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#0228Johto · Generation 2

Houndour

DelvilDark Pokémon

DarkFire

They make repeated eerie howls before dawn to call attention to their pack. Pokédex, Ultra Moon

Height
0.6 m
Weight
10.8 kg
Habitat
Rough Terrain
Abilities
Early Bird, Flash Fire, Unnerve (hidden)
31Anime episodes
12Games found in
16Japanese cards
2000Anime debut

The Story

What the Pokédex says

  • Ultra Moon

    They make repeated eerie howls before dawn to call attention to their pack.

  • Ultra Sun

    It cooperates with others skillfully. When it becomes your partner, it’s very loyal to you as its Trainer and will obey your orders.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    Houndour hunt as a coordinated pack. They communicate with each other using a variety of cries to corner their prey. This Pokémon’s remarkable teamwork is unparalleled.

  • Y

    To corner prey, they check each other’s location using barks that only they can understand.

6 more entries from older games
  • X

    Around dawn, its ominous howl echoes through the area to announce that this is its territory.

  • White 2

    It is smart enough to hunt in packs. It uses a variety of cries for communicating with others.

  • HeartGold

    It uses different kinds of cries for communicating with others of its kind and for pursuing its prey.

  • Pearl

    It conveys its feelings using different cries. It works in a pack to cleverly take down prey.

  • LeafGreen

    It uses different kinds of cries for communicating with others of its kind and for pursuing prey.

  • Emerald

    HOUNDOUR communicate with each other using a variety of cries to corner their prey. This Pokémon’s remarkable teamwork is simply unparalleled.

Evolution

The Houndour line

  • Houndour HoundoomLevel 24

Where to find it

Found in 12 games

Regions: Kanto · Hoenn · Orre · Sinnoh · Kalos · Alola

GoldKanto1 location
LocationHowLevel
Route 7Walking in tall grass or a cave15
SilverKanto1 location
LocationHowLevel
Route 7Walking in tall grass or a cave15
CrystalKanto1 location
LocationHowLevel
Route 7Walking in tall grass or a cave18
EmeraldHoenn1 location
LocationHowLevel
Safari ZoneWalking in tall grass or a cave36-39
XDOrre1 location
LocationHowLevel
Cipher LabSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness.17
FireRedKanto1 location
LocationHowLevel
Altering CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave12-22
LeafGreenKanto1 location
LocationHowLevel
Altering CaveWalking in tall grass or a cave12-22
PlatinumSinnoh2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Route 214Walking in tall grass or a cave22-24
Valor LakefrontWalking in tall grass or a cave27-28
HeartGoldKanto2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Johto Safari ZoneWalking in tall grass or a cave42
Route 7Walking in tall grass or a cave15
SoulSilverKanto2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Johto Safari ZoneWalking in tall grass or a cave42
Route 7Walking in tall grass or a cave15
XKalos1 location
LocationHowLevel
Route 10Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers11-21
Ultra SunAlola2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Poké PelagoReceive as a gift49-55
Poké PelagoReceive as a gift37-43

Encounter tables cover the main series through Sword & Shield. Newer titles are added as their data lands.

In the anime

31 episodes on record

First appearanceHour of the HoundourEP150 · Original series · first aired in Japan June 1, 2000

Major appearances 13

Original series

  • EP150Hour of the Houndour2000
  • EP220The Mystery is History2001

XY

  • XY094From A to Z!2015
  • XY102Meeting at Terminus Cave!2015
  • XY132A Towering Takeover!2016

Sun & Moon

  • SM065Turning Heads and Training Hard!2018
  • SM128League Offenders and Defenders!2019

Journeys

  • JN054Sobble Spies a Stealthy Strategy!2021
  • JN062Not Too Close for Comfort!2021

Movie

  • M11Giratina and the Sky Warrior2008

Pikachu short

  • PK07Pikachu & Pichu2000

Side story

  • HS06Of Meowth and Pokémon (Part 1)2003
  • HS07Of Meowth and Pokémon (Part 2)2003
Minor appearances · 18 episodes

Original series

  • EP176Ariados, Amigos2000
  • EP259Entei at Your Own Risk2002
  • EP272Johto Photo Finish2002

Ruby & Sapphire

  • AG122Deceit and Assist2005

XY

  • XY053A Race for Home!2014

Sun & Moon

  • SM034A Crowning Moment of Truth!2017
  • SM093Lillier and the Staff!2018
  • SM099We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!2018
  • SM146Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!2019

Journeys

  • JN024A Little Rocket R & R!2020

Horizons

  • HZ070Tinkatink's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Day2024
  • HZ072The Search for Kleavor!2024
  • HZ075The Wonders of the World!2024
  • HZ095The Strong Sphere2025
  • HZ126Strong Bonds, Can't Lose!2026

Movie

  • M10The Rise of Darkrai2007
  • M16Genesect and the Legend Awakened2013
  • M21The Power of Us2018

Japanese cards

16 cards across 11 sets

Pull one yourself: Glory of Team Rocket box, $136.00

Start Deck 100 Battle Collection

20253 cards
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Glory of Team Rocket

20251 card
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Ruler of the Black Flame

20232 cards
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Violet ex

20231 card
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Golden Sky, Silvery Ocean

20051 card
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Rocket Gang Strikes Back

20041 card
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Mysterious Mountains

20021 card
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The Town on No Map

20022 cards
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Base Expansion Pack (e-Series)

20011 card
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Darkness, and to Light…

20011 card
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Crossing the Ruins…

20002 cards
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Species data from the games via PokéAPI; anime appearances indexed from Bulbapedia. Artwork © Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK. Not affiliated with Nintendo / The Pokémon Company.