Houndoom

Pokédex data

National № 0229
Type
Dark
Fire
Species Dark Pokémon
Abilities 1. Early Bird
2. Flash Fire
Unnerve (hidden ability)
Local № 210 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
177 (Platinum)
215 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
076 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos)
290 (U.Sun/U.Moon)
026 (Scarlet/Violet)

Training

EV yield 2 Sp. Atk
Catch rate45
Base Friendship 35 (Lower than normal)
Base Exp.175
Growth RateSlow

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4864–5140 steps)

Base stats

HP 75
260 354
Attack 90
166 306
Defense 50
94 218
Sp. Atk 110
202 350
Sp. Def 80
148 284
Speed 95
175 317
Total500MinMax
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.

Pokédex data

National № 0229
Type
Dark
Fire
Species Dark Pokémon
Abilities 1. Solar Power
Local № 210 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
177 (Platinum)
215 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
076 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos)
290 (U.Sun/U.Moon)
026 (Scarlet/Violet)

Training

EV yield 2 Sp. Atk
Catch rate45
Base Friendship 35 (Lower than normal)
Base Exp.210
Growth RateSlow

Breeding

Egg Groups Field
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4864–5140 steps)

Base stats

HP 75
260 354
Attack 90
166 306
Defense 90
166 306
Sp. Atk 140
256 416
Sp. Def 90
166 306
Speed 115
211 361
Total600MinMax
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.

Evolution chart

#0228
Houndour
Dark · Fire
(Level 24)
#0229
Houndoom
Dark · Fire

Houndoom changes

Moves learned by Houndoom

In other generations
Select one of the versions from generation 2.

Moves learnt by level up

Houndoom learns the following moves in Pokémon Gold & Silver at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Leer
normal
100
1Ember
fire
40100
7Roar
normal
13Smog
poison
3070
20Bite
dark
60100
30Feint Attack
dark
60
41Flamethrower
fire
90100
52Crunch
dark
80100
No moves.

Egg moves

Houndoom learns the following moves via breeding in Gold & Silver.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Houndoom can be taught these attacks in Gold & Silver from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Houndoom is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Gold & Silver.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Strength
normal
80100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Houndoom is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Gold & Silver.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
02Headbutt
normal
70100
03Curse
ghost
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
08Rock Smash
fighting
40100
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
13Snore
normal
50100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
20Endure
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
23Iron Tail
steel
10075
27Return
normal
100
30Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
31Mud-Slap
ground
20100
32Double Team
normal
34Swagger
normal
85
35Sleep Talk
normal
36Sludge Bomb
poison
90100
38Fire Blast
fire
11085
39Swift
normal
60
42Dream Eater
psychic
100100
43Detect
fighting
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
50Nightmare
ghost
100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Houndoom learns the following moves in Pokémon Crystal at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Leer
normal
100
1Ember
fire
40100
7Roar
normal
13Smog
poison
3070
20Bite
dark
60100
30Feint Attack
dark
60
41Flamethrower
fire
90100
52Crunch
dark
80100
No moves.

Egg moves

Houndoom learns the following moves via breeding in Crystal.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Houndoom can be taught these attacks in Crystal from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Flamethrower
fire
90100
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Houndoom is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Crystal.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Strength
normal
80100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Houndoom is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Crystal.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
02Headbutt
normal
70100
03Curse
ghost
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
08Rock Smash
fighting
40100
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
13Snore
normal
50100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
20Endure
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
23Iron Tail
steel
10075
27Return
normal
100
30Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
31Mud-Slap
ground
20100
32Double Team
normal
34Swagger
normal
85
35Sleep Talk
normal
36Sludge Bomb
poison
90100
38Fire Blast
fire
11085
39Swift
normal
60
42Dream Eater
psychic
100100
43Detect
fighting
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
50Nightmare
ghost
100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.
Select one of the versions from generation 3.

Moves learnt by level up

Houndoom learns the following moves in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Leer
normal
100
1Ember
fire
40100
1Howl
normal
7Howl
normal
13Smog
poison
3070
19Roar
normal
27Bite
dark
60100
35Odor Sleuth
normal
43Feint Attack
dark
60
51Flamethrower
fire
90100
59Crunch
dark
80100
No moves.

Egg moves

Houndoom learns the following moves via breeding in Ruby & Sapphire.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Houndoom can be taught these attacks in Ruby & Sapphire from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Houndoom is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Strength
normal
80100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Houndoom is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
12Taunt
dark
100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
23Iron Tail
steel
10075
27Return
normal
100
30Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
32Double Team
normal
35Flamethrower
fire
90100
36Sludge Bomb
poison
90100
38Fire Blast
fire
11085
41Torment
dark
100
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
49Snatch
dark
50Overheat
fire
13090
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Houndoom learns the following moves in Pokémon Emerald at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Leer
normal
100
1Ember
fire
40100
1Howl
normal
7Howl
normal
13Smog
poison
3070
19Roar
normal
27Bite
dark
60100
35Odor Sleuth
normal
43Feint Attack
dark
60
51Flamethrower
fire
90100
59Crunch
dark
80100
No moves.

Egg moves

Houndoom learns the following moves via breeding in Emerald.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Houndoom can be taught these attacks in Emerald from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Body Slam
normal
85100
Double-Edge
normal
120100
Counter
fighting
100
Mimic
normal
Swift
normal
60
Dream Eater
psychic
100100
Substitute
normal
Snore
normal
50100
Mud-Slap
ground
20100
Endure
normal
Swagger
normal
85
Sleep Talk
normal
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Houndoom is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Emerald.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Strength
normal
80100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Houndoom is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Emerald.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
12Taunt
dark
100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
23Iron Tail
steel
10075
27Return
normal
100
30Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
32Double Team
normal
35Flamethrower
fire
90100
36Sludge Bomb
poison
90100
38Fire Blast
fire
11085
41Torment
dark
100
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
49Snatch
dark
50Overheat
fire
13090
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Houndoom learns the following moves in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Leer
normal
100
1Ember
fire
40100
1Howl
normal
7Howl
normal
13Smog
poison
3070
19Roar
normal
27Bite
dark
60100
35Odor Sleuth
normal
43Feint Attack
dark
60
51Flamethrower
fire
90100
59Crunch
dark
80100
No moves.

Egg moves

Houndoom learns the following moves via breeding in FireRed & LeafGreen.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Houndoom can be taught these attacks in FireRed & LeafGreen from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Body Slam
normal
85100
Double-Edge
normal
120100
Counter
fighting
100
Mimic
normal
Dream Eater
psychic
100100
Substitute
normal
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Houndoom is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Strength
normal
80100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Houndoom is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
12Taunt
dark
100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
23Iron Tail
steel
10075
27Return
normal
100
30Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
32Double Team
normal
35Flamethrower
fire
90100
36Sludge Bomb
poison
90100
38Fire Blast
fire
11085
41Torment
dark
100
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
49Snatch
dark
50Overheat
fire
13090
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Houndoom learns the following moves in Pokémon Colosseum at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Leer
normal
100
1Ember
fire
40100
1Howl
normal
7Howl
normal
13Smog
poison
3070
19Roar
normal
27Bite
dark
60100
35Odor Sleuth
normal
43Feint Attack
dark
60
51Flamethrower
fire
90100
59Crunch
dark
80100
No moves.

Egg moves

Houndoom learns the following moves via breeding in Colosseum.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Houndoom can be taught these attacks in Colosseum from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Houndoom is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Colosseum.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Strength
normal
80100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Houndoom is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Colosseum.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
12Taunt
dark
100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
23Iron Tail
steel
10075
27Return
normal
100
30Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
32Double Team
normal
35Flamethrower
fire
90100
36Sludge Bomb
poison
90100
38Fire Blast
fire
11085
41Torment
dark
100
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
49Snatch
dark
50Overheat
fire
13090
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Houndoom learns the following moves in Pokémon XD at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Leer
normal
100
1Ember
fire
40100
1Howl
normal
7Howl
normal
13Smog
poison
3070
19Roar
normal
27Bite
dark
60100
35Odor Sleuth
normal
43Feint Attack
dark
60
51Flamethrower
fire
90100
59Crunch
dark
80100
No moves.

Egg moves

Houndoom learns the following moves via breeding in XD.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Houndoom can be taught these attacks in XD from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Body Slam
normal
85100
Double-Edge
normal
120100
Mimic
normal
Dream Eater
psychic
100100
Substitute
normal
Nightmare
ghost
100
Swagger
normal
85
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Houndoom is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon XD.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Strength
normal
80100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Houndoom is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon XD.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
12Taunt
dark
100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
23Iron Tail
steel
10075
27Return
normal
100
30Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
32Double Team
normal
35Flamethrower
fire
90100
36Sludge Bomb
poison
90100
38Fire Blast
fire
11085
41Torment
dark
100
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
49Snatch
dark
50Overheat
fire
13090
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.
Select one of the versions from generation 4.

Moves learnt by level up

Houndoom learns the following moves in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Leer
normal
100
1Ember
fire
40100
1Smog
poison
3070
1Howl
normal
1Thunder Fang
electric
6595
4Howl
normal
9Smog
poison
3070
14Roar
normal
17Bite
dark
60100
22Odor Sleuth
normal
28Beat Up
dark
100
32Fire Fang
fire
6595
38Feint Attack
dark
60
44Embargo
dark
100
48Flamethrower
fire
90100
54Crunch
dark
80100
60Nasty Plot
dark
No moves.

Egg moves

Houndoom learns the following moves via breeding in Diamond & Pearl.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Houndoom can be taught these attacks in Diamond & Pearl from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Houndoom is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Strength
normal
80100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Houndoom is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
12Taunt
dark
100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
23Iron Tail
steel
10075
27Return
normal
100
30Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
32Double Team
normal
35Flamethrower
fire
90100
36Sludge Bomb
poison
90100
38Fire Blast
fire
11085
41Torment
dark
100
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
49Snatch
dark
50Overheat
fire
13090
58Endure
normal
61Will-O-Wisp
fire
85
63Embargo
dark
100
66Payback
dark
50100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
78Captivate
normal
100
79Dark Pulse
dark
80100
82Sleep Talk
normal
83Natural Gift
normal
100
85Dream Eater
psychic
100100
87Swagger
normal
85
90Substitute
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Houndoom learns the following moves in Pokémon Platinum at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Leer
normal
100
1Ember
fire
40100
1Smog
poison
3070
1Howl
normal
1Thunder Fang
electric
6595
4Howl
normal
9Smog
poison
3070
14Roar
normal
17Bite
dark
60100
22Odor Sleuth
normal
28Beat Up
dark
100
32Fire Fang
fire
6595
38Feint Attack
dark
60
44Embargo
dark
100
48Flamethrower
fire
90100
54Crunch
dark
80100
60Nasty Plot
dark
No moves.

Egg moves

Houndoom learns the following moves via breeding in Platinum.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Houndoom can be taught these attacks in Platinum from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Swift
normal
60
Snore
normal
50100
Spite
ghost
100
Mud-Slap
ground
20100
Uproar
normal
90100
Heat Wave
fire
9590
Sucker Punch
dark
70100
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Houndoom is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Platinum.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Strength
normal
80100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Houndoom is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Platinum.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
12Taunt
dark
100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
23Iron Tail
steel
10075
27Return
normal
100
30Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
32Double Team
normal
35Flamethrower
fire
90100
36Sludge Bomb
poison
90100
38Fire Blast
fire
11085
41Torment
dark
100
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
49Snatch
dark
50Overheat
fire
13090
58Endure
normal
61Will-O-Wisp
fire
85
63Embargo
dark
100
66Payback
dark
50100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
78Captivate
normal
100
79Dark Pulse
dark
80100
82Sleep Talk
normal
83Natural Gift
normal
100
85Dream Eater
psychic
100100
87Swagger
normal
85
90Substitute
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Houndoom learns the following moves in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Leer
normal
100
1Ember
fire
40100
1Smog
poison
3070
1Howl
normal
1Thunder Fang
electric
6595
4Howl
normal
9Smog
poison
3070
14Roar
normal
17Bite
dark
60100
22Odor Sleuth
normal
28Beat Up
dark
100
32Fire Fang
fire
6595
38Feint Attack
dark
60
44Embargo
dark
100
48Flamethrower
fire
90100
54Crunch
dark
80100
60Nasty Plot
dark
No moves.

Egg moves

Houndoom learns the following moves via breeding in HeartGold & SoulSilver.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Houndoom can be taught these attacks in HeartGold & SoulSilver from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Headbutt
normal
70100
Swift
normal
60
Super Fang
normal
90
Snore
normal
50100
Spite
ghost
100
Mud-Slap
ground
20100
Uproar
normal
90100
Heat Wave
fire
9590
Role Play
psychic
Sucker Punch
dark
70100
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Houndoom is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Strength
normal
80100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Houndoom is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
12Taunt
dark
100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
23Iron Tail
steel
10075
27Return
normal
100
30Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
32Double Team
normal
35Flamethrower
fire
90100
36Sludge Bomb
poison
90100
38Fire Blast
fire
11085
41Torment
dark
100
42Facade
normal
70100
43Secret Power
normal
70100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
49Snatch
dark
50Overheat
fire
13090
58Endure
normal
61Will-O-Wisp
fire
85
63Embargo
dark
100
66Payback
dark
50100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
78Captivate
normal
100
79Dark Pulse
dark
80100
82Sleep Talk
normal
83Natural Gift
normal
100
85Dream Eater
psychic
100100
87Swagger
normal
85
90Substitute
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.
Select one of the versions from generation 5.

Moves learnt by level up

Houndoom learns the following moves in Pokémon Black & White at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Leer
normal
100
1Ember
fire
40100
1Smog
poison
3070
1Howl
normal
1Thunder Fang
electric
6595
4Howl
normal
8Smog
poison
3070
13Roar
normal
16Bite
dark
60100
20Odor Sleuth
normal
26Beat Up
dark
100
30Fire Fang
fire
6595
35Feint Attack
dark
60
41Embargo
dark
100
45Foul Play
dark
95100
50Flamethrower
fire
90100
56Crunch
dark
80100
60Nasty Plot
dark
65Inferno
fire
10050
No moves.

Egg moves

Houndoom learns the following moves via breeding in Black & White.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Houndoom can be taught these attacks in Black & White from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Houndoom is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black & White.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Strength
normal
80100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Houndoom is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Black & White.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
12Taunt
dark
100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
30Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
32Double Team
normal
35Flamethrower
fire
90100
36Sludge Bomb
poison
90100
38Fire Blast
fire
11085
41Torment
dark
100
42Facade
normal
70100
43Flame Charge
fire
50100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
48Round
normal
60100
50Overheat
fire
13090
59Incinerate
fire
60100
61Will-O-Wisp
fire
85
63Embargo
dark
100
66Payback
dark
50100
67Retaliate
normal
70100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
85Dream Eater
psychic
100100
87Swagger
normal
85
90Substitute
normal
94Rock Smash
fighting
40100
95Snarl
dark
5595
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Houndoom learns the following moves in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Leer
normal
100
1Ember
fire
40100
1Smog
poison
3070
1Howl
normal
1Thunder Fang
electric
6595
4Howl
normal
8Smog
poison
3070
13Roar
normal
16Bite
dark
60100
20Odor Sleuth
normal
26Beat Up
dark
100
30Fire Fang
fire
6595
35Feint Attack
dark
60
41Embargo
dark
100
45Foul Play
dark
95100
50Flamethrower
fire
90100
56Crunch
dark
80100
60Nasty Plot
dark
65Inferno
fire
10050
No moves.

Egg moves

Houndoom learns the following moves via breeding in Black 2 & White 2.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Houndoom can be taught these attacks in Black 2 & White 2 from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Super Fang
normal
90
Snore
normal
50100
Spite
ghost
100
Sleep Talk
normal
Iron Tail
steel
10075
Uproar
normal
90100
Heat Wave
fire
9590
Role Play
psychic
Snatch
dark
Hyper Voice
normal
90100
Dark Pulse
dark
80100
Foul Play
dark
95100
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Houndoom is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Strength
normal
80100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Houndoom is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
12Taunt
dark
100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
30Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
32Double Team
normal
35Flamethrower
fire
90100
36Sludge Bomb
poison
90100
38Fire Blast
fire
11085
41Torment
dark
100
42Facade
normal
70100
43Flame Charge
fire
50100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
48Round
normal
60100
50Overheat
fire
13090
59Incinerate
fire
60100
61Will-O-Wisp
fire
85
63Embargo
dark
100
66Payback
dark
50100
67Retaliate
normal
70100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
85Dream Eater
psychic
100100
87Swagger
normal
85
90Substitute
normal
94Rock Smash
fighting
40100
95Snarl
dark
5595
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.
Select one of the versions from generation 6.

Moves learnt by level up

Houndoom learns the following moves in Pokémon X & Y at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Leer
normal
100
1Ember
fire
40100
1Smog
poison
3070
1Howl
normal
1Nasty Plot
dark
1Thunder Fang
electric
6595
1Inferno
fire
10050
4Howl
normal
8Smog
poison
3070
13Roar
normal
16Bite
dark
60100
20Odor Sleuth
normal
26Beat Up
dark
100
30Fire Fang
fire
6595
35Feint Attack
dark
60
41Embargo
dark
100
45Foul Play
dark
95100
50Flamethrower
fire
90100
56Crunch
dark
80100
60Nasty Plot
dark
65Inferno
fire
10050
No moves.

Egg moves

Houndoom learns the following moves via breeding in X & Y.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Houndoom can be taught these attacks in X & Y from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Houndoom is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon X & Y.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Strength
normal
80100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Houndoom is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon X & Y.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
12Taunt
dark
100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
30Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
32Double Team
normal
35Flamethrower
fire
90100
36Sludge Bomb
poison
90100
38Fire Blast
fire
11085
41Torment
dark
100
42Facade
normal
70100
43Flame Charge
fire
50100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
48Round
normal
60100
50Overheat
fire
13090
59Incinerate
fire
60100
61Will-O-Wisp
fire
85
63Embargo
dark
100
66Payback
dark
50100
67Retaliate
normal
70100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
85Dream Eater
psychic
100100
87Swagger
normal
85
88Sleep Talk
normal
90Substitute
normal
94Rock Smash
fighting
40100
95Snarl
dark
5595
97Dark Pulse
dark
80100
100Confide
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Houndoom learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Leer
normal
100
1Ember
fire
40100
1Smog
poison
3070
1Howl
normal
1Nasty Plot
dark
1Thunder Fang
electric
6595
1Inferno
fire
10050
4Howl
normal
8Smog
poison
3070
13Roar
normal
16Bite
dark
60100
20Odor Sleuth
normal
26Beat Up
dark
100
30Fire Fang
fire
6595
35Feint Attack
dark
60
41Embargo
dark
100
45Foul Play
dark
95100
50Flamethrower
fire
90100
56Crunch
dark
80100
60Nasty Plot
dark
65Inferno
fire
10050
No moves.

Egg moves

Houndoom learns the following moves via breeding in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Houndoom can be taught these attacks in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Super Fang
normal
90
Snore
normal
50100
Spite
ghost
100
Iron Tail
steel
10075
Uproar
normal
90100
Heat Wave
fire
9590
Role Play
psychic
Snatch
dark
Hyper Voice
normal
90100
Foul Play
dark
95100
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Houndoom is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
04Strength
normal
80100
06Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Houndoom is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
12Taunt
dark
100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
30Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
32Double Team
normal
35Flamethrower
fire
90100
36Sludge Bomb
poison
90100
38Fire Blast
fire
11085
41Torment
dark
100
42Facade
normal
70100
43Flame Charge
fire
50100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
48Round
normal
60100
50Overheat
fire
13090
59Incinerate
fire
60100
61Will-O-Wisp
fire
85
63Embargo
dark
100
66Payback
dark
50100
67Retaliate
normal
70100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
85Dream Eater
psychic
100100
87Swagger
normal
85
88Sleep Talk
normal
90Substitute
normal
94Secret Power
normal
70100
95Snarl
dark
5595
97Dark Pulse
dark
80100
100Confide
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.
Select one of the versions from generation 7.

Moves learnt by level up

Houndoom learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Leer
normal
100
1Ember
fire
40100
1Smog
poison
3070
1Howl
normal
1Nasty Plot
dark
1Thunder Fang
electric
6595
1Inferno
fire
10050
4Howl
normal
8Smog
poison
3070
13Roar
normal
16Bite
dark
60100
20Odor Sleuth
normal
26Beat Up
dark
100
30Fire Fang
fire
6595
35Feint Attack
dark
60
41Embargo
dark
100
45Foul Play
dark
95100
50Flamethrower
fire
90100
56Crunch
dark
80100
60Nasty Plot
dark
65Inferno
fire
10050
No moves.

Egg moves

Houndoom learns the following moves via breeding in Sun & Moon.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Houndoom can be taught these attacks in Sun & Moon from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Houndoom is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
12Taunt
dark
100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
30Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
32Double Team
normal
35Flamethrower
fire
90100
36Sludge Bomb
poison
90100
38Fire Blast
fire
11085
41Torment
dark
100
42Facade
normal
70100
43Flame Charge
fire
50100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
48Round
normal
60100
50Overheat
fire
13090
61Will-O-Wisp
fire
85
63Embargo
dark
100
66Payback
dark
50100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
85Dream Eater
psychic
100100
87Swagger
normal
85
88Sleep Talk
normal
90Substitute
normal
95Snarl
dark
5595
97Dark Pulse
dark
80100
100Confide
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Houndoom learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Leer
normal
100
1Ember
fire
40100
1Smog
poison
3070
1Howl
normal
1Nasty Plot
dark
1Thunder Fang
electric
6595
1Inferno
fire
10050
4Howl
normal
8Smog
poison
3070
13Roar
normal
16Bite
dark
60100
20Odor Sleuth
normal
26Beat Up
dark
100
30Fire Fang
fire
6595
35Feint Attack
dark
60
41Embargo
dark
100
45Foul Play
dark
95100
50Flamethrower
fire
90100
56Crunch
dark
80100
60Nasty Plot
dark
65Inferno
fire
10050
No moves.

Egg moves

Houndoom learns the following moves via breeding in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Houndoom can be taught these attacks in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
Super Fang
normal
90
Snore
normal
50100
Spite
ghost
100
Iron Tail
steel
10075
Uproar
normal
90100
Heat Wave
fire
9590
Role Play
psychic
Snatch
dark
Hyper Voice
normal
90100
Foul Play
dark
95100
Laser Focus
normal
Throat Chop
dark
80100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Houndoom is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
05Roar
normal
06Toxic
poison
90
10Hidden Power
normal
60100
11Sunny Day
fire
12Taunt
dark
100
15Hyper Beam
normal
15090
17Protect
normal
21Frustration
normal
100
22Solar Beam
grass
120100
27Return
normal
100
30Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
32Double Team
normal
35Flamethrower
fire
90100
36Sludge Bomb
poison
90100
38Fire Blast
fire
11085
41Torment
dark
100
42Facade
normal
70100
43Flame Charge
fire
50100
44Rest
psychic
45Attract
normal
100
46Thief
dark
60100
48Round
normal
60100
50Overheat
fire
13090
61Will-O-Wisp
fire
85
63Embargo
dark
100
66Payback
dark
50100
68Giga Impact
normal
15090
85Dream Eater
psychic
100100
87Swagger
normal
85
88Sleep Talk
normal
90Substitute
normal
95Snarl
dark
5595
97Dark Pulse
dark
80100
100Confide
normal
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.
Select one of the versions from generation 8.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Houndoom learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Ember
fire
40100
1Inferno
fire
10050
1Leer
normal
100
1Thunder Fang
electric
6595
1Nasty Plot
dark
4Howl
normal
8Smog
poison
3070
13Roar
normal
16Bite
dark
60100
20Taunt
dark
100
26Beat Up
dark
100
30Fire Fang
fire
6595
35Payback
dark
50100
41Flame Charge
fire
50100
45Foul Play
dark
95100
50Flamethrower
fire
90100
56Crunch
dark
80100
60Nasty Plot
dark
65Inferno
fire
10050
No moves.

Egg moves

Houndoom learns the following moves via breeding in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Houndoom can be taught these attacks in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Houndoom is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
00Roar
normal
00Flamethrower
fire
90100
00Hyper Beam
normal
15090
00Solar Beam
grass
120100
00Double Team
normal
00Fire Blast
fire
11085
00Dream Eater
psychic
100100
00Rest
psychic
00Substitute
normal
00Thief
dark
60100
00Protect
normal
00Sludge Bomb
poison
90100
00Endure
normal
00Swagger
normal
85
00Attract
normal
100
00Sleep Talk
normal
00Iron Tail
steel
10075
00Sunny Day
fire
00Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
00Torment
dark
100
00Will-O-Wisp
fire
85
00Facade
normal
70100
00Taunt
dark
100
00Overheat
fire
13090
00Payback
dark
50100
00Dark Pulse
dark
80100
00Giga Impact
normal
15090
63Nasty Plot
dark
78Snarl
dark
5595
96Strength
normal
80100
98Rock Smash
fighting
40100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.
Select one of the versions from generation 9.

Moves learnt by level up

Houndoom learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
1Leer
normal
100
1Ember
fire
40100
1Smog
poison
3070
1Howl
normal
1Thunder Fang
electric
6595
1Nasty Plot
dark
13Roar
normal
16Bite
dark
60100
20Incinerate
fire
60100
26Beat Up
dark
100
30Fire Fang
fire
6595
35Torment
dark
100
45Foul Play
dark
95100
50Flamethrower
fire
90100
56Crunch
dark
80100
62Inferno
fire
10050
No moves.

Egg moves

Houndoom learns the following moves via breeding in Scarlet & Violet.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Houndoom can be taught these attacks in Scarlet & Violet from move tutors.
MoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Houndoom is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
TMMoveTypeCat.PowerAcc.
01Take Down
normal
9085
05Mud-Slap
ground
20100
06Scary Face
normal
100
07Protect
normal
08Fire Fang
fire
6595
09Thunder Fang
electric
6595
18Thief
dark
60100
24Fire Spin
fire
3585
25Facade
normal
70100
30Snarl
dark
5595
35Mud Shot
ground
5595
38Flame Charge
fire
50100
47Endure
normal
49Sunny Day
fire
50Rain Dance
water
62Foul Play
dark
95100
63Psychic Fangs
psychic
85100
66Body Slam
normal
85100
70Sleep Talk
normal
85Rest
psychic
87Taunt
dark
100
94Dark Pulse
dark
80100
103Substitute
normal
107Will-O-Wisp
fire
85
108Crunch
dark
80100
114Shadow Ball
ghost
80100
117Hyper Voice
normal
90100
118Heat Wave
fire
9590
125Flamethrower
fire
90100
130Helping Hand
normal
134Reversal
fighting
100
140Nasty Plot
dark
141Fire Blast
fire
11085
148Sludge Bomb
poison
90100
152Giga Impact
normal
15090
157Overheat
fire
13090
163Hyper Beam
normal
15090
165Flare Blitz
fire
120100
168Solar Beam
grass
120100
172Roar
normal
175Toxic
poison
90
177Spite
ghost
100
183Super Fang
normal
90
195Burning Jealousy
fire
70100
199Lash Out
dark
75100
202Pain Split
normal
204Double-Edge
normal
120100
205Endeavor
normal
100
221Throat Chop
dark
80100
No moves.
Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Houndoom sprites

Type Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9 Home
Normal
Shiny

Pokédex entries

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 burn­ ing 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 contain toxins. If they cause a burn, it will hurt forever.
White The flames it breathes when angry contain toxins. If they cause a burn, it will hurt forever.
Black 2 The flames it breathes when angry contain toxins. If they cause a burn, it will hurt forever.
White 2 The flames it breathes when angry contain toxins. If they cause a burn, it will hurt forever.
X Long ago, people imagined its eerie howls to be the call of the grim reaper.
Y The flames it breathes when angry contain toxins. If they cause a burn, it will hurt forever.
Omega Ruby In a Houndoom pack, the one with its horns raked sharply toward the back serves a leadership role. These Pokémon choose their leader by fighting among themselves.
Alpha Sapphire In a Houndoom pack, the one with its horns raked sharply toward the back serves a leadership role. These Pokémon choose their leader by fighting among themselves.
Ultra Sun They spew flames mixed with poison to finish off their opponents. They divvy up their prey evenly among the members of their pack.
Ultra Moon Identifiable by its eerie howls, people a long time ago thought it was the grim reaper and feared it.

Other languages

English Houndoom
Italian Houndoom
Spanish Houndoom
German Hundemon
French Démolosse
Chinese 黑魯加
Korean 헬가
Japanese ヘルガー
English Dark Pokémon
Italian Pokémon Buio
Spanish Pokémon Siniestro
German Hades
French Pokémon Sombre
Chinese 陰暗寶可夢
Korean 다크포켓몬
Japanese ダークポケモン