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Houndour is a Dark/Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II. This quadrupedal, canine Pokémon has short, black fur with a red underbelly and muzzle. Its ears and tail are both short and pointed, and it has two fangs protruding from its upper jaw. Houndour's forehead features a simplistic, stylized skull pattern, with the eye orbits creating eyebrow patterning above its actual eyes. It has white bands on its ankles and rib-like ridges on its back, giving it a distinctive appearance.

Houndour is known for its intelligence and pack-hunting behavior. It communicates with other members of its pack using various barks and howls, which only they can understand. These vocalizations are used to coordinate hunts and declare territory. Houndour's teamwork is considered unparalleled, and it shows remarkable loyalty to its pack members, refusing to abandon those who are sick.

Interestingly, Houndour's breath is said to have unique properties. It is described as having an awful smell, which is believed to be the source of its ability to ignite its fire attacks. This breath is not only flammable but also toxic, making Houndour a formidable opponent. In terms of habitat, Houndour can typically be found around rough terrain and is known to inhabit areas such as caves and rocky environments.

Pokédex Data

• Category: Dark Pokémon
• Height: 0.6 m (2'00")
• Weight: 10.8 kg (23.8 lbs)
• Abilities: Early Bird, Flash Fire, Unnerve (Hidden Ability)

Breeding

• Egg Groups: Field
• Gender Ratio: 50% male, 50% female
• Egg Cycles: 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Pokédex Entries Across Versions

• 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.
• Ultra Moon: They make repeated eerie howls before dawn to call attention to their pack.
• X: Around dawn, its ominous howl echoes through the area to announce that this is its territory.
• Y: To corner prey, they check each other's location using barks that only they can understand.

Evolutions

Houndour evolves into Houndoom at level 24.

Habits and Additions Across Generations

In Pokémon Sleep, it was revealed that Houndour is known to howl while it sleeps, believed to be dreaming of hunting alongside its pack. The games consistently emphasize Houndour's pack behavior and tactical hunting strategies. Interestingly, Houndoom packs (Houndour's evolved form) are said to be led by the individual with the largest and sharpest horns, chosen through physical combat. This suggests a complex social structure that begins in Houndour packs and continues through evolution.