Houndoom (Pokémon)

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Houndoom Dark Pokémon ヘルガー Hellgar #229 Houndoom Mega Houndoom Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Dark Fire Unknown Unknown Mega Houndoom Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
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 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 77.2 lbs. 35.0 kg Houndoom 109.1 lbs. 49.5 kg Mega Houndoom 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone Houndoominite [[|]]
Base experience yield 204 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 175 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Houndoom 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 2 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed Mega Houndoom 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint Mega Houndoom
Pokédex color   Black	Base friendship 35
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Houndoom using the Houndoominite.

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.

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 rough terrain areas. Its howling induces shivering in other Pokémon, and often sends them scurrying back to their nests.

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, which themselves cause pain to Mega Houndoom. Finally, the tip of its tail is now split down the middle. When it Mega Evolves, its entire body generates heat.

In the anime

In the 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, in which it lost to a Rhyhorn. It was often seen outside of its Poké Ball.

Other

Houndoom debuted in Houndoom's Special Delivery. When Misty's Togepi got separated from Ash and his friends, it came across a Houndoom that was delivering a package. Houndoom took Togepi back to Ash, Misty and Brock.

A Pokémon poacher used a Houndoom alongside a Scyther to chase Celebi in the beginning of Celebi: The Voice of the Forest.

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

A Houndoom appeared in Flint Sparks the Fire! and The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!, under the ownership of the Proprietor.

A Houndoom that can Mega Evolve into Mega Houndoom appeared in Mega Evolution Special IV, under the ownership of Malva. It battled Alain's Charizard but was eventually defeated. It reappeared during The Right Hero for the Right Job!, Rocking Kalos Defenses!, and Forming a More Perfect Union!, where it assisted in the fight against Lysandre and later the Giant Rock.

A Houndoom appeared in From A to Z!, under the ownership of Mable. It was used to capture Z2 in Terminus Cave, but it was defeated by the Order Pokémon's Land's Wrath.

A Houndoom was used by the ninjas that attacked the Ninja Village in A Festival of Decisions!.

A Houndoom that can Mega Evolve appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, under the control of Levi and Cherie's Mega Wave. Houndoom was used to battled against 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.

Multiple Houndoom appeared in The Right Hero for the Right Job!, under the ownership of Team Flare Grunts. They were used to battle Steven and Serena at Lysandre Labs.

Minor appearances

A Houndoom appeared in The Screen Actor's Guilt in Vitzo's fantasy.

Two Houndoom were among the Pokémon resting in some hot springs in Entei at Your Own Risk.

In A Ruin with a View, Houndoom were used by Team Magma in Oldale Town. They reappeared in a flashback in A Three Team Scheme!.

A Houndoom was used by one of the students of the Pokémon Trainers' School in Gonna Rule The School!.

Dr. Yung used a Mirage Houndoom in The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon.

A Houndoom made a cameo appearance in a vizualization in Hi Ho Silver Wind!.

Multiple Houndoom appeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew as part of the feuding armies. Three of them attacked Lucario.

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

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

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

A Houndoom appeared in Genesect and the Legend Awakened, where it battled the Genesect Army at Pokémon Hills.

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

Two Trainers' Houndoom appeared in A Crowning Moment of Truth!.

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.

Houndoom in Pokémon Generations

In Pokémon Generations

A Houndoom made an appearance 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.

In the manga

Houndoom in Pokémon Adventures

In the movie adaptations

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

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

A group of Houndoom first appeared in Slick Slowking, 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. They first appeared in It All Ends Now V.

In Showdown with Houndoom, Pearl comes across a Houndoom that attacked him and Rayler.

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

In Out-Odding Oddish, a Houndoom appeared in the Pokéathlon.

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 an unknown 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.

In the Pocket Monsters HeartGold & SoulSilver Go! Go! Pokéathlon manga

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

In the TCG

Main article: Houndoom (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Houndoom

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II 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.
Generation III 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 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 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 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 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

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII 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.

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 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

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 Shuffle Event: Pokémon Safari (Seventh release) Rumble World Legend Terrain: Tomb of Nightmares (Center Boss, Back, Special) Picross Area 14: Stage 04

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 (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Houndoom

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 75		135 - 182	260 - 354
Attack: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Defense: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Sp. Atk: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Sp. Def: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Speed: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Total: 500	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (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
HP: 75		135 - 182	260 - 354
Attack: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Defense: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp. Atk: 140		130 - 211	256 - 416
Sp. Def: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Speed: 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 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost ½× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None

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

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

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

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

Learnset

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Inferno Fire Special 100100 05050% 5 011 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— ——% 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— ——% 40 011 Smog Poison Special 03030 07070% 20 044 Howl Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 088 Smog Poison Special 03030 07070% 20 1313 Roar Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 1616 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 2020 Odor Sleuth Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 2626 Beat Up Dark Physical 0000— 100100% 10 3030 Fire Fang Fire Physical 06565 09595% 15 3535 Feint Attack Dark Physical 06060 ——% 20 4141 Embargo Dark Status 0000— 100100% 15 4545 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100100% 15 5050 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100100% 15 5656 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 6060 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— ——% 20 6565 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 Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM05 TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM12 TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM22 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM30 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM35 TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM36 TM36 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM38 TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TM41 TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM43 TM43 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM50 TM50 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM61 TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM63 TM63 Embargo Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM66 TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM85 TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM95 TM95 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM97 TM97 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Houndoom Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Houndoom Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Beat Up Dark Physical — 100% 10 Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Destiny Bond* Ghost Status — —% 5 Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10 Fire Fang Fire Physical 65 95% 15 Fire Spin Fire Special 35 85% 15 Nasty Plot Dark Status — —% 20 Punishment Dark Physical — 100% 5 Pursuit Dark Physical 40 100% 20 Rage Normal Physical 20 100% 20 Reversal Fighting Physical — 100% 15 Spite Ghost Status — 100% 10 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 70 100% 5 Thunder Fang Electric Physical 65 95% 15

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Houndoom in Generation VII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Houndoom in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Houndoom Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Houndoom Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

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

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM Foul Play Dark Physical 95 100% 15 S M US UM Heat Wave Fire Special 95 90% 10 S M US UM Hyper Voice Normal Special 90 100% 10 S M US UM Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 S M US UM Laser Focus Normal Status — —% 30 S M US UM Role Play Psychic Status — —% 10 S M US UM Snatch Dark Status — —% 10 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 S M US UM Spite Ghost Status — 100% 10 S M US UM Super Fang Normal Physical — 90% 10 S M US UM Throat Chop Dark Physical 80 100% 15 S M US UM Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Houndoom can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Houndoom cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Houndoom Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Houndoom Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

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

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

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Smokescreen	Houndoom (Aquapolis 14)

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei! 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 Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -4.5% IQ group: C

Pokémon Ranger Group: Dark Poké Assist: Dark Field move: (Burn ×2) Loops: 6 Min. exp.: 60 Max. exp.: 80 Browser entry R-000 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 Field move: (Burn ×2) Browser entry R-000 It spits blobs of fire and lets loose dark pulses to attack.

Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Dark Poké Assist: (present) Dark Field move: (present) (Burn ×2) Poké Assist: (past) Dark Field move: (past) (Burn ×1) Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]] It releases a dark pulse around itself that makes Pokémon Tired.

Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●

Pokémon Battle Trozei Dark Attack Power: ★★★★★

Pokémon Shuffle Fire Attack Power: 70 - 110 5 #490 Risk-Taker Increases damage randomly. Mega Effects 7 Removes barrier-covered Pokémon / disruptions (max 10) and damages the foe.

Pokémon GO Base HP: 150 Base Attack: 224 Base Defense: 159 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Snarl, Fire Fang Charged Attacks: Crunch, Fire Blast, Foul Play

Evolution

Unevolved Houndour  Dark  Fire

Level 24 →

First Evolution Houndoom  Dark  Fire

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Houndoom images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Houndoom has three different sprites in each Generation II game. It also shares this same trait in Generation IV games. This makes it one of the few Pokémon with this distinction.

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 Dobermans. Its tail resembles that of common depictions of the devil. Houndoom also seems to bear some resemblances to the extinct Tasmanian Tiger/Tasmanian Wolf. The Tasmanian Tiger was a hound-like marsupial with a lean body and stripey pattern on its back, much like Houndoom in respects of appearance. Houndoom's shiny coloration could be based on Yama, the Hindu Lord of the Fallen, who often appears blue and red.

Name origin

Houndoom is a combination of hound and doom.

Hellgar is a combination of hell (alluding to its dark and fiery nature, as a hellhound) and gar (a sound that dogs make).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ヘルガー Hellgar From hell and gar French Démolosse From démon and molosse Spanish Houndoom Same as English name German Hundemon From Hund and Dämon Italian Houndoom Same as English name Korean 헬가 Helga Transliteration of its Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 黑魯加 / 黑鲁加 Hēilǔjiā Transliteration of its Japanese name Cantonese Chinese

More languages Hindi हनडूम Houndoom Transcription of English name Russian Хандум Khandum Transcription of English name

Related articles

• Harrison's Houndoom

External links

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