Houndour (Japanese: デルビル Delvil) is a dual-type Dark/Fire Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
It evolves into Houndoom starting at level 24.
Biology
Houndour is a quadrupedal, canine Pokémon with short, black fur and a red underbelly and muzzle. Its ears and tail are both short and pointed. Two fangs protrude from its upper jaw, and its triangular nose is black. There are white bands on its ankles and rib-like ridges on its back. Houndour appears to have a simplistic, stylized skull on its forehead with the eye orbits creating eyebrow patterning above its actual eyes. It also has circular, red paw pads on each of its three-toed paws.
Houndour is an intelligent Pokémon that forms packs to hunt for prey and shows unparalleled teamwork. As seen in the anime, it will not abandon a pack member who is sick. It communicates using various barks and howls. Barks are used to determine the location of a pack member during a hunt, which only they can understand, while howls are used as a declaration of ownership over territory. They are known to be loyal and obedient to their Trainers. Houndour can typically be found around rough terrain. As mentioned in Pokémon Sleep, Houndour is known to howl while it sleeps.[1] It is believed that Houndour is dreaming of hunting alongside the rest of its pack.
Evolution
Houndour evolves into Houndoom.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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| Gold | It uses different kinds of cries for communicating with others of its kind and for pursuing its prey. |
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| Silver | To corner prey, they check each other's location using barks that only they can understand. |
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| Crystal | Around dawn, its ominous howl echoes through the area to announce that this is its territory. |
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| Stadium 2 | It uses different kinds of cries for communicating with others of its kind and for pursuing its prey. |
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| Generation III | | Hoenn
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| 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. |
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| Emerald | Houndour communicate with each other using a variety of cries to corner their prey. This Pokémon's remarkable teamwork is simply unparalleled. |
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| FireRed | To corner prey, they check each other's location using barks that only they can understand. |
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| LeafGreen | It uses different kinds of cries for communicating with others of its kind and for pursuing its prey. |
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| Generation IV | | Sinnoh
Pt : #176 | | Johto
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| Diamond | It conveys its feelings using different cries. It works in a pack to cleverly take down prey. |
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| Platinum | It is smart enough to hunt in packs. It uses a variety of cries for communicating with others. |
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| HeartGold | It uses different kinds of cries for communicating with others of its kind and for pursuing its prey. |
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| SoulSilver | To corner prey, they check each other's location using barks that only they can understand. |
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| Black | It is smart enough to hunt in packs. It uses a variety of cries for communicating with others. |
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| Black 2 | It is smart enough to hunt in packs. It uses a variety of cries for communicating with others. |
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| Generation VI | | Kalos
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| X | Around dawn, its ominous howl echoes through the area to announce that this is its territory. |
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| Y | To corner prey, they check each other's location using barks that only they can understand. |
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| 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. |
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#25 | | Kitakami
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| Scarlet | It is smart enough to hunt in packs. It uses a variety of cries for communicating with others. |
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| Violet | It uses different kinds of cries for communicating with others of its kind and for pursuing its prey. |
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Stats
Base stats
Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Houndour
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Houndour
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Houndour
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Houndour
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Houndour
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Houndour
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Houndour
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
Evolution data
Sprites
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In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Multiple Houndour debuted in Hour of the Houndour. One of them got sick, prompting the rest of its pack to steal food in order to aid it. Ultimately, Ash helped the ailing Houndour to a Pokémon Center.
In Pikachu & Pichu, a Houndour was an enemy of the Pichu Brothers. It reappeared in Trouble in Big Town, Of Meowth and Pokémon, Pichu Bros. in Party Panic, and Giratina and the Sky Warrior. It is normally seen chasing them, or anyone else that angers it, around Big Town.
In The Mystery is History, Cassidy used a Houndour and equipped it with power-amplifying headgear. It made further appearances in Pokémon Chronicles.
Team Flare Grunts used multiple Houndour in From A to Z!, Meeting at Terminus Cave!, and A Towering Takeover!.
In Turning Heads and Training Hard!, a Team Skull Grunt's Houndour was quickly defeated by Ilima and his Eevee. In League Offenders and Defenders!, it was defeated by Gladion's Lycanroc.
In Sobble Spies a Stealthy Strategy!, James pulled a Houndour from the Rocket Prize Master to battle Ash and Goh. However, it was defeated by Jacqueline's Inteleon. It reappeared in a flashback in Not Too Close for Comfort!.
Minor appearances
In Ariados, Amigos, Ralph brought a Houndour to the Pokémon Jujitsu Academy. It defeated Mickey's Hypno.
In Entei at Your Own Risk, two Houndour were resting in some hot springs.
In Johto Photo Finish, Tracey fed a Houndour at Professor Oak's Laboratory.
A Coordinator's Houndour appeared in Deceit and Assist.
In The Rise of Darkrai, Darkrai hit a Houndour with Dark Void.
In Genesect and the Legend Awakened, a Houndour were living in Pokémon Hills.
During the Mega Audino journal in A Race for Home!, a Houndour was fighting with a Scraggy.
Three Trainers' Houndour attended the Wela Fire Festival.
In A Crowning Moment of Truth!, two Trainers' Houndour appeared in The Power of Us.
In the Where Are You Going, Eevee? segment for Lillier and the Staff!, a Trainer's Houndour became annoyed by a wild Eevee eating its food and chased him away. Houndour reappeared in a flashback in We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!.
A Houndour appeared in Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!, under the ownership of a Team Skull Grunt.
A Trainer's Houndour appeared in A Little Rocket R & R!.
Pokédex entries
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| EP150 | Houndour | Ash's Pokédex | Houndour, the Dark Pokémon. Houndour travel in packs and communicate through barks in order to surround their prey. |
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Pokémon Evolutions
In The Show, a Houndour briefly appeared under the ownership of a Trainer in Ecruteak City.
In the manga
Ash & Pikachu
A Houndour appeared in After The Missing Rucksack!!.
Pokémon Adventures
In Pokémon Adventures, Gold is attacked by and defeated by four Pokémon, including a Houndour, when he enters the Ilex Forest, and is then warned to stay out by the Masked Man in You Ain't Nothin' but a Houndour and The Ariados up There. This Houndour is later used against Lt. Surge during his battle against the Masked Man, where its howls summon a herd of wild Houndour to aid it in battle. Although their constant howling prevented Lt. Surge from moving, he is able to have multiple Electrode use Selfdestruct to knock them down, allowing Surge to flee during the confusion.
One of Carl's Houndoom was seen as a Houndour in The Escape, the chapter in which Green and Silver escaped from Pryce.
Pokédex entries
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| Pokémon Adventures | PS139 | It communicates with fellow Houndours via a unique howl, informing them of its location. The herd will then move in together on their prey.* |
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Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
Houndour is Grey's only known Pokémon in Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys.
A Trainer's Houndour appeared in Let's Fight For The Future!!.
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
A Houndour appeared in GDZ47, under the ownership of a thief.
A Houndour appeared in GDZ61.
Shu caught a Houndour, as seen in GDZ72.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
Giovanni used a Houndour in Showdown at the Radio Tower!!.
In the TCG
Main article: Houndour (TCG)Trivia
- Houndour can be seen as a parallel of Poochyena. Both are Dark-type, canine-like Pokémon. Poochyena is exclusive to Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon White, while Houndour is exclusive to Pokémon Pearl and Pokémon Black. Additionally, both Pokémon can be found during a swarm in White and Black, respectively.
- Despite being a Generation II Pokémon, Houndour was actually native to Kanto in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal. The same is true for Murkrow and Slugma. All three can be obtained in Johto via the Safari Zone in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
- The only five games so far in which Houndour can be captured by the player before viewing the end credits are Pokémon XD, Pokémon Platinum, Pokémon X, and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
- Houndour is one of fourteen Pokémon that one can collect foreign Pokédex entries for in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
- Houndour has the lowest base Defense stat of all Fire-type Pokémon.
Origin
Houndour seems to be based on the legends of hellhounds, black dogs, and possibly Cerberus of Greek mythology. Its skeletal adornments may be a reference to the hellhounds' and black dogs' associations with death and allude to the association of dogs with bones as their food, especially in cartoons. They may also be inspired by the grim reaper, and the bands around its ankles resemble shackles. Its build and coloration are similar to a Dobermann, and it also somewhat resembles the extinct Tasmanian wolf due to the stripe-like bony ridges on its back. Its pack-hunting behavior and eerie howling are reminiscent of wolves.
Name origin
Houndour may be a combination of hound and dour (grim, dreary, severe).
Delvil may be a corruption of devil.
In other languages
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| More languages |  Hindi | डैवान Daivaan | |  Russian | Хандор Khandor | Transcription of English name |  Thai | เดลวิล Denwin | Transcription of Japanese name |
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