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Houndour in Pokémon X & Y

#228 in the X and Y Pokédex • Dark Pokémon

Houndour in the National Pokédex
Houndour sprite

Normal

Shiny Houndour sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon X

Around dawn, its ominous howl echoes through the area to announce that this is its territory.

Pokémon Y

To corner prey, they check each other’s location using barks that only they can understand.

Pokémon details

Types

DarkFire

Category

Dark Pokémon

Height

0.6 m (2'00")

Weight

10.8 kg (23.8 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0228

Houndour in Other Games

National Dex page

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.

Type-only matchups for Houndour, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Coastal Kalos #75
EV yield
1 SpA
Catch rate
120
Base Exp.
66

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20

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

Houndour

#228

Level 24

Houndoom

Houndoom

#229

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

Route 10

Road 10

Walking in tall grass or a cave2110%

-

Route 10

Road 10

Walking in yellow flowers1910%

-

Route 10

Road 10

Walking in yellow flowers2010%

-

Route 10

Road 10

Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave115%

-

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartLeer

The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.

Normal-10030
StartEmber

The target is attacked with small flames. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire4010025
4Howl

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

Normal--40
8Smog

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

Poison307020
13Roar

The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Normal--20
16Bite

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.

Dark6010025
20Odor Sleuth

Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. This also enables an evasive target to be hit.

Normal--40
25Beat Up

The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.

Dark-10010
28Fire Fang

The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn.

Fire659515
32Feint Attack

The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.

Dark60-20
37Embargo

This move prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

Dark-10015
40Foul Play

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the move’s power.

Dark9510015
44Flamethrower

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire9010015
49Crunch

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

Dark8010015
52Nasty Plot

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

Dark--20
56Inferno

The user attacks by engulfing the target in an intense fire. This leaves the target with a burn.

Fire100505

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon X and Y.
Class
TM05Roar

The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Normal--20
TM06Toxic

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

Poison-9010
TM10Hidden Power

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

Normal6010015
TM11Sunny Day

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

Fire--5
TM12Taunt

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

Dark-10020
TM17Protect

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

Normal--10
TM21Frustration

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

Normal-10020
TM22Solar Beam

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

Grass12010010
TM27Return

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

Normal-10020
TM30Shadow Ball

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

Ghost8010015
TM32Double Team

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

Normal--15
TM35Flamethrower

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire9010015
TM36Sludge Bomb

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.

Poison9010010
TM38Fire Blast

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

Fire110855
TM41Torment

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

Dark-10015
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM43Flame Charge

Cloaking itself in flame, the user attacks. Then, building up more power, the user raises its Speed stat.

Fire5010020
TM44Rest

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

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

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

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

Dark6010025
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM50Overheat

The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Fire130905
TM59Incinerate

The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.

Fire6010015
TM61Will-O-Wisp

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

Fire-8515
TM63Embargo

This move prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

Dark-10015
TM66Payback

The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

Dark5010010
TM67Retaliate

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move becomes more powerful.

Normal701005
TM85Dream Eater

The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal its own HP.

Psychic10010015
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM88Sleep Talk

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

Normal--10
TM90Substitute

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

Normal--10
TM94Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

Fighting4010015
TM95Snarl

The user yells as if it’s ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stat of opposing Pokémon.

Dark559515
TM97Dark Pulse

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

Dark8010015
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20

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

The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.

Dark-10010
Counter

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

Fighting-10020
Destiny Bond

When this move is used, if the user faints, the Pokémon that landed the knockout hit also faints.

Ghost--5
Feint

An attack that hits a target using Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.

Normal3010010
Fire Fang

The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn.

Fire659515
Fire Spin

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

Fire358515
Nasty Plot

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

Dark--20
Punishment

The more the target has powered up with stat changes, the greater the move’s power.

Dark-1005
Pursuit

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

Dark4010020
Rage

As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.

Normal2010020
Reversal

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

Fighting-10015
Spite

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

Ghost-10010
Sucker Punch

This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.

Dark801005
Thunder Fang

The user bites with electrified fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis.

Electric659515

These require the labeled trade, transfer or breeding route. Generation III/IV imports must first reach Generation V; Virtual Console Pokémon cannot be imported into X/Y. Kyurem must be unfused for transfer. Individual options do not certify every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Captivate

If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Normal12010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Heat Wave

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn.

Fire959010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Heat Wave

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn.

Fire959010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Hyper Voice

The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.

Normal9010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Hyper Voice

The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.

Normal9010010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Iron Tail

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

Steel1007515

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Iron Tail

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

Steel1007515

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mud-Slap

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

Ground2010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Normal-10015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Role Play

The user mimics the target completely, copying the target’s natural Ability.

Psychic--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Role Play

The user mimics the target completely, copying the target’s natural Ability.

Psychic--10

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Secret Power

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

Normal7010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

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

Normal7010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Snatch

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

Dark--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snatch

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

Dark--10

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Snore

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

Normal5010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snore

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

Normal5010015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Super Fang

The user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This cuts the target’s HP in half.

Normal-9010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Super Fang

The user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This cuts the target’s HP in half.

Normal-9010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Swift

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

Normal60-20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Uproar

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no one can fall asleep.

Normal9010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Uproar

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no one can fall asleep.

Normal9010010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

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 the Pokémon’s Fire- type moves if it’s hit by one.

Absorbs Fire-type moves and then boosts the Pokémon’s Fire-type damage by 50%.

Unnerve(Hidden Ability)

Unnerves opposing Pokémon and makes them unable to eat Berries.

Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.

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