Houndoom (Pokémon)
Houndoom
#229
Pokédex Data
| National No. | #229 |
|---|---|
| Type | Dark Fire |
| Species | Dark Pokémon |
| Height | 1.4 m (5' 0.6") |
| Weight | 35 kg (77.2 lbs) |
| Abilities |
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| Color | Black |
| Introduced in | Generation 2 |
| Habitat | Rough-terrain |
| Shape | Quadruped |
Houndoom Weakness
This shows the effectiveness of each type on Houndoom. Houndoom is the defender and each type is the attacker. The effectiveness is measured by the damage multiplier.
Key
| Key | Effect | Damage multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No effect | 0% |
| ¼ (0.25) | Not very effective | 25% |
| ½ (0.5) | Not very effective | 50% |
| 1 | Normal | 100% |
| 2 | Very effective | 200% |
| 4 | Super effective | 400% |
Type effectiveness against Houndoom
1× damage
Normal Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Houndoom.
2× damage
Fighting Pokémon are very effective against against Houndoom.
1× damage
Flying Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Houndoom.
1× damage
Poison Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Houndoom.
2× damage
Ground Pokémon are very effective against against Houndoom.
2× damage
Rock Pokémon are very effective against against Houndoom.
1× damage
Bug Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Houndoom.
0.5× damage
Ghost Pokémon are not very effective against against Houndoom.
0.5× damage
Steel Pokémon are not very effective against against Houndoom.
0.5× damage
Fire Pokémon are not very effective against against Houndoom.
2× damage
Water Pokémon are very effective against against Houndoom.
0.5× damage
Grass Pokémon are not very effective against against Houndoom.
1× damage
Electric Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Houndoom.
0× damage
Psychic Pokémon have no effect against Houndoom.
0.5× damage
Ice Pokémon are not very effective against against Houndoom.
1× damage
Dragon Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Houndoom.
0.5× damage
Dark Pokémon are not very effective against against Houndoom.
1× damage
Fairy Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Houndoom.
Pokédex Entries
Houndoom was unavailable prior to Generation 2.
Generation 2
| 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. |
Generation 3
| RubySapphireEmerald | 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. |
|---|---|
| FireRedLeafGreen | Upon hearing its eerie howls, other Pokémon get the shivers and head straight back to their nests. |
Generation 4
| DiamondPearlPlatinum | Long ago, people imagined its eerie howls to be the call of the grim reaper. |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Generation 5
| BlackWhite | The flames it breathes when angry contain toxins. If they cause a burn, it will hurt forever. |
|---|---|
| Black 2White 2 | The flames it breathes when angry contain toxins. If they cause a burn, it will hurt forever. |
Generation 6
| 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 RubyAlpha 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. |
Generation 7
| Sun | Houndoom has no Pokédex entry. |
|---|---|
| Moon | Houndoom has no Pokédex entry. |
| 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. |
| Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee | Houndoom has no Pokédex entry. |
Generation 8
| Sword | Houndoom has no Pokédex entry. |
|---|---|
| Shield | Houndoom has no Pokédex entry. |
