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Houndoom (Japanese: ヘルガー, HepburnHerugaa) (HOWN-doom[1]) is a Dark/Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

Biology[]

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.

Mega Houndoom[]

As Mega Houndoom, its claws become red and its tail splits to form a fork. Its horns are now much longer and curved, and a large skull-like structure with a pair of long 'tusks' adorns its torso.

Gender differences[]

Male Houndoom have longer horns then the females.

Behavior[]

Wild Houndoom usually fight for leadership, with the ones that have sharply raked horns having the leading advantage. According to some old sayings, the flare of Houndoom contains toxins and the wound caused by a Houndoom can never be healed or recover. Because of their horrifying cry that sounds like the death from Hell, people and Pokémon in ancient times mostly stay in their homes when they hear Houndoom's howl. Houndoom packs hunt by encircling an area and then setting it ablaze. They then go after prey flushed out of hiding, working together to corner and defeat them. Like Houndour, Houndoom packs share their kills evenly; the leader receives the same portion as the lowliest pack member.

Natural abilities[]

As mentioned, a Houndoom's flares contain potent toxins that can never be treated, which are bolstered when it is provoked.

Mega Houndoom's flares are further enhanced, able to incinerate their foes into nothing but coal and smithereens.

Evolution[]

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

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Gold and Silver Evolve Houndour None
Crystal Evolve Houndour None
Ruby and Sapphire Trade None
FireRed and LeafGreen Trade None
Emerald Evolve Houndour None
Diamond and Pearl Route 214 and Route 215 via PokéRadar (Pearl only) Rare
Platinum Evolve Houndour None
HeartGold and SoulSilver Safari Zone Common
Black and White Evolve Houndour (Black only) None
X and Y Evolve Houndour (X only) None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Trade None
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Grand Underground; Route 214 and Route 215 (Shining Pearl Only) Uncommon
Scarlet and Violet North Province Area Two, South Province Area Four, South Province Area Six, 5-Star Raids Rare

Pokédex entries[]

  • 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.

  • 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

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Diamond

    Long ago, people imagined its eerie howls to be the call of the grim reaper.

  • Pearl

    Long ago, people imagined its eerie howls to be the call of the grim reaper.

  • 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.

  • Black

    The flames it breathes when angry contains toxins. If they cause a burn, it will hurt forever.

  • White

    The flames it breathes when angry contains toxins. If they cause a burn, it will hurt forever.

  • Black 2

    The flames it breathes when angry contains toxins. If they cause a burn, it will hurt forever.

  • White 2

    The flames it breathes when angry contains toxins. If they cause a burn, it will hurt forever.

  • 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

    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.

  • 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.
    Mega Evolution: Its red claws and the tips of its tail are melting from high internal temperatures that are painful to Houndoom itself.

  • Ultra Moon

    Identifiable by its eerie howls, people a long time ago thought it was the grim reaper and feared it.
    Mega Evolution: Houndoom’s entire body generates heat when it Mega Evolves. Its fearsome fiery breath turns its opponents to ash.

  • Brilliant Diamond

    Long ago, people imagined its eerie howls to be the call of the grim reaper.

  • Shining Pearl

    Long ago, people imagined its eerie howls to be the call of the grim reaper.

  • 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.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
75
Attack
90
Defense
50
Sp. Atk
110
Sp. Def
80
Speed
95
Total
500

Stats
HP
75
Attack
90
Defense
90
Sp. Atk
140
Sp. Def
90
Speed
115
Total
600

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Inferno 100 50% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
1 Nasty Plot —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
1 Thunder Fang 65 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Ember 40 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
1 Howl —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Smog 30 70% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
4 Howl —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
8 Smog 30 70% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
13 Roar —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
16 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
20 Odor Sleuth —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
26 Beat Up 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
30 Fire Fang 65 95% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
35 Feint Attack 60 —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
41 Embargo 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
45 Foul Play 95 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
50 Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
56 Crunch 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
60 Nasty Plot —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
65 Inferno 100 50% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Inferno 100 50% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 1 4 ♥
1 Nasty Plot —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Clever 1 0 ♥
1 Thunder Fang 65 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2 1 ♥
1 Ember 40 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Cute 4 0 ♥
1 Howl —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2 0 ♥
1 Smog 30 70% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Special Tough 4 0 ♥
4 Howl —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2 0 ♥
8 Smog 30 70% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Special Tough 4 0 ♥
13 Roar —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 3 0 ♥
16 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 2 3 ♥
20 Odor Sleuth —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 2 0 ♥
26 Beat Up 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
30 Fire Fang 65 95% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
35 Feint Attack 60 —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 2 0 ♥
41 Embargo 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Clever 3 0 ♥
45 Foul Play 95 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
50 Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
56 Crunch 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 1 4 ♥
60 Nasty Plot —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Clever 1 0 ♥
65 Inferno 100 50% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 1 4 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Thunder Fang 65 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Ember 40 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
1 Howl —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Smog 20 70% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
4 Howl —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
8 Smog 20 70% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
13 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
16 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
20 Odor Sleuth —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
26 Beat Up 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
30 Fire Fang 65 95% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
35 Faint Attack 60 —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
41 Embargo 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
45 Foul Play 95 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
50 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
56 Crunch 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
60 Nasty Plot —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
65 Inferno 100 50% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1 Thunder Fang 65 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Smart 3
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
1 Ember 40 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 3
1 Howl —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 0
1 Smog 20 70% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Special Tough 3
4 Howl —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 0
9 Smog 20 70% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Special Tough 3
14 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
17 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 3
22 Odor Sleuth —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
28 Beat Up 10 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Smart 2
32 Fire Fang 65 95% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical Beauty 3
38 Faint Attack 60 —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Smart 2
44 Embargo 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Cute 2
48 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 2
54 Crunch 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 2
60 Nasty Plot —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Cute 0
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
1 Ember 40 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 4 0 ♥
1 Howl —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 1 0 ♥
7 Howl —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 1 0 ♥
13 Smog 20 70% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Tough 1 3 ♥
19 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
27 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Tough 1 3 ♥
35 Odor Sleuth 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
43 Faint Attack 60 —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Smart 2 0 ♥
51 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 4 0 ♥
59 Crunch 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Tough 1 4 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
1 Ember 40 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire
7 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
13 Smog 20 70% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison
20 Bite 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark
30 Faint Attack 60 —% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark
41 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire
52 Crunch 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM05 Roar —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM35 Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
TM38 Fire Blast 110 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM43 Flame Charge 50 100% 20 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM50 Overheat 130 90% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM61 Will-O-Wisp 85% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM63 Embargo 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM95 Snarl 55 95% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special
TM97 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM05 Roar —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 3 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Clever 2 1 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 4 4 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Cool 3 0 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Clever 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM35 Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special Tough 2 1 ♥
TM38 Fire Blast 110 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Tough 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM43 Flame Charge 50 100% 20 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM50 Overheat 130 90% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 6 0 ♥
TM59 Incinerate 60 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Tough 3 0 ♥
TM61 Will-O-Wisp 85% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM63 Embargo 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM67 Retaliate 70 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 4 ♥
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 2 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM94 Rock SmashXY 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM95 Snarl 55 95% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special Tough 4 0 ♥
TM97 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
HM06 Rock SmashORAS 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM35 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM43 Flame Charge 50 100% 20 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM50 Overheat 140 90% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM59 Incinerate 30 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM61 Will-O-Wisp 75% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM63 Embargo 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM67 Retaliate 70 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM95 Snarl 55 95% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Smart 2
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Cool 1
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Smart 2
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM35 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 2
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Special Tough 2
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 2
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Tough 0
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 0
TM49 Snatch —% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Smart 0
TM50 Overheat 140 90% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 2
TM58 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
TM61 Will-O-Wisp 75% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2
TM63 Embargo 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Cute 2
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Cool 1
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beauty 2
TM78 Captivate 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM79 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special Cool 2
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Smart 1
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Smart 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Smart 2 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 4 4 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Cool 4 0 ♥
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Cool 1 4 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Smart 3 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
TM35 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 4 0 ♥
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Tough 2 1 ♥
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 4 0 ♥
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Tough 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 1 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cute 2 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Tough 1 0 ♥
TM49 Snatch —% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Smart 2 1 ♥
TM50 Overheat 140 90% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 6 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 1 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 1 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM02 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM03 Curse —% 10 Type ??? HOME ???
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM08 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire
TM13 Snore 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM20 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost
TM31 Mud-Slap 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM34 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire
TM39 Swift 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM42 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM43 Detect —% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark
TM50 Nightmare 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

To see the Egg Moves that Houndoom can learn, refer to Houndour.


Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Foul Play USUM 95 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Heat Wave USUM 95 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
Hyper Voice USUM 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Iron Tail USUM 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Laser Focus USUM —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Role Play USUM —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Snatch USUM —% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Spite USUM 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
Super Fang USUM 90% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Throat Chop USUM 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Uproar USUM 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Foul Play ORAS 95 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
Heat Wave ORAS 95 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 2 2 ♥
Hyper Voice ORAS 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2 2 ♥
Iron Tail ORAS 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
Role Play ORAS —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
Snatch ORAS —% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Clever 1 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Spite ORAS 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Tough 2 1 ♥
Super Fang ORAS 90% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 2 1 ♥
Uproar ORAS 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 2 1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Dark Pulse  80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special
Foul Play  95 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Heat Wave  100 90% 10 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
Hyper Voice  90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Iron Tail  100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Role Play  —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snatch  —% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Super Fang  90% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Uproar  90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Headbutt HGSS 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
Magic Coat HGSS —% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beauty 2
Mud-Slap  20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Cute 3
Role Play HGSS —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 3
Spite  100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Tough 2
Sucker Punch  80 100% 5 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Smart 2
Super Fang HGSS 90% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
Swift  60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
Uproar  50 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Body Slam FRLGEXD 85 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 1 4 ♥
Counter FRLGE 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 2 0 ♥
Double-Edge FRLGEXD 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 6 0 ♥
Dream Eater FRLGEXD 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Smart 2 2 ♥
Endure E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
Mud-Slap E 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Cute 2 1 ♥
Nightmare XD 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Smart 1 3 ♥
Sleep Talk E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 3 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 4 0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Swagger EXD 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Swift E 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation II
Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Flamethrower C 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Mega Evolution Sprites[]

Houndoom Mega XY
Front
Houndoom Mega XY Back
Back
Houndoom Mega XY Shiny
Front (Shiny)
Houndoom Mega XY Shiny Back
Back (Shiny)

Appearances[]

Anime[]

Supporting[]

Minor[]

Trivia[]

  • 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 hellhound, which in mythology were demonic dogs that guarded the gates of the underworld. Its color and build resemble that of a Doberman Pinscher.

Houndoom may also be based off the El Cadejo, a spiritual dog. It has many features that it shares with the El Cadejo, such as its horns, its eyes being red and its fur being black.

Mega Houndoom may be based on tribal rituals where the bones of animals are worn as ceremonial ornaments. Its horns and pointed tail also resemble common depictions of the devil.

Etymology[]

Houndoom is a combination of hound and doom.

Herugaa is a combination of hell(since it is a Dark and Fire type, as hell is often associated with fire and darkness) and gar(old English for spear, referring to its tail).

Gallery[]

Houndoom[]

Mega Houndoom[]

See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 175. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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