Houndoom
Houndoom is a Dark/Fire type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.
Houndoom has a Mega Evolution, available in Generation 6 games and Pokémon Go.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0229 |
|---|---|
| Type | Dark Fire |
| Species | Dark Pokémon |
| Height | 1.4 m (4′07″) |
| Weight | 35.0 kg (77.2 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Early Bird 2. Flash Fire Unnerve (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0210 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0177 (Platinum) 0215 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0076 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0290 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0026 (Scarlet/Violet) 0092 (Legends: Z-A) 0124 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Sp. Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 35 (lower than normal) |
| Base Exp. | 175 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 75 | 260 | 354 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
| Defense | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
| Sp. Atk | 110 | 202 | 350 | |
| Sp. Def | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Speed | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
| Total | 500 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Type defenses
The effectiveness of each type on Houndoom.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0229 |
|---|---|
| Type | Dark Fire |
| Species | Dark Pokémon |
| Height | 1.9 m (6′03″) |
| Weight | 49.5 kg (109.1 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Solar Power |
| Local № | 0210 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0177 (Platinum) 0215 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0076 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0290 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0026 (Scarlet/Violet) 0092 (Legends: Z-A) 0124 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Sp. Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 35 (lower than normal) |
| Base Exp. | 210 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 75 | 260 | 354 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
| Defense | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
| Sp. Atk | 140 | 256 | 416 | |
| Sp. Def | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
| Speed | 115 | 211 | 361 | |
| Total | 600 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Houndoom changes
- In Generations 2-4, Houndoom has a base experience yield of 204.
- In Generation 2, Houndoom has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Houndoom
| Gold | If you are burned by the flames it shoots from its mouth, the pain will never go away. |
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| 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 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 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 White Black 2 White 2 |
The flames it breathes when angry contain 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 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. |
| Ultra Moon | Identifiable by its eerie howls, people a long time ago thought it was the grim reaper and feared it. |
| Brilliant Diamond 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. |
Mega Houndoom
| 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. |
Moves learned by Houndoom
Moves learnt by level up
Houndoom learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ember | Fire | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
| 6 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 13 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 16 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 21 | Snarl | Dark | 55 | 95 | |
| 24 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 28 | Fire Fang | Fire | 65 | 95 | |
| 34 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 44 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 49 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 55 | Overheat | Fire | 130 | 90 |
Egg moves
Houndoom does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Houndoom is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 07 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 21 | Thunder Fang | Electric | 65 | 95 | |
| 33 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 35 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
| 44 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 46 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 53 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 55 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 56 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 57 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | — | 85 | |
| 64 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 68 | Heat Wave | Fire | 95 | 90 | |
| 71 | Hyper Voice | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 72 | Fire Spin | Fire | 35 | 85 | |
| 74 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 85 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 95 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 104 | Flare Blitz | Fire | 120 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Houndoom learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ember | Fire | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Howl | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
| 1 | Smog | Poison | 30 | 70 | |
| 1 | Thunder Fang | Electric | 65 | 95 | |
| 13 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 16 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 20 | Incinerate | Fire | 60 | 100 | |
| 26 | Beat Up | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 30 | Fire Fang | Fire | 65 | 95 | |
| 35 | Torment | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 41 | Comeuppance | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 45 | Foul Play | Dark | 95 | 100 | |
| 50 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 56 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 62 | Inferno | Fire | 100 | 50 |
Egg moves
Houndoom learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Houndoom gen 9 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Houndoom is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Houndoom sprites
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Where to find Houndoom
| Gold Silver Crystal |
Evolve Houndour |
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| Ruby Sapphire FireRed LeafGreen |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Emerald | Evolve Houndour |
| Diamond | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Pearl | Route 214, 215 |
| Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver |
Evolve Houndour |
| Black | Evolve Houndour |
| White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X | Evolve Houndour |
| Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun | Route 12 |
| Ultra Moon | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Not available in this game |
| Brilliant Diamond | Spacious Cave, Volcanic Cave, Dazzling Cave, Sandsear Cave, Stargleam Cavern, Typhlo Cavern |
| Shining Pearl | Route 214, 215, Spacious Cave, Volcanic Cave, Dazzling Cave, Sandsear Cave, Stargleam Cavern, Typhlo Cavern |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet |
North Province (Area Two) |
| Legends: Z-A | Location data not yet available |
Answers to Houndoom questions
- What is a good moveset for Houndoom?
- How did he hit me?
- How did my houndoom get hit?
- Houndoom super fang?
- Are there any trainers in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon that use either a Houndour or Houndoom?
- Is Mega-Houndoom worth using without drought?
- What would suckerpunch look like in the anime?
- How do i teach Houndoom sucker punch?
- Do you get life orb recoil from super fang
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Houndoom |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ヘルガー (Hellgar) |
| German | Hundemon |
| French | Démolosse |
| Italian | Houndoom |
| Spanish | Houndoom |
| Korean | 헬가 (helga) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 黑鲁加 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 黑魯加 |
| English |
Dark Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ダークポケモン |
| German | Hades-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Sombre |
| Italian | Pokémon Buio |
| Spanish | Pokémon Siniestro |
| Korean | 다크포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 阴暗宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 陰暗寶可夢 |
Name origin
- hound
- type of dog
- doom
- adverse fate

