Pokédex - Houndoom (Platinum Version)
![[Picture of Houndoom]](../pictures/dp/front/normal/229.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #229 |
| Sinnoh | #177 |
| Height | 1.4 m (4'7") |
| Weight | 35.0 kg (77.2 lb) |
| Type | DARK / FIRE |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Houndoom]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAPklEQVQ4y2NgGOzgPxRTpJkkQwgpxiuPLPkfB8ZrCCHN6IYQ5W98hhAdeCQHJsUGEArEIWIAA6Wa0Q2hHQAA36hPseL52nwAAAAASUVORK5CYII=) |
| Color | Black |
| Body Form | ![[Form 0]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAArElEQVQYld2VMQ6AIAxFxXgAjsPY0ZGjMjL+keP0CA4khiDUEjEm/glLfOjnFwyA5R1twhwzAymPiZy1dg46hFg+5jW83/XotVll5qH6APr0QVkfQE/Rn9BErvdCCFG5mW20HGEgVdEcQC/ih2fd0rtoTe/J9KfbKPj+FA2kHn1C+HotOifXTdOlQ1Uj4Sz8utHLjBO528hnqQwpM66/az4y5PrjVUV2xrx3ox/zTTtVNWm2HAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 45 |
| Base Experience | 204 |
| Growth Rate | Slow (max: 1,250,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 35 |
| Egg Groups | Field |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 5120 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | No items. |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Special Attack: 2 |
| Abilities | Early Bird, Flash Fire |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Houndoom
| HP | 75 |
| Attack | 90 |
| Defense | 50 |
| Speed | 95 |
| Special Attack | 110 |
| Special Defense | 80 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Houndoom - Dark Pokémon
The flames it breathes when angry contain toxins. If they cause a burn, it will hurt forever.
French
Démolosse - Pokémon Sombre
Jadis, les gens prenaient son étrange hurlement pour l’appel de la Faucheuse.
German
Hundemon - Hades
In alten Zeiten glaubte man, das Heulen dieses PKMN sei der Ruf des Todes.
Spanish
Houndoom - Pokémon Siniestro
Hace mucho, la gente creía que sus horripilantes aullidos eran de la muerte personificada.
Italian
Houndoom - Pokémon Buio
Molto tempo fa, si riteneva che le sue urla sinistre coincidessero con la chiamata della morte.
Japanese
ヘルガー (HERUGAA) - ダークポケモン (DAAKUPOKEMON)
ヘルガーのぶきみなとおぼえは じごくからしにがみがよぶこえと むかしのひとはそうぞうしていた。 (HERUGAAnobukiminatooboeha jigokukarashinigamigayobukoeto mukashinohitohasouzoushiteita. )
Evolutions (When Houndoom Evolves)
- Evolves from Houndour at level 24.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Houndoom)
Obtained by evolving Houndour, which can be found below:
Level Chance Method Valor Lakefront (Night) 27 10% Land Valor Lakefront (Without Poké Radar) 28 10% Land Route 214 (Without Poké Radar) 23-24 11% Land Route 214 (Night) 22 10% Land Route 214 (Dual Slot Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed) 24 4% Land
Moves Learned
Platinum Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thunder Fang | ELECTRIC | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 | 10 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 1 | Leer | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 30 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bce |
| 1 | Ember | FIRE | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 1 | Howl | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | User | d |
| 1 | Smog | POISON | Special | 20 | 70 | 20 | 40 | Single exc. user | be |
| 4 | Howl | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | User | d |
| 9 | Smog | POISON | Special | 20 | 70 | 20 | 40 | Single exc. user | be |
| 14 | Roar | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 17 | Bite | DARK | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | 30 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 22 | Odor Sleuth | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 28 | Beat Up | DARK | Physical | 10 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | bef |
| 32 | Fire Fang | FIRE | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 | 10 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 38 | Faint Attack | DARK | Physical | 60 | 0 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 44 | Embargo | DARK | Status | 0 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 48 | Flamethrower | FIRE | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 54 | Crunch | DARK | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | 20 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 60 | Nasty Plot | DARK | Status | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | User | d |
What moves can Houndoom learn in Pokémon Platinum?
Houndoom can learn the following moves:
Dark Pulse
- TM79
- TM79 (as Houndour)
Double Team
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32 (as Houndour)
Faint Attack
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: C 40 - Houndoom
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 43
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 37 (as Houndour)
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified (as Houndour)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 38
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 35 (as Houndour)
Fire Blast
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM38
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM38 (as Houndour)
Flamethrower
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: C 40 - Houndoom
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 51
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM35
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 43 (as Houndour)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM35 (as Houndour)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 48
Frustration
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21 (as Houndour)
Giga ImpactTM68
Heat Wave
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Houndour)
Hidden Power
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10 (as Houndour)
Hyper BeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM15
Leer
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1 (as Houndour)
Mud-Slap
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Houndour)
Natural Gift
- TM83
- TM83 (as Houndour)
Roar
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM05
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 19 (as Houndour)
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified (as Houndour)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM05 (as Houndour)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 14 (as Houndour)
Rock Smash
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM06
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM06 (as Houndour)
Secret Power
- TM43
- TM43 (as Houndour)
Shadow Ball
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM30
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM30 (as Houndour)
Sludge Bomb
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM36
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM36 (as Houndour)
Smog
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Pokémon Distribution: C 40 - Houndoom
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 13 (as Houndour)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 9 (as Houndour)
Snore
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Houndour)
StrengthRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM04
Sucker Punch
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Houndour)
Super Fang
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Houndour)
Swift
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Houndour)
Uproar
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Houndour)