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Houndour

Houndour

#176 in the Platinum Pokédex • Dark Pokémon

Houndour

#176 in the Platinum Pokédex • Dark Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

45

200

294

Attack

60

112

240

Defense

30

58

174

Sp. Atk

80

148

284

Sp. Def

50

94

218

Speed

65

121

251

Total

330

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Mantyke

Houndoom

Houndour normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Houndour sprite

Shiny

Houndour

Dark Pokémon

#176
DarkFire

Height

0.6 m (2'00")

Weight

10.8 kg (23.8 lbs)

Abilities

Early BirdFlash Fire

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Houndour takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Water

Fighting

Ground

Rock

Resists

Psychic

Fire

0.5×

Grass

0.5×

Ice

0.5×

Ghost

0.5×

Dark

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Extended Sinnoh #176
EV yield
1 SpA
Catch rate
120
Base Exp.
66

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Field
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Platinum box art

Pokémon Platinum

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

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Houndour

Houndour

#176

Level 24

Houndoom

Houndoom

#177

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Platinum
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Valor Lakefront

Walking in tall grass or a cave2710%

At night

Valor Lakefront

Walking in tall grass or a cave2810%

Not using PokéRadar

Route 214

Road 214

Walking in tall grass or a cave2210%

At night

Route 214

Road 214

Walking in tall grass or a cave2310%

Not using PokéRadar

Route 214

Road 214

Walking in tall grass or a cave244%

No game in slot 2

Route 214

Road 214

Walking in tall grass or a cave244%

Ruby in slot 2

Route 214

Road 214

Walking in tall grass or a cave244%

Sapphire in slot 2

Route 214

Road 214

Walking in tall grass or a cave244%

Emerald in slot 2

Route 214

Road 214

Walking in tall grass or a cave244%

FireRed in slot 2

Route 214

Road 214

Walking in tall grass or a cave241%

Not using PokéRadar

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartLeerNormalStatus-10030

The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target’s Defense stat is reduced.

StartEmberFireSpecial4010025

The foe is attacked with small flames. The target may also be left with a burn.

4HowlNormalStatus--40

The user howls loudly to raise its spirit, boosting its Attack stat.

9SmogPoisonSpecial207020

The foe is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. It may also poison the target.

14RoarNormalStatus-10020

The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

17BiteDarkPhysical6010025

The foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.

22Odor SleuthNormalStatus--40

Enables the user to hit a Ghost type with any type of move. It also enables the user to hit an evasive foe.

27Beat UpDarkPhysical1010010

The user gets all the party Pokémon to attack the foe. The more party Pokémon, the more damage.

30Fire FangFirePhysical659515

The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or sustain a burn.

35Feint AttackDarkPhysical60-20

The user draws up to the foe disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.

40EmbargoDarkStatus-10015

It prevents the foe from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

43FlamethrowerFireSpecial9510015

The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.

48CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

The user crunches up the foe with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

53Nasty PlotDarkStatus--20

The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Platinum.
Class
Description
TM05RoarNormalStatus-10020

The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM12TauntDarkStatus-10020

The foe is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for two to four turns.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.

TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical1007515

The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial9510015

The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.

TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010

The user attacks by hurling filthy sludge at the foe. It may also poison the target.

TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial120855

The foe is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.

TM41TormentDarkStatus-10015

The user torments and enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical4010010

The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

TM49SnatchDarkStatus--10

The user steals the effects of any healing or stat- changing move the foe attempts to use.

TM50OverheatFireSpecial140905

The user attacks the foe at full power. The attack’s recoil sharply reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

TM58EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM61Will-O-WispFireStatus-7515

The user shoots a sinister, bluish white flame at the foe to inflict a burn.

TM63EmbargoDarkStatus-10015

It prevents the foe from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.

TM78CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

TM79Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.

TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

TM85Dream EaterPsychicSpecial10010015

An attack that works only on a sleeping foe. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user’s HP.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Heat WaveFireSpecial1009010

The user exhales a heated breath on the foe to attack. It may also leave the target with a burn.

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.

SpiteGhostStatus-10010

The user looses its grudge on the move last used by the foe by cutting 4 PP from it.

Sucker PunchDarkPhysical801005

This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however.

SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.

UproarNormalSpecial5010010

The user attacks in an uproar for two to five turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
Beat UpDarkPhysical1010010

The user gets all the party Pokémon to attack the foe. The more party Pokémon, the more damage.

CounterFightingPhysical-10020

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Fire FangFirePhysical659515

The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or sustain a burn.

Fire SpinFireSpecial157015

The foe becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for two to five turns.

Nasty PlotDarkStatus--20

The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk.

PunishmentDarkPhysical601005

This attack’s power increases the more the foe has powered up with stat changes.

PursuitDarkPhysical4010020

An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a foe that is switching out of battle.

RageNormalPhysical2010020

While this move is in use, it gains attack power each time the user is hit in battle.

ReversalFightingPhysical-10015

An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

SpiteGhostStatus-10010

The user looses its grudge on the move last used by the foe by cutting 4 PP from it.

Thunder FangElectricPhysical659515

The user bites with electrified fangs. It may also make the foe flinch or become paralyzed.

Will-O-WispFireStatus-7515

The user shoots a sinister, bluish white flame at the foe to inflict a burn.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Early Bird

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon awakens quickly from sleep.

Makes sleep pass twice as quickly.

Flash Fire

Ability Slot 2

Powers up Fire-type moves if hit by a fire move.

Protects against Fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.

#140

Mantyke

#177

Houndoom

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