Pokédex - Houndoom (Ruby Version)
![[Picture of Houndoom]](../pictures/ruby/front/normal/229.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #229 |
| Hoenn | #367 |
| 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 |
| 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
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.
French
Démolosse - Pokémon Sombre
Dans une meute de DEMOLOSSE, le leader est doté de cornes inclinées vers l'arrière. Ces POKéMON choisissent leur chef en organisant des combats entre eux.
German
Hundemon - Hades
In einer Gruppe von HUNDEMON ist dasjenige mit den nach hinten gebogenen Hörnern der Anführer. Diese POKéMON bestimmen ihren Anführer durch das Ausfechten von Kämpfen untereinander.
Spanish
Houndoom - Pokémon Siniestro
En la manada de HOUNDOOM, el que tiene los cuernos bastante orientados hacia atrás tiene un papel de liderazgo. Estos POKéMON suelen elegir al jefe batiéndose entre ellos.
Italian
Houndoom - Pokémon Buio
In un branco di HOUNDOOM, quello con le corna fortemente arcuate all'indietro assume il ruolo di capobranco. Il capobranco è quello che si dimostra più forte nella lotta contro gli altri.
Japanese
ヘルガー (HERUGAA) - ダークポケモン (DAAKUPOKEMON)
あたまの ツノが おおきく そりかえって いる ヘルガーが グループの リーダーてき そんざい。 なかま どうしで あらそい リーダーが きまる。 (Atamano TSUNOga ookiku sorikaette iru HERUGAAga GURUUPUno RIIDAAteki sonzai. Nakama doushide arasoi RIIDAAga kimaru. )
Evolutions (When Houndoom Evolves)
- Evolves from Houndour at level 24.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Houndoom)
Not found in this version.
Moves Learned
Ruby Version
| Level | Name | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer | NORMAL | 0 | 100 | 30 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bce |
| 1 | Ember | FIRE | 40 | 100 | 25 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 1 | Howl | NORMAL | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | User | d |
| 7 | Howl | NORMAL | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | User | d |
| 13 | Smog | POISON | 20 | 70 | 20 | 40 | Single exc. user | be |
| 19 | Roar | NORMAL | 0 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 27 | Bite | DARK | 60 | 100 | 25 | 30 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 35 | Odor Sleuth | NORMAL | 0 | 100 | 40 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 43 | Faint Attack | DARK | 60 | 0 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | bef |
| 51 | Flamethrower | FIRE | 95 | 100 | 15 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 59 | Crunch | DARK | 80 | 100 | 15 | 20 | Single exc. user | abe |
What moves can Houndoom learn in Pokémon Ruby?
Houndoom can learn the following moves:
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 27
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 25 (as Houndour)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 59
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 49 (as Houndour)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32 (as Houndour)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM38
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM38 (as Houndour)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21 (as Houndour)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10 (as Houndour)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1 (as Houndour)
- Level 35
- Level 31 (as Houndour)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM06
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM06 (as Houndour)
- TM43
- TM43 (as Houndour)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM30
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM30 (as Houndour)
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor (as Houndour)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM36
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM36 (as Houndour)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: C 40 - Houndoom
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 13 (as Houndour)