About Houndoom
Houndoom (Pokédex #0229) is a Dark/Fire-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 2. It is officially classified as the Dark Pokémon. If you are burned by the flames it shoots from its mouth, the pain will never go away.
As a Dark/Fire-type POKEMON, Houndoom has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Water, Fighting, Ground, Rock moves. Conversely, Houndoom 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.
Houndoom's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 500 (very strong). Full distribution: HP 75 · ATK 90 · DEF 50 · SP.ATK 110 · SP.DEF 80 · SPD 95. Its standout stat is SP.ATK (110), which makes it best suited for special offense roles. Its abilities are Early bird, Flash fire, Unnerve, with Unnerve as its hidden ability.
Houndoom stands 1.4 m (55") tall and weighs 35.0 kg (77.2 lbs). It is typically found in Rough Terrain environments. Capture rate: 45/255 (difficult to catch). Use Ultra Balls with a status condition (Sleep or Paralysis) for the best results. Growth rate: Slow. Egg groups: Ground.
Houndoom is part of the Houndour → Houndoom evolution line (2-stage). Houndoom is the final evolved form — the strongest stage of this line.
Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Houndour. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.
