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| * No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Houndoom and its {{p|Houndour|pre-evolution}}. | | * No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Houndoom and its {{p|Houndour|pre-evolution}}. |
| * Despite having a pair of horns, it cannot learn {{Horn attack}} or {{Horn drill}}. This might be due to the fact that the horns curve back, making it difficult to stab with the points of the horns.
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Height
4'07" Imperial
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1.4 m Metric
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4'07"/1.4 m Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
77.2 lbs. Imperial
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35.0 kg Metric
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77.2 lbs./35.0 kg Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP 0
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Atk 0
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Def 0
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Sp.Atk 2
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Sp.Def 0
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Speed 0
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Base Exp.: 204
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Battle Exp.: 2041*
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Houndoom (Japanese: ヘルガー Hellgar) is a 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
Although Houndoom inhabit deep woods, they may also appear near volcanic areas. Their dark fur allows them to blend in at night.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Houndoom is a predatory Pokémon that preys on smaller mammalian Pokémon. It hunts with the Houndour and Houndoom in its pack.
In the anime
Major appearances
Houndoom first appeared in Houndoom's Special Delivery. When Misty's Togepi got separated from Ash and friends, it came across a Houndoom that was delivering a package. Houndoom took Togepi back to Ash, Misty and Brock.
Harrison used a 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 Rhyhorn.
Minor appearances
A Pokémon poacher was using a Houndoom alongside a Scyther to chase Celebi at the beginning of Celebi: Voice of the Forest.
In A Ruin with a View it was used by Team Magma in Oldale Town.
A Houndoom was used by one of the students of the Pokémon Trainer's School in Gonna Rule The School!.
Joshua used a Houndoom in the Pacifidlog Town Contest during Mean With Envy and Pacifidlog Jam.
Three Houndoom appeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
Another Houndoom appeared in Flint Sparks the Fire! and The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore! under the ownership of the Proprietor.
Pokédex entries
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EP180
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Houndoom
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Ash's Pokédex
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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.
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In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
A group of Houndoom first appeared in Volume 13, used by Carl to prevent Gold and Crystal from attacking with their 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 Rayquaza to interrupt Kyogre and Groudon's fight again.
In Volume 35, Pearl comes across a Houndoom that attacked him and Rayhiko.
In the TCG
- Main article: Houndoom (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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Gold
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If you are burned by the flames it shoots from its mouth, the pain will never go away.
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Silver
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Upon hearing its eerie howls, other Pokémon get the shivers and head straight back to their nests.
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Crystal
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The pungent-smelling flame that shoots from its mouth results from toxins burning in its body.
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Stadium 2
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If you are burned by the flames it shoots from its mouth, the pain will never go away.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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In a Houndoom pack, the one with its horns raked sharply towards the back serves a leadership role. These Pokémon choose their leader by fighting amongst themselves.
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Sapphire
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{{{sapphiredex}}}
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Emerald
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In a Houndoom pack, the one with its horns raked sharply back serves a leadership role. They choose their leader by fighting among themselves.
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FireRed
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Upon hearing its eerie howls, other Pokémon get the shivers and head straight back to their nests.
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LeafGreen
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If you are burned by the flames it shoots from its mouth, the pain will never go away.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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Long ago, people imagined its eerie howls to be the call of the grim reaper.
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Pearl
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{{{pearldex}}}
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Platinum
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The flames it breathes when angry contain toxins. If they cause a burn, it will hurt forever.
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HeartGold
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If you are burned by the flames it shoots from its mouth, the pain will never go away.
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SoulSilver
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Upon hearing its eerie howls, other Pokémon get the shivers and head straight back to their nests.
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Generation V
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Black
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The flames it breathes when angry contain toxins. If they cause a burn, it will hurt forever.
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White
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{{{whitedex}}}
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Black 2
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White 2
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In side games
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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75
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135 - 182
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260 - 354
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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Total: 500
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- 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
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This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
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- 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
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This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.
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- 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
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
Origin
Houndoom may have been based on the Cerberus of Greek and Roman mythology, or other legends of hellhounds. Houndoom is also similar in appearance to Dobermanns.
Name origin
Houndoom's name is a combination of hound and doom. Its Japanese name is based on hell, alluding to its dark and fiery nature, and gar, a sound that dogs make.
In other languages
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German
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Hundemon
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From Hund and Dämon.
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French
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Demolosse
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From demon and molosse.
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Korean
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헬가 Helga
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Chinese (Taiwan and Hong Kong)
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黑魯加 Hēi Lǔ Jiā
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Transliteration of its Japanese name. Also, the first character means black, referring to its color.
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External links
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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