About Houndour
Houndour (Pokédex #0228) is a Dark/Fire-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 2. It is officially classified as the Dark Pokémon. It uses different kinds of cries for communicating with others of its kind and for pursuing its prey.
As a Dark/Fire-type POKEMON, Houndour has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Water, Fighting, Ground, Rock moves. Conversely, Houndour is completely immune to Psychic — these moves deal zero damage regardless of power. It resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Ghost, Dark, Steel moves, taking only half damage from them.
Houndour's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 330 (moderate). Full distribution: HP 45 · ATK 60 · DEF 30 · SP.ATK 80 · SP.DEF 50 · SPD 65. Its standout stat is SP.ATK (80), which makes it best suited for special offense roles. Its abilities are Early bird, Flash fire, Unnerve, with Unnerve as its hidden ability.
Houndour stands 0.6 m (24") tall and weighs 10.8 kg (23.8 lbs). It is typically found in Rough Terrain environments. Capture rate: 120/255 (easy to catch). Growth rate: Slow. Egg groups: Ground.
Houndour is part of the Houndour → Houndoom evolution line (2-stage). Houndour is the base form and can evolve into Houndoom via Level 24.
Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Houndoom. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.
