Houndoom

Template:Houndoom Houndoom (Japanese: ヘルガー Herugaa) 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.

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.

Behavior

Wild Houndoom usually fight for leadership. According to some old sayings, the flare of Houndoom contains toxic 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 Pokemon in ancient times mostly stay in their homes when they hear Houndoom's howl.

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.

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)	{{{xyrarity}}}
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire	Trade	None

Pokédex entries

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Stats

• Houndoom
• Mega Houndoom

Stats
HP	75
Attack	90
Defense	50
Sp. Atk	1
Sp. Def	1
Speed	95
Total	312

Stats
HP	75
Attack	90
Defense	90
Sp. Atk	1
Sp. Def	1
Speed	115
Total	372

Sprites

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Mega Evolution Sprites

Front	Back
Front (Shiny)	Back (Shiny)

Appearances

Anime

Main article: Harrison's Houndoom

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

• Male Houndoom's have longer horns then the females.
• No other Pokémon share the same type combination as Houndoom and its pre-evolution Houndour.
  • As of Gen VII they now share this typing with Incineroar.
• In Generation II Houndoom and Houndour were two of only five Pokemon to be Dark-type: the other three being Murkrow, Tyranitar and Umbreon.
• 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.

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.

Gallery

See also

• Pokémon.com Pokédex
• Legendary Pokémon data
• The Pokémon Database
• Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
• Psypokes Psydex data

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