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==Biology== |
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[[File:Houndoom.jpg|thumb|Houndoom using [[Flamethrower]]]] |
[[File:Houndoom.jpg|thumb|Houndoom using [[Flamethrower]]]] |
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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. |
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. |
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===Special abilities=== |
===Special abilities=== |
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'''Houndoom''' have the abilities [[Flash Fire]] or [[Early Bird]]. [[Flash Fire]] will power up any of its [[Fire]]-[[Type|type]] [[moves]] if it is hit with a [[Fire]]-[[type]] [[move]], and [[Early Bird]] will cause a quick awakening from [[Status Effects#Sleep|Sleep]] [[Status|status]]. |
'''Houndoom''' have the abilities [[Flash Fire]] or [[Early Bird]]. [[Flash Fire]] will power up any of its [[Fire]]-[[Type|type]] [[moves]] if it is hit with a [[Fire]]-[[type]] [[move]], and [[Early Bird]] will cause a quick awakening from [[Status Effects#Sleep|Sleep]] [[Status|status]]. |
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==Evolution== |
==Evolution== |
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*No other Pokémon share the same type combination as Houndoom and its pre-evolution [[Houndour]]. |
*No other Pokémon share the same type combination as Houndoom and its pre-evolution [[Houndour]]. |
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*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 |
*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 |
Revision as of 02:25, 16 November 2013
Template:Houndoom Houndoom (Japanese: ヘルガー Herugaa) is a Dark/Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
Biology
Physiology
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 abilities
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.
Evolution
Houndoom is the evolved form of Houndour. Houndour will evolve into this Pokémon once it reaches level 24.
Game info
Game locations
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Gold and Silver | Evolve Houndour | None |
Crystal | Evolve Houndour | None |
Ruby and Sapphire | Trade | None |
FireRed and LeafGreen | Trade | None |
Emerald | Evolve Houndour | None |
Diamond and Pearl | Route 214 and Route 215 via PokéRadar (Pearl only) | Rare |
Platinum | Evolve Houndour | None |
HeartGold and SoulSilver | Safari Zone | Common |
Black and White | Evolve Houndour (Black only) | None |
X and Y | Evolve Houndour (X only) | {{{xyrarity}}} |
Pokédex entries
Template:GenIIPokédex
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
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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