Houndour
Pokédex data
National № | 228 |
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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 № | 209 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 176 (Platinum) 214 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 075 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 289 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Special Attack |
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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 |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 45 | 200 | 294 | |
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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. |
Moves learned by Houndour
Moves learnt by level up
Houndour learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Taunt | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
25 | Beat Up | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
28 | Fire Fang | Fire | ![]() | 65 | 95 |
32 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
37 | Flame Charge | Fire | ![]() | 50 | 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 in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Houndour egg moves page.
Moves learnt by TM
Houndour is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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05 | Roar | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
12 | Taunt | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
22 | Solar Beam | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
23 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
35 | Flamethrower | Fire | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
38 | Fire Blast | Fire | ![]() | 110 | 85 |
41 | Torment | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
46 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
50 | Overheat | Fire | ![]() | 130 | 90 |
58 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
61 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | ![]() | — | 85 |
63 | Nasty Plot | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
66 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
78 | Snarl | Dark | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
79 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
85 | Dream Eater | Psychic | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Houndour learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Odor Sleuth | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
25 | Beat Up | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
28 | Fire Fang | Fire | ![]() | 65 | 95 |
32 | Feint Attack | Dark | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
37 | Embargo | 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 in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Houndour egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Beat Up | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
Counter | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
Destiny Bond | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
Feint | Normal | ![]() | 30 | 100 |
Fire Fang | Fire | ![]() | 65 | 95 |
Fire Spin | Fire | ![]() | 35 | 85 |
Nasty Plot | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
Punishment | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
Pursuit | Dark | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Rage | Normal | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
Reversal | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
Spite | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
Sucker Punch | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Thunder Fang | Electric | ![]() | 65 | 95 |
Move Tutor moves
Houndour can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Moves learnt by TM
Houndour is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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05 | Roar | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
12 | Taunt | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Frustration | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
22 | Solar Beam | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
35 | Flamethrower | Fire | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
38 | Fire Blast | Fire | ![]() | 110 | 85 |
41 | Torment | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
43 | Flame Charge | Fire | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
46 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
48 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
50 | Overheat | Fire | ![]() | 130 | 90 |
61 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | ![]() | — | 85 |
63 | Embargo | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
66 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
85 | Dream Eater | Psychic | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
95 | Snarl | Dark | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
97 | Dark Pulse | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
100 | Confide | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Houndour can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Curse | Ghost | ![]() | — | — | Generation 2 — TM |
Detect | Fighting | ![]() | — | — | Generation 2 — TM |
Nightmare | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 2 — TM |
Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mimic | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Captivate | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 4 — TM |
Natural Gift | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Incinerate | Fire | ![]() | 60 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Retaliate | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Secret Power | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Houndour sprites
Type | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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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 |
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?
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Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Houndour |
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Japanese | デルビル (Delvil) |
German | Hunduster |
French | Malosse |
Name origin
- hound
- type of dog
- dour
- sullen, gloomy