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Houndour (Pokémon)

Houndour

#228
Dark Pokémon

Pokédex Data

National No.#228
Type Dark Fire
SpeciesDark Pokémon
Height0.6 m (2' 1.0")
Weight10.8 kg (23.8 lbs)
Abilities
  1. Early-bird
  2. Flash-fire
  3. Unnerve(hidden ability)
ColorBlack
Introduced inGeneration 2
HabitatRough-terrain
ShapeQuadruped

Training

Catch Rate120
Base Exp.66
Growth RateSlow

Breeding

Egg Group Field

Base Stats

HP4514%
Attack6018%
Defense309%
Special Attack8024%
Special Defense5015%
Speed6520%
Total330

Houndour Evolution Chart

Type Effectiveness

Defense

No effect on Houndour Psychic
Not very effective against Houndour Ghost Steel Fire Grass Ice Dark
Normal effect against Houndour Normal Flying Poison Bug Electric Dragon Fairy
Super effective against Houndour Fighting Ground Rock Water

Houndour Weakness

This shows the effectiveness of each type on Houndour. Houndour is the defender and each type is the attacker. The effectiveness is measured by the damage multiplier.

Key

KeyEffectDamage multiplier
0No effect0%
¼ (0.25)Not very effective25%
½ (0.5)Not very effective50%
1Normal100%
2Very effective200%
4Super effective400%

Type effectiveness against Houndour

1× damage
Normal Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Houndour.
2× damage
Fighting Pokémon are very effective against against Houndour.
1× damage
Flying Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Houndour.
1× damage
Poison Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Houndour.
2× damage
Ground Pokémon are very effective against against Houndour.
2× damage
Rock Pokémon are very effective against against Houndour.
1× damage
Bug Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Houndour.
0.5× damage
Ghost Pokémon are not very effective against against Houndour.
0.5× damage
Steel Pokémon are not very effective against against Houndour.
0.5× damage
Fire Pokémon are not very effective against against Houndour.
2× damage
Water Pokémon are very effective against against Houndour.
0.5× damage
Grass Pokémon are not very effective against against Houndour.
1× damage
Electric Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Houndour.
0× damage
Psychic Pokémon have no effect against Houndour.
0.5× damage
Ice Pokémon are not very effective against against Houndour.
1× damage
Dragon Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Houndour.
0.5× damage
Dark Pokémon are not very effective against against Houndour.
1× damage
Fairy Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Houndour.

Pokédex Entries

Houndour was unavailable prior to Generation 2.
Generation 2
GoldIt uses different kinds of cries for communicating with others of its kind and for pursuing its prey.
SilverTo corner prey, they check each other's location using barks that only they can understand.
CrystalAround dawn, its ominous howl echoes through the area to announce that this is its territory.
Generation 3
RubySapphireEmeraldHOUNDOUR 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.
FireRedLeafGreenTo corner prey, they check each other’s location using barks that only they can understand.
Generation 4
DiamondPearlPlatinumIt conveys its feelings using different cries. It works in a pack to cleverly take down prey.
HeartGoldIt uses different kinds of cries for communicating with others of its kind and for pursuing its prey.
SoulSilverTo corner prey, they check each other’s location using barks that only they can understand.
Generation 5
BlackWhiteIt is smart enough to hunt in packs. It uses a variety of cries for communicating with others.
Black 2White 2It is smart enough to hunt in packs. It uses a variety of cries for communicating with others.
Generation 6
XAround dawn, its ominous howl echoes through the area to announce that this is its territory.
YTo corner prey, they check each other’s location using barks that only they can understand.
Omega RubyAlpha SapphireHoundour 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.
Generation 7
SunHoundour has no Pokédex entry.
MoonHoundour has no Pokédex entry.
Ultra SunIt cooperates with others skillfully. When it becomes your partner, it’s very loyal to you as its Trainer and will obey your orders.
Ultra MoonThey make repeated eerie howls before dawn to call attention to their pack.
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go EeveeHoundour has no Pokédex entry.
Generation 8
SwordHoundour has no Pokédex entry.
ShieldHoundour has no Pokédex entry.

Houndour Locations

VersionLocationLevel
Gold SilverKanto Route 715
CrystalKanto Route 718
EmeraldHoenn Safari Zone36
FireRed LeafGreenKanto Altering Cave16
PlatinumValor Lakefront27
HeartGold SoulSilverKanto Route 715
X YKalos Route 1021