Hey, I’m Zathong and this guide is about Houndoom in Pokémon. Learn more about Houndoom’s type, abilities, weaknesses, evolution, name and location.
Type | Dark \ Fire |
Height | 4′ 07″ |
Weight | 77.2 lbs |
Abilities | Flash Fire: Powers up the Pokémon’s Fire-type moves if it’s hit by one. Early Bird: The Pokémon awakens from sleep twice as fast as other Pokémon. |
Gender | ♂ ♀ |
Versions:
- They spew flames mixed with poison to finish off their opponents. They divvy up their prey evenly among the members of their pack.
- Identifiable by its eerie howls, people a long time ago thought it was the grim reaper and feared it.
Houndoom Name in Japanese and Languages others
Languages | Name |
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English, Spanish, Italian | Houndoom |
Japanese | ヘルガー (Hellgar) |
German | Hundemon |
French | Démolosse |
Origin | hound: to hunt or pursue, like a dog doom: adverse fate |
Houndoom Weaknesses
Weaknesses |
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Water |
Ground |
Fighting |
Rock |
Houndoom Evolution

Dark \ Fire
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Dark \ Fire
Houndoom changes
- In Generations 2-4, Houndoom has a base experience yield of 204.
- In Generation 2, Houndoom has a base Friendship value of 70.
Houndoom where to find for…
Gold Silver Crystal | Evolve Houndour |
Ruby Sapphire FireRed LeafGreen | Trade/migrate from another game |
Emerald | Evolve Houndour |
Diamond | Trade/migrate from another game |
Pearl | Route 214, 215 |
Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver | Evolve Houndour |
Black | Evolve Houndour |
White Black 2 White 2 | Trade/migrate from another game |
X | Evolve Houndour |
Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire | Trade/migrate from another game |
Sun Moon | Trade/migrate from another game |
Ultra Sun | Route 12 |
Ultra Moon | Trade/migrate from another game |
Let’s Go Pikachu Let’s Go Eevee | Not available in this game |
Sword Shield | Not available in this game |
Brilliant Diamond | Spacious Cave, Volcanic Cave, Dazzling Cave, Sandsear Cave, Stargleam Cavern, Typhlo Cavern |
Shining Pearl | Route 214, 215, Spacious Cave, Volcanic Cave, Dazzling Cave, Sandsear Cave, Stargleam Cavern, Typhlo Cavern |
Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
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