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Houndoom (ヘルガー Herugaa)
Artwork		General

		National Dex:	#229
		Evolves From:	Houndour
		Evolves Into:	None
		Generation:	Generation II
		Pronunciation:	$HOWN-doom$
		Icon(s):
Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	75	Species:	Dark Dog Pokémon
Attack:	90	Type(s):	Dark/Fire
Defense:	50	Height:	4'07″
Special Atk:	110	Weight:	77.2 lbs
Special Def:	80	Abilities:	Flash Fire Early Bird Unnerve (Dream World)
Speed:	95	Pokédex Color:	Black
Stat Total:	500	Gender:	50% ♀/ 50% ♂
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Houndoom (Japanese: ヘルガー Herugaa) is a Dark/Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

BiologyEdit

AppearanceEdit

Houndoom are 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 abilitiesEdit

Houndoom have the abilities Flash Fire or Early Bird. Flash Fire will power up any of its Fire-type moves if it is hit with a Fire-type move, and Early Bird will cause a quick awakening from Sleep status.

In the animeEdit

In the anime, a Houndoom returned Misty's Togepi after Togepi becomes lost in the forest after being scared by Team Rocket.

EvolutionEdit

Houndoom is the evolved form of Houndour. Houndour will evolve into this Pokémon once it reaches level 24.

Game infoEdit

Game locationsEdit

Version(s)	Location	Rarity
Houndoom Locations
Gold/Silver	Evolve Houndour	None
Crystal	Evolve Houndour	None
Ruby/ Sapphire	Trade	None
Emerald	Evolve Houndour	None
FireRed/ LeafGreen	Trade	None
Diamond/ Pearl	Route 214 and Route 215 via PokéRadar (Pearl only)	Rare
Platinum	Evolve Houndour	None
HeartGold/SoulSilver	Safari Zone	Common
Black/White	Evolve Houndour (Black only)	None

Pokédex entriesEdit

Pokédex Entries
Generation I
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.
Black 2
The flames it breathes when angry contains toxins. If they cause a burn, it will hurt forever.
White 2
The flames it breathes when angry contains toxins. If they cause a burn, it will hurt forever.

Trivia Edit

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

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