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Houndoom (Japanese: ヘルガー Herugaa) is a Dark/Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
Appearance[]
Houndoom using Flamethrower
Houndoom are a canine-like Pokémon, with a similar appearance to its pre-evolved form Houndour. Houndoom are large, black, 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 large demon-like horn. Another notable feature is the long, skinny tail which ends in an arrow point.
Special abilities[]
Houndoom have the abilities Flash Fire or Early Bird. Flash Fire will power up any of its Fire-type move if it is hit with a Fire-type move, and Early Bird will cause a quick awakening from Sleep status.
Evolution[]
Houndoom is the evolved form of Houndour. Houndour will evolve into this Pokémon once it reaches level 24.
In the anime[]
In the anime, a Houndoom returned Misty's Togepi after Togepi becomes lost in the forest after being scared by Team Rocket.
Game info[]
Game locations[]
| Version(s) | Location |
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| Gold/Silver | Evolve Houndour |
| Crystal | Evolve Houndour |
| Ruby/ Sapphire | Trade |
| Emerald | Evolve Houndour |
| FireRed/ LeafGreen | Trade |
| Diamond/ Pearl | Route 214 and Route 215 via PokéRadar (Pearl only) |
| Platinum | Evolve Houndour |
| HeartGold/SoulSilver | Safari Zone |
| Black/White | Evolve Houndour (Black only) |
Pokédex entries[]
| Generation I | |
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| Houndoom did not appear during the Generation I games. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
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Trivia[]
- No other Pokémon share the same type combination as Houndoom and its pre-evolution Houndour.
- Despite having a pair of horns, it cannot learn Horn attack or Horn drill. This might be due to the fact that the horns curve back, making it difficult to stab with the points of the horns
References[]