Houndoom

Houndoom (Japanese: ヘルガー Herugaa) is a /-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

Physiology
Houndoom are canine-like Pokémon, with a similar appearance to its pre-evolved form Houndour. Houndoom are large with black fur and have a brown underbelly and muzzle. Around each of its ankles are two sets of bone-like bands. On its back are rib-like structures, appearing like an exoskeleton, that lead up to its neck. In between the two ends of the bone on its neck is a small skull emblem. Instead of having visible ears near the top of its head, Houndoom have curved horns. It has a long, skinny tail which ends in an arrow point.

Natural abilities
Houndoom have the abilities Flash Fire or Early Bird. Flash Fire will power up any of its Fire-type moves if it is hit with a Fire-type move, and Early Bird will cause a quick awakening from Sleep status.

Gender differences
Male Houndooms have longer and more curved horns than the females.

Evolution
Houndoom is the evolved form of Houndour. Houndour will evolve into this Pokémon once it reaches level 24. Houndoom can further evolve into Mega Houndoom with a Houndoominite.

Stats
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Anime


Houndoom first appeared in "Houndoom's Special Delivery" where it took care of Misty's Togepi.
 * Doomy
 * Poacher's Houndoom
 * Team Magma's Houndoom
 * Joshua's Houndoom
 * Proprietor's Houndoom
 * Mirage Houndoom
 * Red Army's Houndoom
 * Malva's Houndoom
 * Mable's Houndoom
 * Ninja's Houndoom
 * Jarvis' Houndoom

Trivia

 * No other Pokémon share the same type combination as Houndoom and its pre-evolution Houndour.
 * In both the Generation II and Generation IV games, Houndoom has different sprites in all games. It is one of the few Pokémon with this distinction.

Origin
Houndoom is based on a hell hound, which in mythology were demonic dogs who guarded the gates of the underworld. Its color and build resemble that of a Doberman Pinscher.

Etymology
Houndoom is a combination of hound and doom.