Houndoom PokeRogue Dex: Comprehensive Houndoom Pokedex Guide

Discover Houndoom battle strategies in PokeRogue and explore everything you need to know about Houndoom. From detailed stats, abilities, and evolutions to form variants, defensive and offensive strategies, and more. Your ultimate guide to mastering Houndoom in PokeRogueDex.

Houndoom Sprites

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Houndoom Pokémon Abilities

DroughtTurns the sunlight harsh when the Pokémon enters a battle.
Flash FirePowers up the Pokémon's Fire-type moves if it's hit by one.
Early BirdThe Pokémon awakens from sleep twice as fast as other Pokémon.
UnnerveUnnerves opposing Pokémon and makes them unable to eat Berries.

Houndoom Pokémon Base Stats

Max. HP75
Attack90
Defense50
Sp. Atk110
Sp. Def80
Speed95
Sum500

Houndoom Pokémon Pokedex Data

weight35Kg
Starter Cost4
TypesDarkFire

Houndoom Evolution Chart

Houndoom Type Matchups

Houndoom Type Resistances: Defensive Matchups

Normal1
Fire0.5
Water2
Electric1
Grass0.5
Ice0.5
Fighting2
Poison1
Ground2
Flying1
Psychic0
Bug1
Rock2
Ghost0.5
Dragon1
Dark0.5
Steel0.5
Fairy1

Houndoom Type Effectiveness: Offensive Matchups

Normal1
Fire1
Water1
Electric1
Grass2
Ice2
Fighting1
Poison1
Ground1
Flying1
Psychic2
Bug2
Rock1
Ghost2
Dragon1
Dark1
Steel2
Fairy1

Houndoom Egg Moves

NameTypeSplitPowerAccPPDescription
Heat Wave
Fire
pokemon FIRE | pokeroguedex.net959010The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn.
Fiery Wrath
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net9010010The user transforms its wrath into a fire-like aura to attack. This may also make opposing Pokémon flinch.
Solar Beam
Grass
pokemon GRASS | pokeroguedex.net12010010In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
Hydro Steam
Water
pokemon WATER | pokeroguedex.net8010015The user blasts the target with boiling-hot water. This move's power is not lowered in harsh sunlight but rather boosted by 50 percent.

Houndoom Level Up Moves

LevelNameTypeSplitPowerAccPPDescription
1Leer
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-10030The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.
1Ember
Fire
pokemon FIRE | pokeroguedex.net4010025The target is attacked with small flames. This may also leave the target with a burn.
1Smog
Poison
pokemon POISON | pokeroguedex.net307020The target is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. This may also poison the target.
1Howl
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--40The user howls loudly to raise the spirit of itself and allies. This raises their Attack stats.
1Nasty Plot
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net--20The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user's Sp Atk stat.
1Thunder Fang
Electric
pokemon ELECTRIC | pokeroguedex.net659515The user bites with electrified fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis.
13Roar
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--20The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
16Bite
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net6010025The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.
20Incinerate
Fire
pokemon FIRE | pokeroguedex.net6010015The 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.
26Beat Up
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net-10010The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.
30Fire Fang
Fire
pokemon FIRE | pokeroguedex.net659515The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn.
35Torment (N)
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net-10015The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
41Comeuppance
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net-10010The user retaliates with much greater force against the opponent that last inflicted damage on it.
45Foul Play
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net9510015The user turns the target's power against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage it deals.
50Flamethrower
Fire
pokemon FIRE | pokeroguedex.net9010015The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
56Crunch
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net8010015The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
62Inferno
Fire
pokemon FIRE | pokeroguedex.net100505The user attacks by engulfing the target in an intense fire. This leaves the target with a burn.

Houndoom Technical & Hidden Machine Moves

NameTypeSplitPowerAccPPDescription
Body Slam
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net8510015The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Take Down
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net908520A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Double-Edge
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net12010015A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Roar
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--20The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Flamethrower
Fire
pokemon FIRE | pokeroguedex.net9010015The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Hyper Beam
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net150905The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
Counter
Fighting
pokemon FIGHTING | pokeroguedex.net-10020A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Strength
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net8010015The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
Solar Beam
Grass
pokemon GRASS | pokeroguedex.net12010010In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
Fire Spin
Fire
pokemon FIRE | pokeroguedex.net358515The target becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for four to five turns.
Toxic
Poison
pokemon POISON | pokeroguedex.net-9010A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Double Team
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--15By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Fire Blast
Fire
pokemon FIRE | pokeroguedex.net110855The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Swift
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net60-20Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Dream Eater
Psychic
pokemon PSYCHIC | pokeroguedex.net10010015The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Rest
Psychic
pokemon PSYCHIC | pokeroguedex.net--5The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.
Super Fang
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-9010The user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This cuts the target's HP in half.
Substitute (N)
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--10The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Thief
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net6010025The user attacks and has a 30% chance to steal the target's held item simultaneously.
Snore
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net5010015This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Curse
Ghost
pokemon GHOST | pokeroguedex.net--10A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
Reversal
Fighting
pokemon FIGHTING | pokeroguedex.net-10015An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Spite
Ghost
pokemon GHOST | pokeroguedex.net-10010The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
Protect
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--10This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Scary Face
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-10010The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.
Sludge Bomb
Poison
pokemon POISON | pokeroguedex.net9010010Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.
Mud-Slap
Ground
pokemon GROUND | pokeroguedex.net2010010The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Endure
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Swagger
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-8515The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
Attract
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-10015If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Sleep Talk
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Return
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-10020This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
Frustration
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-10020This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
Pain Split
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--20The user adds its HP to the target's HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target.
Iron Tail
Steel
pokemon STEEL | pokeroguedex.net1007515The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Hidden Power
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net6010015A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
Rain Dance
Water
pokemon WATER | pokeroguedex.net--5The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.
Sunny Day
Fire
pokemon FIRE | pokeroguedex.net--5The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
Crunch
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net8010015The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Shadow Ball
Ghost
pokemon GHOST | pokeroguedex.net8010015The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp Def stat.
Rock Smash
Fighting
pokemon FIGHTING | pokeroguedex.net4010015The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Beat Up
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net-10010The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.
Uproar (P)
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net9010010The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.
Heat Wave
Fire
pokemon FIRE | pokeroguedex.net959010The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn.
Torment (N)
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net-10015The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
Will-O-Wisp
Fire
pokemon FIRE | pokeroguedex.net-8515The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.
Facade
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net7010020This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Taunt (N)
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net-10020The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
Helping Hand
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--20The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Endeavor
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-1005This attack move cuts down the target's HP to equal the user's HP.
Hyper Voice
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net9010010The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.
Overheat
Fire
pokemon FIRE | pokeroguedex.net130905The user attacks the target at full power. The attack's recoil harshly lowers the user's Sp Atk stat.
Mud Shot
Ground
pokemon GROUND | pokeroguedex.net559515The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Payback
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net5010010The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack's power will be doubled.
Embargo (N)
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net-10015This move prevents the target from using its held item for five turns. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.
Flare Blitz
Fire
pokemon FIRE | pokeroguedex.net12010015The user cloaks itself in fire and charges the target. This also damages the user quite a lot. This attack may leave the target with a burn.
Dark Pulse
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net8010015The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.
Giga Impact
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net150905The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
Nasty Plot
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net--20The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user's Sp Atk stat.
Thunder Fang
Electric
pokemon ELECTRIC | pokeroguedex.net659515The user bites with electrified fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis.
Fire Fang
Fire
pokemon FIRE | pokeroguedex.net659515The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn.
Flame Charge
Fire
pokemon FIRE | pokeroguedex.net5010020Cloaking itself in flame, the user attacks the target. Then, building up more power, the user raises its Speed stat.
Foul Play
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net9510015The user turns the target's power against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the damage it deals.
Round (P)
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net6010015The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
Incinerate
Fire
pokemon FIRE | pokeroguedex.net6010015The 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.
Retaliate (P)
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net701005The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move's power is increased.
Snarl
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net559515The user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.
Confide
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--20The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp Atk stat.
Throat Chop (P)
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net8010015The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.
Psychic Fangs
Psychic
pokemon PSYCHIC | pokeroguedex.net8510010The user bites the target with its psychic capabilities. This can also destroy Light Screen and Reflect.
Burning Jealousy (P)
Fire
pokemon FIRE | pokeroguedex.net701005The user attacks with energy from jealousy. This leaves all opposing Pokémon that have had their stats boosted during the turn with a burn.
Lash Out (P)
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net751005The user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. If the user's stats were lowered during this turn, the power of this move is doubled.
Tera Blast (N)
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net8010010If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp Atk stat-whichever is higher for the user.
Trailblaze
Grass
pokemon GRASS | pokeroguedex.net5010020The user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.
Temper Flare
Fire
pokemon FIRE | pokeroguedex.net7510010Spurred by desperation, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.