Inferno
Learned at Lv. 65
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Power: 100Accuracy: 50PP: 5SpecialBurn
Has a chance to burn the target.
PokemonLore Pokédex
#10048
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP75260–354
- Attack90166–306
- Defense90166–306
- Sp. Atk140256–416
- Sp. Def90166–306
- Speed115211–361
Total600
/ 720
BST600
92 percentile (1025)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Weak to
Fighting
Ground
Rock
Water
Resists
Ghost
SteelFire
Grass
IceDark
Immune
Psychic
Full Type Defense Chart ↓Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 2
Habitat
Rough Terrain
Color
Black
Shape
Quadruped
Gender Difference
Yes
Forms Switchable
Yes
Evolves From
Houndour#228Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #229 |
| Champions | #229 |
| Extended Sinnoh | #177 |
| Kalos Coastal | #76 |
| Kitakami | #124 |
| Lumiose City | #92 |
| Original Johto | #210 |
| Paldea | #26 |
| Updated Alola | #290 |
| Updated Johto | #215 |
| Updated Ulaula | #111 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
210
EV Yield
+2 Sp. Atk
Growth Curve
Slow
(5x³) / (4)Exp at Lv. 50
156,250
Exp at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
→
Level 24
#229
Houndoom
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Resistances
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Ghost
Psychic
Bug
Steel
Grass
Ice
Offensive Coverage
Houndoom's Dark / Fire typing gives it 4 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ghost, psychic, bug, steel, grass, ice types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Timid
+Speed−Attack
Modest
+Sp. Atk−Attack
In-Depth Analysis
Houndoom's 600 base stat total marks it as a fast attacker that leans on outspeeding threats and hitting hard. Special Attack (140) carries most matchups, but a low HP stat of 75 means careful positioning matters.
Its Dark, Fire typing leaves Houndoom with 4 weaknesses against 6 resistances and 1 full immunity. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 6 types for super-effective damage.
A low catch rate of 45 makes Houndoom a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Special Attack +2 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
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Pokédex Data
Height
1.9 m
Weight
49.5 kg
TypeDarkFire
Abilities
Increases Special Attack to 1.5× but costs 1/8 max HP after each turn during strong sunlight.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Ground
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
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Capture Rate
45
Higher values mean easier to catch
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Base Happiness
35
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Houndoom?
Houndoom is a dual-type Dark, Fire Pokémon.
What are Houndoom's weaknesses?
Houndoom takes 2× damage from Fighting, Ground, Rock, Water type moves. It is immune to Psychic type moves.
How does Houndoom evolve?
Houndoom is the final form of the Houndour → Houndoom evolution line.
What are Houndoom's base stats?
Houndoom has a base stat total of 600: HP 75, Attack 90, Defense 90, Sp. Atk 140, Sp. Def 90, Speed 115. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk (140).
