Pokédex - Houndour (SoulSilver Version)
![[Picture of Houndour]](../pictures/dp/front/normal/228.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #228 |
| Johto | #214 |
| Height | 0.6 m (2'0") |
| Weight | 10.8 kg (23.8 lb) |
| Type | DARK / FIRE |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Houndour]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAJklEQVQ4jWNgGAWEwH8oJlsTLjZRBuDCJLmCLM2DwwBshowCWgEAffol21+ew5gAAAAASUVORK5CYII=) |
| 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 | 120 |
| Base Experience | 114 |
| 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: 1 |
| Abilities | Early Bird, Flash Fire |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Houndour
| HP | 45 |
| Attack | 60 |
| Defense | 30 |
| Speed | 65 |
| Special Attack | 80 |
| Special Defense | 50 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Houndour - Dark Pokémon
To corner prey, they check each other’s location using barks that only they can understand.
French
Malosse - Pokémon Sombre
Il exprime ses émotions en modulant son cri. Ce Pokémon rusé chasse en meute pour abattre ses proies.
German
Hunduster - Hades
Durch unterschiedliche Schreie drückt es seine Gefühle aus. Diese PKMN jagen im Verbund nach Beute.
Spanish
Houndour - Pokémon Siniestro
Se comunica mediante gritos y colabora en manada para atacar a sus presas.
Italian
Houndour - Pokémon Buio
Trasmette i suoi stati d’animo con vari versi. Lavora in gruppo per catturare le prede con l’astuzia.
Japanese
デルビル (DERUBIRU) - ダークポケモン (DAAKUPOKEMON)
なきごえをつかいわけてきもちを つたえる。みごとなれんけいプレーで えものをおいこみしとめる。 (Nakigoewotsukaiwaketekimochiwo tsutaeru.MigotonarenkeiPUREEde emonowooikomishitomeru. )
Evolutions (When Houndour Evolves)
- Evolves into Houndoom at level 24.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Houndour)
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROUTE 7 (Night) | 15 | 5% | Land |
| Volcano Path (Group B) | 26 | - | Pokéwalker |
Moves Learned
SoulSilver Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 30 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bce |
| 1 | Ember | FIRE | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | 10 | 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 |
| 27 | Beat Up | DARK | Physical | 10 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | bef |
| 30 | Fire Fang | FIRE | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 | 10 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 35 | Faint Attack | DARK | Physical | 60 | 0 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 40 | Embargo | DARK | Status | 0 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 43 | Flamethrower | FIRE | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 48 | Crunch | DARK | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | 20 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 53 | Nasty Plot | DARK | Status | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | User | d |
What moves can Houndour learn in Pokémon SoulSilver?
Houndour can learn the following moves:
AttractRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM45
Bite
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 25
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 17
Body Slam
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
CaptivateTM78
CharmPokémon XD: Learned when purified
Crunch
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 49
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 48
Dark PulseTM79
Double TeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
Double-Edge
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Dream Eater
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM85
Embargo
- Level 40
- TM63
Ember
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
Endure
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM58
FacadeTM42
Faint Attack
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 37
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 35
Fire BlastRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM38
Flamethrower
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 43
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM35
FrustrationRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
HeadbuttHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Heat WavePlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Hidden PowerRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
Howl
- Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 7
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 4
Iron TailRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM23
LeerRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
Mimic
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Mud-SlapEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Nasty Plot
- Level 53
- Egg Move
Natural GiftTM83
NightmarePokémon XD: Move Tutor
Odor Sleuth
- Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 31
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 22
OverheatTM50
PaybackTM66
ProtectRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17
RestRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44
ReturnRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27
Roar
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 19
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM05
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 14
Rock SmashRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM06
Role PlayHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Secret PowerTM43
Shadow BallRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM30
Sleep Talk
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM82
Sludge BombRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM36
Smog
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 13
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 9
SnatchTM49
SnoreEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
SolarBeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM22
Substitute
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90
Sucker PunchPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Sunny DayRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM11
Super FangHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Swagger
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87
SwiftEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
TauntTM12
ThiefRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM46
TormentTM41
ToxicRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06
UproarPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Will-O-Wisp
- Egg Move
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM61