Cipher Lab (Outside)
100%- Method
- Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness.
- Level Range
- Lv. 17
- Conditions
- Any
PokemonLore Pokédex
#228
POKÉDEX No. #228
Houndour
Dark Pokémon
It uses different kinds of cries for communicating with others of its kind and for pursuing its prey.
Weak to
Fighting
Ground
Rock
Water
Height0.6 m
Weight10.8 kg
AbilitiesEarly Bird
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP45200–294
- Attack60112–240
- Defense3058–174
- Sp. Atk80148–284
- Sp. Def5094–218
- Speed65121–251
Total330
/ 720
BST330
20 percentile (1025)-86 vs Gen 2 avg (416)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Weak toFightingGroundRockWater
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
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #228 |
| Extended Sinnoh | #176 |
| Kalos Coastal | #75 |
| Kitakami | #123 |
| Lumiose City | #91 |
| Original Johto | #209 |
| Paldea | #25 |
| Updated Alola | #289 |
| Updated Johto | #214 |
| Updated Ulaula | #110 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
66
EV Yield
+1 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
Houndour'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
Modest
+Sp. Atk−Attack
Timid
+Speed−Attack
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 330, Houndour plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Special Attack at 80, while Defense (30) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Its Dark, Fire typing leaves Houndour 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 catch rate of 120 puts Houndour in the moderate range — a few Great Balls usually get the job done. It levels on the Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Special Attack +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
Sprite Gallery
Pokédex Data
Height
0.6 m
Weight
10.8 kg
TypeDarkFire
Abilities
Makes sleep pass twice as quickly.
Protects against Fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.
Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Ground
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
120
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
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 Houndour?
Houndour is a dual-type Dark, Fire Pokémon.
What are Houndour's weaknesses?
Houndour takes 2× damage from Fighting, Ground, Rock, Water type moves. It is immune to Psychic type moves.
How does Houndour evolve?
Houndour evolves into Houndoom at level 24. Full evolution line: Houndour → Houndoom.
What are Houndour's base stats?
Houndour has a base stat total of 330: HP 45, Attack 60, Defense 30, Sp. Atk 80, Sp. Def 50, Speed 65. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk (80).
