. Along with Grimer, Magnemite, Raticate, and Golbat, it was defeated by Lance's Dragonite during Lance and Ethan's infiltration of the Team Rocket HQ.

GOTCHA!

A Houndoom briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Karen.

In the manga

Mega Houndoom in Pokémon Adventures

Ash & Pikachu

A Houndoom appeared in After The Missing Rucksack!!.

Movie adaptations

A Pokémon hunter owned a Houndoom in Celebi: a Timeless Encounter.

Phantom Thief Pokémon 7

Multiple Houndoom appeared in Breaking Into The Enemy's Lair!, under the ownership of Team Galactic Grunts.

Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon

A Houndoom appeared in Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon.

Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

A Houndoom appeared in JBA4, under the ownership of Archer.

Pokémon Adventures

In Slick Slowking, multiple Houndoom were used by Carl to prevent Gold and Crystal from attacking with their Roar attack.

Maxie has five Houndoom in his arsenal, one of which he used to kill Norman to prevent him from using Rayquaza to interrupt Kyogre and Groudon's fight again. They first appeared in It All Ends Now V.

In Showdown with Houndoom, Pearl came across a Houndoom that attacked him and Rayler. It was one of the Pokémon that Team Galactic had left behind to guard the Fuego Ironworks.

Darach has a Houndoom, which was used in his battle against Platinum in Getting the Drop on Gallade II.

A Houndoom appeared in Out-Odding Oddish, under the ownership of a Pokéathlon participant.

Karen's Houndoom was seen in Attaway, Aipom!, prior to her Elite Four colleagues challenging Gold in the Pokéathlon.

Archer's Houndoom appeared in a flashback and was used to threaten Petrel in All About Arceus III.

Team Plasma liberated a Houndoom from a Trainer. It was left behind at N's Castle in A Difficult Parting.

In X-actly What They Wanted, Team Flare Scientist Mable owns a Houndoom.

A Houndoom capable of Mega Evolution appeared in Magearna Moves, under the ownership of one of Gurkinn's students.

A Houndoom belonging to an Aether Foundation Employee first appeared in Play the Melody That Echoes in the Altar.

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

A Houndoom appeared in GDZ47, under the ownership of a thief.

Asuka is revealed to have a Houndoom, which first appeared in GDZ59.

Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission

A Houndoom appeared in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Two as one of the Pokémon that Solana captured with her Capture Styler. It reappeared in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Four and was released in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Five.

In the TCG

Main article: Houndoom (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Houndoom appears as a Spirit.

Music

This is a list of music associated with Houndoom in the Pokémon games.

Games Location Song name Composition Arrangement
 S  V  When battling the Houndoom leading a pack of Houndour in Inlet Grotto Battle in the Cave Hiromitsu Maeba Hiromitsu Maeba
Song names marked with an asterisk are unofficial, as they have not received a soundtrack release.

Trivia

Origin

Houndoom seems to be based on the legends of hellhounds, black dogs, and possibly Cerberus of Greek mythology. Its horns and pointed tail resemble common depictions of the devil. Its skeletal adornments may be a reference to the hellhounds' and black dogs' associations with death and allude to the association of dogs with bones as their food, especially in cartoons. They may also be inspired by the grim reaper, and the bands around its ankles resemble shackles. Its build and coloration are similar to a Dobermann, and it also somewhat resembles the extinct Tasmanian wolf due to the stripe-like bony ridges on its back. Its pack-hunting behavior and eerie howling are reminiscent of wolves.

Name origin

Houndoom may be a combination of hound and doom (death or a terrible fate).

Hellgar may be a combination of hell and gar (Old English for spear; referring to its tail). It could also refer to Garmr, a hellhound in Norse mythology.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ヘルガー Hellgar From hell and gar
France Flag.png French Démolosse From démon and molosse
Spain Flag.png Spanish Houndoom Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Hundemon From Hund and Dämon
Italy Flag.png Italian Houndoom Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 헬가 Helga Transcription of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 黑魯加 / 黑鲁加 Hēilǔjiā From hēi and the transcription of Japanese name
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 黑魯加 Hāklóuhgā From hāk and the partial transcription of Japanese name


Related articles

References

External links

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