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Houndour

Houndour (Japanese: デルビル, Hepburn: Derubiru) (HOWN-dowr[1]) is a Dark/Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

Biology

Physiology

Houndour is black with a red underside and its muzzle is also red. It has white rings around its legs. It also has a skull-like helmet on its head and rib bones on its back.

Behavior

Houndour live in packs and communicate in barks. They are nocturnal predators. They are extremely loyal to each other; if one member of a pack is attacked, the others will gang up on the foe. Packs of Houndour each develop their own unique sets of calls. When hunting, they use these calls to alert each other of their locations. Then, they work together to corner their prey; they have demonstrated to be intelligent enough to form complex, unique strategies for catching prey depending on their surroundings and the skills of their quarry.

In fact, Houndour demonstrate some of the most efficient teamwork in the Pokémon world. Around dawn, packs will howl ominously at the moon to indicate to other nearby packs of the boundaries of their territories. Unlike most pack hunters, Houndour packs have no true leaders. Rather, they all are equals and split responsibilities fairly; thus, there is never any infighting for dominance. Houndour are very affectionate towards those they care about; generally, this means other pack members, but for domestic ones this can mean their Trainers as well.

Evolution

Houndour evolves into Houndoom once it reaches level 25.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Gold and Silver Route 7 (Night) Uncommon
Crystal Route 7 (Night) Uncommon
Ruby and Sapphire Trade None
FireRed and LeafGreen Trade None
Emerald Safari Zone extension Rare
Diamond and Pearl Breed Houndoom (Pearl Only) None
Platinum Route 214, Valor Lakefront Rare
HeartGold and SoulSilver Safari Zone, and Route 7 (night) Many
Black and White Route 9 (Black Only) Swarm
X and Y Route 10 (X only) Uncommon
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Trade None
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Breed Houndoom None
Scarlet and Violet Inlet Grotto, South Province Area Four, 2-Star Raids Uncommon

Pokédex entries

  • Gold

    It uses different kinds of cries for communicating with others of its kind and for pursuing its prey.

  • Silver

    To corner prey, they check each other's location using barks that only they can understand.

  • Crystal

    Around dawn, its ominous howl echoes through the area to announce that this is its territory.

  • Ruby

    Houndour hunt as a coordinated pack. They communicate with each other using a variety of cries to corner their prey. This Pokémon's teamwork is unparalleled.

  • Sapphire

    Houndour hunt as a coordinated pack. They communicate with each other using a variety of cries to corner their prey. This Pokémon's teamwork is unparalleled.

  • FireRed

    To corner prey, they check each other's location using barks that only they can understand.

  • LeafGreen

    It uses different kinds of cries for communicating with others of its kind and for pursuing its prey.

  • Emerald

    Houndour communicate with each other using a variety of cries to corner their prey. This Pokémon's remarkable teamwork is simply unparalleled.

  • Diamond

    It conveys its feelings using different cries. It works in a pack to cleverly take down prey.

  • Pearl

    It conveys its feelings using different cries. It works in a pack to cleverly take down prey.

  • Platinum

    It is smart enough to hunt in packs. It uses a variety of cries for communicating with others.

  • HeartGold

    It uses different kinds of cries for communicating with others of its kind and for pursuing its prey

  • SoulSilver

    To corner prey, they check each other's location using barks that only they can understand

  • Black

    It is smart enough to hunt in packs. It uses a variety of cries for communicating with others.

  • White

    It is smart enough to hunt in packs. It uses a variety of cries for communicating with others.

  • Black 2

    It is smart enough to hunt in packs. It uses a variety of cries for communicating with others.

  • White 2

    It is smart enough to hunt in packs. It uses a variety of cries for communicating with others.

  • X

    Around dawn, its ominous howl echoes through the area to announce that this is its territory.

  • Y

    To corner prey, they check each other's location using barks that only they can understand.

  • Omega Ruby

    Houndour 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.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    Houndour 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.

  • Ultra Sun

    It cooperates with others skillfully. When it becomes your partner, it’s very loyal to you as its Trainer and will obey your orders.

  • Ultra Moon

    They make repeated eerie howls before dawn to call attention to their pack.

  • Brilliant Diamond

    It conveys its feelings using different cries. It works in a pack to cleverly take down prey.

  • Shining Pearl

    It conveys its feelings using different cries. It works in a pack to cleverly take down prey.

  • Scarlet

    It is smart enough to hunt in packs. It uses a variety of cries for communicating with others.

  • Violet

    It uses different kinds of cries for communicating with others of its kind and for pursuing its prey.


Stats

Stats
HP
45
Attack
60
Defense
30
Sp. Atk
80
Sp. Def
50
Speed
65
Total
330

Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Leer — 100% 30 Normal Status
1 Ember 40 100% 25 Fire Special
4 Howl — —% 40 Normal Status
8 Smog 30 70% 20 Poison Special
13 Roar — —% 20 Normal Status
16 Bite 60 100% 25 Dark Physical
20 Odor Sleuth — —% 40 Normal Status
25 Beat Up — 100% 10 Dark Physical
28 Fire Fang 65 95% 15 Fire Physical
32 Feint Attack 60 —% 20 Dark Physical
37 Embargo — 100% 15 Dark Status
40 Foul Play 95 100% 15 Dark Physical
44 Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Fire Special
49 Crunch 80 100% 15 Dark Physical
52 Nasty Plot — —% 20 Dark Status
56 Inferno 100 50% 5 Fire Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Leer — 100% 30 Normal Status Cool 2 ♥ 1 ♥
1 Ember 40 100% 25 Fire Special Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
4 Howl — —% 40 Normal Status Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
8 Smog 30 70% 20 Poison Special Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
13 Roar — —% 20 Normal Status Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
16 Bite 60 100% 25 Dark Physical Tough 2 ♥ 3 ♥
20 Odor Sleuth — —% 40 Normal Status Clever 2 ♥ 0 ♥
25 Beat Up — 100% 10 Dark Physical Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
28 Fire Fang 65 95% 15 Fire Physical Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
32 Feint Attack 60 —% 20 Dark Physical Clever 2 ♥ 0 ♥
37 Embargo — 100% 15 Dark Status Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
40 Foul Play 95 100% 15 Dark Physical Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
44 Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Fire Special Beautiful 4 ♥ 0 ♥
49 Crunch 80 100% 15 Dark Physical Tough 1 ♥ 4 ♥
52 Nasty Plot — —% 20 Dark Status Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
56 Inferno 100 50% 5 Fire Special Beautiful 1 ♥ 4 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Leer — 100% 30 Normal Status
1 Ember 40 100% 25 Fire Special
4 Howl — —% 40 Normal Status
8 Smog 20 70% 20 Poison Special
13 Roar — 100% 20 Normal Status
16 Bite 60 100% 25 Dark Physical
20 Odor Sleuth — —% 40 Normal Status
25 Beat Up — 100% 10 Dark Physical
28 Fire Fang 65 95% 15 Fire Physical
32 Faint Attack 60 —% 20 Dark Physical
37 Embargo — 100% 15 Dark Status
40 Foul Play 95 100% 15 Dark Physical
44 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Fire Special
49 Crunch 80 100% 15 Dark Physical
52 Nasty Plot — —% 20 Dark Status
56 Inferno 100 50% 5 Fire Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1 Leer — 100% 30 Normal Status Cool 2 ♥
1 Ember 40 100% 25 Fire Special Beauty 3 ♥
4 Howl — —% 40 Normal Status Cool 0 ♥
9 Smog 20 70% 20 Poison Special Tough 3 ♥
14 Roar — 100% 20 Normal Status Cool 2 ♥
17 Bite 60 100% 25 Dark Physical Tough 3 ♥
22 Odor Sleuth — —% 40 Normal Status Smart 1 ♥
27 Beat Up 10 100% 10 Dark Physical Smart 2 ♥
30 Fire Fang 65 95% 15 Fire Physical Beauty 3 ♥
35 Faint Attack 60 —% 20 Dark Physical Smart 2 ♥
40 Embargo — 100% 15 Dark Status Cute 2 ♥
43 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Fire Special Beauty 2 ♥
48 Crunch 80 100% 15 Dark Physical Tough 2 ♥
53 Nasty Plot — —% 20 Dark Status Cute 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Leer — 100% 30 Normal Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
1 Ember 40 100% 25 Fire Beauty 4 ♥ 0 ♥
7 Howl — —% 40 Normal Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
13 Smog 20 70% 20 Poison Tough 1 ♥ 3 ♥
19 Roar — 100% 20 Normal Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
25 Bite 60 100% 25 Dark Tough 1 ♥ 3 ♥
31 Odor Sleuth — 100% 40 Normal Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
37 Faint Attack 60 —% 20 Dark Smart 2 ♥ 0 ♥
43 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Fire Beauty 4 ♥ 0 ♥
49 Crunch 80 100% 15 Dark Tough 1 ♥ 4 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Leer — 100% 30 Normal
1 Ember 40 100% 25 Fire
7 Roar — 100% 20 Normal
13 Smog 20 70% 20 Poison
20 Bite 60 100% 25 Dark
27 Faint Attack 60 —% 20 Dark
35 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Fire
43 Crunch 80 100% 15 Dark
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM05 Roar — —% 20 Normal Status
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Status
TM12 Taunt — 100% 20 Dark Status
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Grass Special
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Special
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status
TM35 Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Fire Special
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Poison Special
TM38 Fire Blast 110 85% 5 Fire Special
TM41 Torment — 100% 15 Dark Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM43 Flame Charge 50 100% 20 Fire Physical
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM50 Overheat 130 90% 5 Fire Special
TM61 Will-O-Wisp — 85% 15 Fire Status
TM63 Embargo — 100% 15 Dark Status
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Psychic Special
TM87 Swagger — 85% 15 Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status
TM95 Snarl 55 95% 15 Dark Special
TM97 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Dark Special
TM100 Confide — —% 20 Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM05 Roar — —% 20 Normal Status Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Status Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM12 Taunt — 100% 20 Dark Status Clever 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥ 3 ♥
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Grass Special Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Special Clever 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM35 Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Fire Special Beautiful 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Poison Special Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM38 Fire Blast 110 85% 5 Fire Special Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM41 Torment — 100% 15 Dark Status Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM43 Flame Charge 50 100% 20 Fire Physical Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Dark Physical Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM50 Overheat 130 90% 5 Fire Special Beautiful 6 ♥ 0 ♥
TM59 Incinerate 60 100% 15 Fire Special Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM61 Will-O-Wisp — 85% 15 Fire Status Beautiful 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM63 Embargo — 100% 15 Dark Status Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM67 Retaliate 70 100% 5 Normal Physical Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Psychic Special Clever 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM94 Rock SmashXY 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM95 Snarl 55 95% 15 Dark Special Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM97 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Dark Special Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM100 Confide — —% 20 Normal Status Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
HM06 Rock SmashORAS 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM05 Roar — 100% 20 Normal Status
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Status
TM12 Taunt — 100% 20 Dark Status
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Grass Special
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Special
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status
TM35 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Fire Special
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Poison Special
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Fire Special
TM41 Torment — 100% 15 Dark Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM43 Flame Charge 50 100% 20 Fire Physical
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM50 Overheat 140 90% 5 Fire Special
TM59 Incinerate 30 100% 15 Fire Special
TM61 Will-O-Wisp — 75% 15 Fire Status
TM63 Embargo — 100% 15 Dark Status
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical
TM67 Retaliate 70 100% 5 Normal Physical
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Psychic Special
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical
TM95 Snarl 55 95% 15 Dark Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM05 Roar — 100% 20 Normal Status Cool 2 ♥
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison Status Smart 2 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Special Smart 1 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Status Beauty 2 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Grass Special Cool 1 ♥
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Steel Physical Cool 2 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Special Smart 2 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status Cool 2 ♥
TM35 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Fire Special Beauty 2 ♥
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Poison Special Tough 2 ♥
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Fire Special Beauty 2 ♥
TM41 Torment — 100% 15 Dark Status Tough 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Smart 2 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status Cute 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark Physical Tough 0 ♥
TM49 Snatch — —% 10 Dark Status Smart 0 ♥
TM50 Overheat 140 90% 5 Fire Special Beauty 2 ♥
TM58 Endure — —% 10 Normal Status Tough 2 ♥
TM61 Will-O-Wisp — 75% 15 Fire Status Beauty 2 ♥
TM63 Embargo — 100% 15 Dark Status Cute 2 ♥
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Dark Physical Cool 1 ♥
TM78 Captivate — 100% 20 Normal Status Beauty 2 ♥
TM79 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Dark Special Cool 2 ♥
TM82 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 3 ♥
TM83 Natural Gift — 100% 15 Normal Physical Cool 2 ♥
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Psychic Special Smart 1 ♥
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status Smart 1 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Tough 2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM05 Roar — 100% 20 Normal Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Beauty 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM12 Taunt — 100% 20 Dark Smart 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Grass Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Steel Cool 1 ♥ 4 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM35 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Fire Beauty 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Poison Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Fire Beauty 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM41 Torment — 100% 15 Dark Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Smart 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM49 Snatch — —% 10 Dark Smart 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM50 Overheat 140 90% 5 Fire Beauty 6 ♥ 0 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Fighting Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM02 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Normal
TM03 Curse — —% 10 ???
TM05 Roar — 100% 20 Normal
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison
TM08 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Fighting
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire
TM13 Snore 40 100% 15 Normal
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal
TM20 Endure — —% 10 Normal
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Grass
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Steel
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost
TM31 Mud-Slap 20 100% 10 Ground
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal
TM34 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal
TM36 Sludge Bomb 90 100% 10 Poison
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Fire
TM39 Swift 60 —% 20 Normal
TM42 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Psychic
TM43 Detect — —% 5 Fighting
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Dark
TM50 Nightmare — 100% 15 Ghost
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

Breeding Generation VII
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Beat Up Sneasel, Houndoom, Passimian — 100% 10 Dark Physical
Counter Slakoth, Vigoroth, Slaking, Lucario, Lycanroc, Mudbray, Mudsdale — 100% 20 Fighting Physical
Destiny Bond * Delibird — —% 5 Ghost Status
Feint Pikachu, Meowth, Meowth, Persian, Persian, Farfetch'd, Seviper, Kecleon, Absol, Monferno, Infernape, Stunky, Skuntank, Lucario, Chesnaught 30 100% 10 Normal Physical
Fire Fang Arbok, Growlithe, Arcanine, Flareon, Snubbull, Granbull, Houndoom, Donphan, Mightyena, Exploud, Manectric, Hippowdon, Stoutland, Darumaka, Darmanitan, Litleo, Pyroar, Litten, Torracat, Incineroar 65 95% 15 Fire Physical
Fire Spin Vulpix, Ponyta, Rapidash, Flareon, Torchic, Torkoal, Chimchar, Monferno, Infernape, Heatmor, Fennekin, Braixen, Delphox 35 85% 15 Fire Special
Nasty Plot Ninetales, Ninetales, Meowth, Meowth, Persian, Persian, Aipom, Girafarig, Houndoom, Shiftry, Chimchar, Ambipom, Weavile, Patrat, Watchog, Purrloin, Liepard, Zorua, Zoroark, Oranguru — —% 20 Dark Status
Punishment Mankey, Primeape, Sneasel, Slaking, Infernape, Weavile, Zorua, Zoroark — 100% 5 Dark Physical
Pursuit Rattata, Rattata, Raticate, Raticate, Mankey, Primeape, Tauros, Umbreon, Dunsparce, Zangoose, Absol, Buizel, Floatzel, Purrloin, Liepard, Blitzle, Zebstrika, Zorua, Zoroark, Emolga, Bouffalant, Yungoos, Gumshoos 40 100% 20 Dark Physical
Rage Primeape, Tauros, Dunsparce, Snubbull, Granbull, Sandile, Krokorok, Krookodile, Darumaka, Darmanitan, Bouffalant 20 100% 20 Normal Physical
Reversal Growlithe, Vigoroth, Lillipup, Herdier, Stoutland, Mienfoo, Mienshao, Bouffalant, Lycanroc, Passimian — 100% 15 Fighting Physical
Spite Dunsparce — 100% 10 Ghost Status
Sucker Punch Rattata, Rattata, Raticate, Raticate, Diglett, Diglett, Dugtrio, Dugtrio, Sentret, Furret, Poochyena, Mightyena, Mawile, Spinda, Kecleon, Absol, Glameow, Stunky, Skuntank, Purrloin, Liepard, Furfrou, Meowstic, Komala 70 100% 5 Dark Physical
Thunder Fang Arbok, Arcanine, Jolteon, Snubbull, Granbull, Houndoom, Donphan, Mightyena, Exploud, Electrike, Manectric, Shinx, Luxio, Luxray, Hippowdon, Stoutland 65 95% 15 Electric Physical

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation VI
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
Beat Up Sneasel, Weavile, Houndour, Houndoom — 100% 10 Dark Physical Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Counter Slakoth, Vigoroth, Slaking, Lucario — 100% 20 Fighting Physical Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Destiny Bond * Delibird — —% 5 Ghost Status Clever 8 ♥ 0 ♥
Feint Meowth, Persian, Farfetch'd, Kecleon, Absol, Monferno, Infernape, Stunky, Skuntank, Lucario 30 100% 10 Normal Physical Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Fire Fang Arbok, Growlithe, Arcanine, Flareon, Snubbull, Granbull, Houndour, Houndoom, Donphan, Exploud, Manectric, Hippowdon, Stoutland, Darumaka, Darmanitan, Litleo, Pyroar 65 95% 15 Fire Physical Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Fire Spin Vulpix, Ninetales, Ponyta, Rapidash, Flareon, Torchic, Combusken, Blaziken, Torkoal, Chimchar, Monferno, Infernape, Heatmor, Fennekin, Braixen, Delphox 35 85% 15 Fire Special Beautiful 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Nasty Plot Ninetales, Meowth, Persian, Aipom, Ambipom, Houndour, Houndoom, Shiftry, Chimchar, Monferno, Infernape, Purrloin, Liepard, Zorua, Zoroark — —% 20 Dark Status Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Punishment Mankey, Primeape, Slaking, Infernape, Zorua, Zoroark — 100% 5 Dark Physical Cool 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Pursuit Rattata, Raticate, Tauros, Umbreon, Dunsparce, Zangoose, Absol, Buizel, Floatzel 40 100% 20 Dark Physical Clever 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Rage Primeape, Tauros, Dunsparce, Snubbull, Granbull, Sandile, Krokorok, Krookodile, Darumaka, Darmanitan, Bouffalant 20 100% 20 Normal Physical Tough 1 ♥ 3 ♥
Reversal Growlithe, Arcanine, Vigoroth, Slaking, Lillipup, Herdier, Stoutland, Mienfoo, Mienshao, Bouffalant — 100% 15 Fighting Physical Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Spite Dunsparce — 100% 10 Ghost Status Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Sucker Punch Rattata, Raticate, Diglett, Dugtrio, Sentret, Furret, Poochyena, Mightyena, Mawile, Spinda, Kecleon, Absol, Glameow, Purugly 80 100% 5 Dark Physical Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Thunder Fang Arbok, Arcanine, Jolteon, Snubbull, Granbull, Houndoom, Donphan, Exploud, Electrike, Manectric, Shinx, Luxio, Luxray, Hippowdon, Stoutland 65 95% 15 Electric Physical Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation V
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Beat Up Sneasel, Weavile, Houndour, Houndoom — 100% 10 Dark Physical
Counter Slakoth, Vigoroth, Slaking, Lucario — 100% 20 Fighting Physical
Feint Meowth, Persian, Farfetch'd, Kecleon, Absol, Monferno, Infernape, Stunky, Skuntank, Lucario 30 100% 10 Normal Physical
Fire Fang Arbok, Growlithe, Arcanine, Flareon, Snubbull, Granbull, Houndour, Houndoom, Donphan, Exploud, Manectric, Hippowdon, Stoutland, Darumaka, Darmanitan 65 95% 15 Fire Physical
Fire Spin Vulpix, Ninetales, Ponyta, Rapidash, Flareon, Torchic, Combusken, Blaziken, Torkoal, Chimchar, Monferno, Infernape, Heatmor 35 85% 15 Fire Special
Nasty Plot Ninetales, Meowth, Persian, Aipom, Ambipom, Houndour, Houndoom, Shiftry, Chimchar, Monferno, Infernape, Purrloin, Liepard, Zorua, Zoroark — —% 20 Dark Status
Punishment Mankey, Primeape, Slaking, Infernape, Zorua, Zoroark — 100% 5 Dark Physical
Pursuit Rattata, Raticate, Tauros, Umbreon, Dunsparce, Zangoose, Absol, Buizel, Floatzel 40 100% 20 Dark Physical
Rage Primeape, Tauros, Dunsparce, Snubbull, Granbull, Sandile, Krokorok, Krookodile, Darumaka, Darmanitan, Bouffalant 20 100% 20 Normal Physical
Reversal Growlithe, Arcanine, Vigoroth, Slaking, Lillipup, Herdier, Stoutland, Mienfoo, Mienshao, Bouffalant — 100% 15 Fighting Physical
Spite Dunsparce — 100% 10 Ghost Status
Sucker Punch Rattata, Raticate, Diglett, Dugtrio, Sentret, Furret, Poochyena, Mightyena, Mawile, Spinda, Kecleon, Absol, Glameow, Purugly 80 100% 5 Dark Physical
Thunder Fang Arbok, Arcanine, Jolteon, Snubbull, Granbull, Houndoom, Donphan, Exploud, Electrike, Manectric, Shinx, Luxio, Luxray, Hippowdon, Stoutland 65 95% 15 Electric Physical

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation IV
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal
Beat Up Sneasel, Weavile, Houndour, Houndoom 10 100% 10 Dark Physical Smart 2 ♥
Counter Slakoth, Vigoroth, Slaking, Lucario — 100% 20 Fighting Physical Tough 2 ♥
FeintHGSS Meowth, Persian, Farfetch'd, Kecleon, Absol, Monferno, Infernape, Stunky, Skuntank, Lucario 50 100% 10 Normal Physical Beauty 0 ♥
Fire Fang Snubbull, Granbull, Houndour, Houndoom, Manectric, Arbok, Growlithe, Arcanine, Flareon, Donphan, Exploud, Hippowdon 65 95% 15 Fire Physical Beauty 3 ♥
Fire Spin Vulpix, Ninetales, Ponyta, Rapidash, Flareon, Torchic, Combusken, Blaziken, Torkoal, Chimchar, Monferno, Infernape 15 70% 15 Fire Special Beauty 0 ♥
Nasty Plot Ninetales, Meowth, Persian, Aipom, Ambipom, Houndour, Houndoom, Shiftry, Chimchar, Monferno, Infernape — —% 20 Dark Status Cute 0 ♥
Punishment Mankey, Primeape, Slaking, Infernape — 100% 5 Dark Physical Smart 1 ♥
Pursuit Rattata, Raticate, Tauros, Umbreon, Dunsparce, Zangoose, Absol, Buizel, Floatzel 40 100% 20 Dark Physical Smart 1 ♥
Rage Primeape, Tauros, Dunsparce, Snubbull, Granbull 20 100% 20 Normal Physical Cool 0 ♥
Reversal Growlithe, Arcanine, Vigoroth, Slaking — 100% 15 Fighting Physical Cool 2 ♥
Spite Dunsparce — 100% 10 Ghost Status Tough 2 ♥
Thunder Fang Snubbull, Granbull, Houndoom, Electrike, Manectric, Arbok, Shinx, Luxio, Luxray, Arcanine, Jolteon, Exploud, Donphan, Hippowdon 65 95% 15 Electric Physical Smart 3 ♥
Will-O-Wisp Vulpix — 75% 15 Fire Status Beauty 2 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation III
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Category Appeal Jam
Beat Up Sneasel 10 100% 10 Dark Smart 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Counter Slakoth, Vigoroth, Slaking — 100% 20 Fighting Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Fire Spin Vulpix, Ninetales, Ponyta, Rapidash, Flareon, Torchic, Combusken, Blaziken, Torkoal 15 70% 15 Fire Beauty 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Pursuit Rattata, Raticate, Tauros, Umbreon, Dunsparce, Zangoose 40 100% 20 Dark Smart 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Rage Primeape, Tauros, Dunsparce, Snubbull, Granbull 20 100% 20 Normal Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Reversal Vigoroth, Slaking — 100% 15 Fighting Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Spite Dunsparce — 100% 10 Ghost Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Will-O-Wisp Vulpix, Ninetales — 75% 15 Fire Beauty 1 ♥ 4 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation II
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type
Beat Up Sneasel 10 100% 10 Dark
Counter * Nidoran♂, Rhyhorn — 100% 20 Fighting
Fire Spin Vulpix, Ninetales, Ponyta, Rapidash, Flareon 15 70% 15 Fire
Pursuit Rattata, Raticate, Tauros, Umbreon, Dunsparce 40 100% 20 Dark
Rage Primeape, Tauros, Dunsparce, Snubbull, Granbull 20 100% 20 Normal
Reversal Smeargle — 100% 15 Fighting
Spite Dunsparce — 100% 10 Ghost

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Foul Play USUM 95 100% 15 Dark Physical
Heat Wave USUM 95 90% 10 Fire Special
Hyper Voice USUM 90 100% 10 Normal Special
Iron Tail USUM 100 75% 15 Steel Physical
Role Play USUM — —% 10 Psychic Status
Snatch USUM — —% 10 Dark Status
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Normal Special
Spite USUM — 100% 10 Ghost Status
Super Fang USUM — 90% 10 Normal Physical
Uproar USUM 90 100% 10 Normal Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Foul Play ORAS 95 100% 15 Dark Physical Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Heat Wave ORAS 95 90% 10 Fire Special Beautiful 2 ♥ 2 ♥
Hyper Voice ORAS 90 100% 10 Normal Special Cool 2 ♥ 2 ♥
Iron Tail ORAS 100 75% 15 Steel Physical Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Role Play ORAS — —% 10 Psychic Status Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Snatch ORAS — —% 10 Dark Status Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Normal Special Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Spite ORAS — 100% 10 Ghost Status Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Super Fang ORAS — 90% 10 Normal Physical Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Uproar ORAS 90 100% 10 Normal Special Cute 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Dark Pulse  80 100% 15 Dark Special
Foul Play  95 100% 15 Dark Physical
Heat Wave  100 90% 10 Fire Special
Hyper Voice  90 100% 10 Normal Special
Iron Tail  100 75% 15 Steel Physical
Role Play  — —% 10 Psychic Status
Sleep Talk  — —% 10 Normal Status
Snatch  — —% 10 Dark Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Normal Special
Super Fang  — 90% 10 Normal Physical
Uproar  90 100% 10 Normal Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Headbutt HGSS 70 100% 15 Normal Physical Tough 3 ♥
Heat Wave  100 90% 10 Fire Special Beauty 2 ♥
Mud-Slap  20 100% 10 Ground Special Cute 3 ♥
Role Play HGSS — —% 10 Psychic Status Cute 1 ♥
Snore  40 100% 15 Normal Special Cute 3 ♥
Spite  — 100% 10 Ghost Status Tough 2 ♥
Sucker Punch  80 100% 5 Dark Physical Smart 2 ♥
Super Fang HGSS — 90% 10 Normal Physical Tough 3 ♥
Swift  60 —% 20 Normal Special Cool 2 ♥
Uproar  50 100% 10 Normal Special Cute 2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Body Slam FRLGEXD 85 100% 15 Normal Tough 1 ♥ 4 ♥
Counter FRLGE — 100% 20 Fighting Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Double-Edge FRLGEXD 120 100% 15 Normal Tough 6 ♥ 0 ♥
Dream Eater FRLGEXD 100 100% 15 Psychic Smart 2 ♥ 2 ♥
Endure E — —% 10 Normal Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD — —% 10 Normal Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Mud-Slap E 20 100% 10 Ground Cute 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Nightmare XD — 100% 15 Ghost Smart 1 ♥ 3 ♥
Sleep Talk E — —% 10 Normal Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Normal Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD — —% 10 Normal Smart 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Swagger EXD — 90% 15 Normal Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Swift E 60 —% 20 Normal Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation II
Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Flamethrower C 95 100% 15 Fire
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

Anime

Trivia

Origin

Houndour is mostly based on the infamous hellhound. Its markings resemble the ones of a Doberman Pinscher. It may also be based on the Tasmanian devil with some of the thylacine's elements, or a Doberman Pinscher puppy.

Etymology

Houndour is a mix of "hound" and "dour" (which means severe). It might also come from "sour", seeing how it has a menacing nature.

Derubiru is a corruption of "devil".

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List of Generation II Pokémon
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  • (#152–176)
  • #026–050
  • (#177–201)
  • #051–075
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  • #076–100
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National Pokédex (list)
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Johto Pokédex
Characters · Locations
New Pokédex
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Kalos Pokédex
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Alola Pokédex
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  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 176. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.