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Houndour (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Dark/Fire Pokémon that made its first appearance in the second generation games Gold and Silver. It evolves into Houndoom at level 24.
Physiology and Behavior[]
Houndour is a quadrupedal, canine Pokémon with short, black fur and a red underbelly and muzzle. Its ears and tail are both short and pointed. Two fangs protrude from its upper jaw, and its triangular nose is black. There are white bands on its ankles and rib-like ridges on its back. Houndour appears to have a simplistic, stylized skull on its forehead with the eye orbits creating eyebrow patterning above its actual eyes. It also has circular, red paw pads on each of its three-toed paws.
Houndour are nocturnal predators that become active after sundown, hunting Pokémon that fail to reach their shelter on time. Their black fur lets them to blend into the shadows becoming almost invisible. Highly intelligent, Houndour show unparalleled teamwork among wild Pokémon and communicate with others of their kind using various barks and howls that only they can understand. Barks are used to determine the location of a pack member during nighttime hunts, while howls are used as a declaration of ownership over territory, often at the start and end of a hunt.
Despite their fierce and sometimes feared reputation, Houndour are known to be very loyal towards those they see as a friend. As seen in the anime, they will not abandon a pack member who is sick and are known to be extremely loyal and obedient to their Trainers. Houndour can typically be found around rough terrain.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Other Pokémon games[]
Super Smash Bros. series[]
Trophy descriptions[]
In the anime[]
Origin and inspiration[]
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
Title | Entry |
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Second Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Gold | It uses different kinds of cries for communicating with others of its kind and for pursuing its prey. |
Pokémon Silver | To corner prey, they check each other's location using barks that only they can understand. |
Pokémon Crystal | Around dawn, its ominous howl echoes through the area to announce that this is its territory. |
Third Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Ruby | 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. |
Pokémon 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. |
Pokémon Emerald | Houndour communicate with each other using a variety of cries to corner their prey. This Pokémon's remarkable teamwork is simply unparalleled. |
Pokémon FireRed | To corner prey, they check each other's location using barks that only they can understand. |
Pokémon LeafGreen | It uses different kinds of cries for communicating with others of its kind and for pursuing its prey. |
Fourth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Diamond | It conveys its feelings using different cries. It works in a pack to cleverly take down prey. |
Pokémon Pearl | It conveys its feelings using different cries. It works in a pack to cleverly take down prey. |
Pokémon Platinum | It is smart enough to hunt in packs. It uses a variety of cries for communicating with others. |
Pokémon HeartGold | It uses different kinds of cries for communicating with others of its kind and for pursuing its prey. |
Pokémon SoulSilver | To corner prey, they check each other's location using barks that only they can understand. |
Fifth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Black | It is smart enough to hunt in packs. It uses a variety of cries for communicating with others. |
Pokémon White | It is smart enough to hunt in packs. It uses a variety of cries for communicating with others. |
Pokémon Black 2 | It is smart enough to hunt in packs. It uses a variety of cries for communicating with others. |
Pokémon White 2 | It is smart enough to hunt in packs. It uses a variety of cries for communicating with others. |
Sixth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon X | Around dawn, its ominous howl echoes through the area to announce that this is its territory. |
Pokémon Y | To corner prey, they check each other's location using barks that only they can understand. |
Pokémon Omega Ruby | 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. |
Pokémon 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. |
Seventh Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon 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. |
Pokémon Ultra Moon | They make repeated eerie howls before dawn to call attention to their pack. |
Eighth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | It conveys its feelings using different cries. It works in a pack to cleverly take down prey. |
Pokémon Shining Pearl | It conveys its feelings using different cries. It works in a pack to cleverly take down prey. |
Ninth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Scarlet | It is smart enough to hunt in packs. It uses a variety of cries for communicating with others. |
Pokémon Violet | It uses different kinds of cries for communicating with others of its kind and for pursuing its prey. |
Game locations[]
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Second Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Gold | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Silver | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Crystal | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Third Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Ruby | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Emerald | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fourth Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Pearl | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Platinum | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon HeartGold | Safari Zone | |||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon SoulSilver | Safari Zone | |||||||||||||||||||||
Fifth Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Black | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sixth Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon X | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Seventh Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Ultra Sun | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Eighth Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Ninth Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Scarlet | Fellhorn Gorge, Oni Mountain, Infernal Pass, Crystal Pool, Chilling Waterhead, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds | |||||||||||||||||||||
Pokémon Violet | Fellhorn Gorge, Oni Mountain, Infernal Pass, Crystal Pool, Chilling Waterhead, Wistful Fields, Paradise Barrens, Kitakami Wilds |
Evolution[]
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Base Stats[]
HP | 45 |
Attack | 60 |
Defense | 30 |
Sp. Attack | 80 |
Sp. Defense | 50 |
Speed | 65 |
Total | 330 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
Sprites[]
Trivia[]
- The only five games so far in which Houndour can be captured by the player before viewing the end credits are Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Pokémon Platinum, Pokémon X, and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
- Houndour has the lowest base Defense stat of all Fire-type Pokémon.