Houndour
Houndour is a Dark/Fire type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0228 |
|---|---|
| Type | Dark Fire |
| Species | Dark Pokémon |
| Height | 0.6 m (2′00″) |
| Weight | 10.8 kg (23.8 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Early Bird 2. Flash Fire Unnerve (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0209 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0176 (Platinum) 0214 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0075 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0289 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0025 (Scarlet/Violet) 0091 (Legends: Z-A) 0123 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Sp. Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 35 (lower than normal) |
| Base Exp. | 66 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 45 | 200 | 294 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
| Defense | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
| Sp. Atk | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Sp. Def | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
| Speed | 65 | 121 | 251 | |
| Total | 330 | 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 Houndour.
Evolution chart
Houndour changes
- In Generations 2-4, Houndour has a base experience yield of 114.
- In Generation 2, Houndour has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Gold | It uses different kinds of cries for communicating with others of its kind and for pursuing its prey. |
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| Silver | To corner prey, they check each other’s location using barks that only they can understand. |
| Crystal | Around dawn, its ominous howl echoes through the area to announce that this is its territory. |
| Ruby Sapphire |
HOUNDOUR hunt as a coordinated pack. They communicate with each other using a variety of cries to corner their prey. This POKéMON’s remarkable teamwork is unparalleled. |
| FireRed | To corner prey, they check each other’s location using barks that only they can understand. |
| LeafGreen | It uses different kinds of cries for communicating with others of its kind and for pursuing prey. |
| Emerald | HOUNDOUR communicate with each other using a variety of cries to corner their prey. This POKéMON’s remarkable teamwork is simply unparalleled. |
| Diamond Pearl |
It conveys its feelings using different cries. It works in a pack to cleverly take down prey. |
| Platinum | It is smart enough to hunt in packs. It uses a variety of cries for communicating with others. |
| HeartGold | It uses different kinds of cries for communicating with others of its kind and for pursuing its prey. |
| SoulSilver | To corner prey, they check each other’s location using barks that only they can understand. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
It is smart enough to hunt in packs. It uses a variety of cries for communicating with others. |
| X | Around dawn, its ominous howl echoes through the area to announce that this is its territory. |
| Y | To corner prey, they check each other’s location using barks that only they can understand. |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Houndour hunt as a coordinated pack. They communicate with each other using a variety of cries to corner their prey. This Pokémon’s remarkable teamwork is unparalleled. |
| Ultra Sun | It cooperates with others skillfully. When it becomes your partner, it’s very loyal to you as its Trainer and will obey your orders. |
| Ultra Moon | They make repeated eerie howls before dawn to call attention to their pack. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It conveys its feelings using different cries. It works in a pack to cleverly take down prey. |
| Scarlet | It is smart enough to hunt in packs. It uses a variety of cries for communicating with others. |
| Violet | It uses different kinds of cries for communicating with others of its kind and for pursuing its prey. |
Moves learned by Houndour
Moves learnt by level up
Houndour 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 | |
| 6 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 13 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 16 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 24 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 28 | Fire Fang | Fire | 65 | 95 | |
| 44 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 49 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 52 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — |
Egg moves
Houndour does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Houndour is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 33 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 35 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
| 46 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 50 | Overheat | Fire | 130 | 90 | |
| 53 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 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 | — | — | |
| 90 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 95 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 104 | Flare Blitz | Fire | 120 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Houndour learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ember | Fire | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 4 | Howl | Normal | — | — | |
| 8 | Smog | Poison | 30 | 70 | |
| 13 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 16 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 20 | Incinerate | Fire | 60 | 100 | |
| 25 | Beat Up | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 28 | Fire Fang | Fire | 65 | 95 | |
| 32 | Torment | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 37 | Comeuppance | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 40 | Foul Play | Dark | 95 | 100 | |
| 44 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 49 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 52 | Nasty Plot | Dark | — | — | |
| 56 | Inferno | Fire | 100 | 50 |
Egg moves
Houndour learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Houndour gen 9 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Houndour is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Houndour sprites
| Type | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Houndour
| Gold Silver Crystal |
Route 7 |
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| Ruby Sapphire FireRed LeafGreen |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Emerald | Altering Cave, Safari Zone |
| Diamond | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Pearl | Breed Houndoom |
| Platinum | Route 214, Valor Lakefront |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Route 7 |
| Black | Route 9 |
| White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X | Route 10 |
| Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun | Poké Pelago |
| 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 Shining Pearl |
Breed Houndoom |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet |
North Province (Area Two), South Province (Area One), South Province (Area Four) |
| Legends: Z-A | Location data not yet available |
Answers to Houndour questions
- Where are there wild Houndour in HG and SS?
- Are there any trainers in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon that use either a Houndour or Houndoom?
- Do I have to have a pokemon with the ability swarm 1st in my party to be able to get Houndour?
- How do you get Houndour in SoulSilver?
- Which ones are forest Objects?
- What is a good LC moveset for Houndour?
- Where do I find Houndour in OR AS?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Houndour |
|---|---|
| Japanese | デルビル (Delvil) |
| German | Hunduster |
| French | Malosse |
| Italian | Houndour |
| Spanish | Houndour |
| Korean | 델빌 (delbil) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 戴鲁比 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 戴魯比 |
| English |
Dark Pokémon |
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| 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
- dour
- sullen, gloomy

