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Shiny Houndoom

Shiny Houndoom

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Houndoom is a Dark/Fire type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2. Houndoom has a Mega Evolution, available in Generation 6 games and Pokémon Go.

Shiny Houndoom Pokédex Data

Species

Dark Pokémon

Height

1.4 m (4′07″)

Weight

35 kg (77.2 lbs)

Catch rate

45 (5.9%)

Base friendship

35

Base Exp.

175

EV yield

2 Sp.Atk

Growth rate

Slow

Egg cycles

20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Gender ratio

♂ 50% / ♀ 50%

Egg groups

Field

Shiny Houndoom Abilities

Shiny Houndoom Base Stats

HP
75260–354
Attack
90166–306
Defense
5094–218
Sp. Atk
110202–350
Sp. Def
80148–284
Speed
95175–317
Total500

Min–Max at Lv. 100

Shiny Houndoom Type Matchups

Shiny Houndoom Evolution Chain

Shiny Houndoom Moves

Moves learnt by level up

Lv.MoveTypePower
1EmberFire1
1LeerNormal1
7RoarNormal7
13SmogPoison13
20BiteDark20
30Faint AttackDark30
41FlamethrowerFire41
52CrunchDark52
-Beat UpDark-
-CounterFighting-
-Fire SpinFire35
-PursuitDark40
-RageNormal20
-ReversalFighting-
-SpiteGhost-

Moves learnt by HM

HMMoveTypePower
04StrengthNormal4
02HeadbuttNormal2
03CurseGhost3
05RoarNormal5
06ToxicPoison6
08Rock SmashFighting8
10Hidden PowerNormal10
11Sunny DayFire11
13SnoreNormal13
15Hyper BeamNormal15
17ProtectNormal17
20EndureNormal20
21FrustrationNormal21
22SolarBeamGrass22
23Iron TailSteel23
27ReturnNormal27
30Shadow BallGhost30
31Mud-SlapGround31
32Double TeamNormal32
34SwaggerNormal34
35Sleep TalkNormal35
36Sludge BombPoison36
38Fire BlastFire38
39SwiftNormal39
42Dream EaterPsychic42
43DetectFighting43
44RestPsychic44
45AttractNormal45
46ThiefDark46
50NightmareGhost50

Shiny Houndoom Pokédex Entries

  • Gold:If you are burned by the flames it shoots from its mouth, the pain will never go away.
  • Silver:Upon hearing its eerie howls, other POKéMON get the shivers and head straight back to their nests.
  • Crystal:The pungent-smelling flame that shoots from its mouth results from toxins burning in its body.
  • Ruby, Sapphire:In a HOUNDOOM pack, the one with its horns raked sharply towards the back serves a leadership role. These POKéMON choose their leader by fighting amongst themselves.
  • FireRed:Upon hearing its eerie howls, other POKéMON get the shivers and head straight back to their nests.
  • LeafGreen:If you are burned by the flames it shoots from its mouth, the pain will never go away.
  • Emerald:In a HOUNDOOM pack, the one with its horns raked sharply back serves a leadership role. They choose their leader by fighting among themselves.
  • Diamond, Pearl:Long ago, people imagined its eerie howls to be the call of the grim reaper.
  • Platinum:The flames it breathes when angry contain toxins. If they cause a burn, it will hurt forever.
  • HeartGold:If you are burned by the flames it shoots from its mouth, the pain will never go away.
  • SoulSilver:Upon hearing its eerie howls, other Pokémon get the shivers and head straight back to their nests.
  • Black, White, Black 2, White 2:The flames it breathes when angry contain toxins. If they cause a burn, it will hurt forever.
  • X:Long ago, people imagined its eerie howls to be the call of the grim reaper.
  • Y:The flames it breathes when angry contain toxins. If they cause a burn, it will hurt forever.
  • Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire:In a Houndoom pack, the one with its horns raked sharply toward the back serves a leadership role. These Pokémon choose their leader by fighting among themselves.
  • Ultra Sun:They spew flames mixed with poison to finish off their opponents. They divvy up their prey evenly among the members of their pack.
  • Ultra Moon:Identifiable by its eerie howls, people a long time ago thought it was the grim reaper and feared it.
  • Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl:Long ago, people imagined its eerie howls to be the call of the grim reaper.
  • Scarlet:If you are burned by the flames it shoots from its mouth, the pain will never go away.
  • Violet:Upon hearing its eerie howls, other Pokémon get the shivers and head straight back to their nests.
  • Ultra Sun:Its red claws and the tips of its tail are melting from high internal temperatures that are painful to Houndoom itself.
  • Ultra Moon:Houndoom’s entire body generates heat when it Mega Evolves. Its fearsome fiery breath turns its opponents to ash.

Where to Find Shiny Houndoom

  • GoldSilverCrystalEvolve Houndour
  • RubySapphireFireRedLeafGreenTrade/migrate from another game
  • EmeraldEvolve Houndour
  • DiamondTrade/migrate from another game
  • PearlRoute 214
  • PlatinumHeartGoldSoulSilverEvolve Houndour
  • BlackEvolve Houndour
  • WhiteBlack 2White 2Trade/migrate from another game
  • XEvolve Houndour
  • YOmega RubyAlpha SapphireTrade/migrate from another game
  • SunMoonTrade/migrate from another game
  • Ultra SunRoute 12
  • Ultra MoonTrade/migrate from another game
  • Let's Go PikachuLet's Go EeveeNot available in this game
  • SwordShieldNot available in this game
  • Brilliant DiamondSpacious Cave
  • Shining PearlRoute 214
  • Legends: ArceusNot available in this game
  • ScarletVioletNorth Province (Area Two)
  • Legends: Z-ALocation data not yet available

Shiny Houndoom Sprites