#228 Houndour

General Location Attacks Stats Egg Moves
Gen IX Dex Gen VIII Dex Gen VII Dex Gen VI Dex Gen V Dex
Gen IV Dex Gen III Dex Gen II Dex

This Pokédex entry is for Generation VII Pokémon games. For Generation IX Pokémon games. Check out Houndour Pokémon Scarlet & Violet data
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Normal SpriteShiny Sprite
Name Other Names No. Gender Ratio Type
Houndour
Japan: Delvil
デルビル
French: Malosse
German: Hunduster
Korean: 델빌
National: #228
Alola: #289
Melemele: #---
Akala: #---
Ula'ula: #110
Poni: #---
Male :50%
Female :50%
Dark-type Fire-type
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Dark Pokémon 2'00"
0.6m
23.8lbs
10.8kg
1205,120
Abilities: Early Bird - Flash Fire - Unnerve (Hidden Ability)
Early Bird: Sleep conditions lasts for half as long, rounding down. For example, half of three turns is 1.5, which rounds down to one turn. When the number of turns to sleep is one, half of this rounded down is zero, and the Pokémon wakes up instantly.
Flash Fire: Activates when user is hit by a damaging Fire-type move (including Fire-type Hidden Power). Once activated, user’s Fire-type moves deal 1.5 times damage. While this ability is in effect, this Pokémon is immune to damage from Fire-type attacks and Fire-type Hidden Power (accuracy and effect from these moves are ignored). For Fire-type Pokémon with this ability, Will-O-Wisp activates this ability without having an effect. If a non-Fire-type Pokémon has this ability, Will-O-Wisp will activate the ability and will have an effect.
Hidden Ability (Available through transfer):
Unnerve: The opponent Pokémon will never use their held Berry while the Pokémon is in battle. Opponents in S.O.S. Battles are more likely to call for help.
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned S.O.S. Calling
1,250,000 Points
Slow
35 1 Sp. Attack Point(s)
Not Wild

Weakness

Attacking Move Type: Normal-type Attacking Move Type: Fire-type Attacking Move Type: Water-type Attacking Move Type: Electric-type Attacking Move Type: Grass-type Attacking Move Type: Ice-type Attacking Move Type: Fighting-type Attacking Move Type: Poison-type Attacking Move Type: Ground-type Attacking Move Type: Flying-type Attacking Move Type: Psychic-type Attacking Move Type: Bug-type Attacking Move Type: Rock-type Attacking Move Type: Ghost-type Attacking Move Type: Dragon-type Attacking Move Type: Dark-type Attacking Move Type: Steel-type Attacking Move Type: Fairy-type
*1 *0.5 *2 *1 *0.5 *0.5 *2 *1 *2 *1 *0 *1 *2 *0.5 *1 *0.5 *0.5 *1
Wild Hold Item Egg Groups
 
Field
Evolutionary Chain
Houndour Level HoundoomMega EvolutionMega Houndoom

Locations

Sun Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon
Moon Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon
Ultra Sun Poké Pelago
Ultra Moon Trade from Sun/Ultra Sun
Trainer Locations  Details

Flavor Text

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.


Attacks


Generation VII Level Up

LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Leer Leer - Normal-type Leer: Other Move -- 100 30 100
The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.
Ember Ember - Fire-type Ember: Special Move 40 100 25 10
The target is attacked with small flames. This may also leave the target with a burn.
4 Howl Howl - Normal-type Howl: Other Move -- -- 40 --
The user howls loudly to raise its spirit, which raises its Attack stat.
8 Smog Smog - Poison-type Smog: Special Move 30 70 20 40
The target is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. This may also poison the target.
13 Roar Roar - Normal-type Roar: Other Move -- -- 20 --
The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
16 Bite Bite - Dark-type Bite: Physical Move 60 100 25 30
The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.
20 Odor Sleuth Odor Sleuth - Normal-type Odor Sleuth: Other Move -- -- 40 --
Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. This also enables an evasive target to be hit.
25 Beat Up Beat Up - Dark-type Beat Up: Physical Move ?? 100 10 --
The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.
28 Fire Fang Fire Fang - Fire-type Fire Fang: Physical Move 65 95 15 20
The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn.
32 Feint Attack Feint Attack - Dark-type Feint Attack: Physical Move 60 -- 20 --
The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.
37 Embargo Embargo - Dark-type Embargo: Other Move -- 100 15 --
This move prevents the target from using its held item for five turns. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.
40 Foul Play Foul Play - Dark-type Foul Play: Physical Move 95 100 15 --
The user turns the target's power against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the move's power.
44 Flamethrower Flamethrower - Fire-type Flamethrower: Special Move 90 100 15 10
The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
49 Crunch Crunch - Dark-type Crunch: Physical Move 80 100 15 20
The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
52 Nasty Plot Nasty Plot - Dark-type Nasty Plot: Other Move -- -- 20 --
The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user's Sp. Atk stat.
56 Inferno Inferno - Fire-type Inferno: Special Move 100 50 5 100
The user attacks by engulfing the target in an intense fire. This leaves the target with a burn.

TM & HM Attacks

TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM05 Roar Roar - Normal-type Roar: Other Move -- -- 20 --
The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
TM06 Toxic Toxic - Poison-type Toxic: Other Move -- 90 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10 Hidden Power Hidden Power - Normal-type Hidden Power: Special Move 60 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11 Sunny Day Sunny Day - Fire-type Sunny Day: Other Move -- -- 5 --
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
TM12 Taunt Taunt - Dark-type Taunt: Other Move -- 100 20 --
The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
TM17 Protect Protect - Normal-type Protect: Other Move -- -- 10 --
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM21 Frustration Frustration - Normal-type Frustration: Physical Move ?? 100 20 --
This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM22 Solar Beam Solar Beam - Grass-type Solar Beam: Special Move 120 100 10 --
In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
TM27 Return Return - Normal-type Return: Physical Move ?? 100 20 --
This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM30 Shadow Ball Shadow Ball - Ghost-type Shadow Ball: Special Move 80 100 15 20
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
TM32 Double Team Double Team - Normal-type Double Team: Other Move -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM35 Flamethrower Flamethrower - Fire-type Flamethrower: Special Move 90 100 15 10
The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
TM36 Sludge Bomb Sludge Bomb - Poison-type Sludge Bomb: Special Move 90 100 10 30
Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.
TM38 Fire Blast Fire Blast - Fire-type Fire Blast: Special Move 110 85 5 10
The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
TM41 Torment Torment - Dark-type Torment: Other Move -- 100 15 --
The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
TM42 Facade Facade - Normal-type Facade: Physical Move 70 100 20 --
This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM43 Flame Charge Flame Charge - Fire-type Flame Charge: Physical Move 50 100 20 100
Cloaking itself in flame, the user attacks. Then, building up more power, the user raises its Speed stat.
TM44 Rest Rest - Psychic-type Rest: Other Move -- -- 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.
TM45 Attract Attract - Normal-type Attract: Other Move -- 100 15 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46 Thief Thief - Dark-type Thief: Physical Move 60 100 25 --
The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
TM48 Round Round - Normal-type Round: Special Move 60 100 15 --
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
TM50 Overheat Overheat - Fire-type Overheat: Special Move 130 90 5 100
The user attacks the target at full power. The attack's recoil harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.
TM61 Will-O-Wisp Will-O-Wisp - Fire-type Will-O-Wisp: Other Move -- 85 15 --
The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn.
TM63 Embargo Embargo - Dark-type Embargo: Other Move -- 100 15 --
This move prevents the target from using its held item for five turns. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.
TM66 Payback Payback - Dark-type Payback: Physical Move 50 100 10 --
The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack's power will be doubled.
TM85 Dream Eater Dream Eater - Psychic-type Dream Eater: Special Move 100 100 15 --
The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal its own HP.
TM87 Swagger Swagger - Normal-type Swagger: Other Move -- 85 15 --
The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
TM88 Sleep Talk Sleep Talk - Normal-type Sleep Talk: Other Move -- -- 10 --
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM90 Substitute Substitute - Normal-type Substitute: Other Move -- -- 10 --
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
TM95 Snarl Snarl - Dark-type Snarl: Special Move 55 95 15 100
The user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stat of opposing Pokémon.
TM97 Dark Pulse Dark Pulse - Dark-type Dark Pulse: Special Move 80 100 15 20
The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.
TM100 Confide Confide - Normal-type Confide: Other Move -- -- 20 100
The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.

Egg Moves (Details)

Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %  
Fire Spin Fire Spin - Fire-type Fire Spin: Special Move 35 85 15 100 Details
The target becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for four to five turns.
Rage Rage - Normal-type Rage: Physical Move 20 100 20 -- Details
As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.
Pursuit Pursuit - Dark-type Pursuit: Physical Move 40 100 20 -- Details
The power of this attack move is doubled if it's used on a target that's switching out of battle.
Counter Counter - Fighting-type Counter: Physical Move ?? 100 20 -- Details
A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
Spite Spite - Ghost-type Spite: Other Move -- 100 10 -- Details
The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
Reversal Reversal - Fighting-type Reversal: Physical Move ?? 100 15 -- Details
An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Beat Up Beat Up - Dark-type Beat Up: Physical Move ?? 100 10 -- Details
The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.
Fire Fang Fire Fang - Fire-type Fire Fang: Physical Move 65 95 15 20 Details
The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn.
Thunder Fang Thunder Fang - Electric-type Thunder Fang: Physical Move 65 95 15 20 Details
The user bites with electrified fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis.
Nasty Plot Nasty Plot - Dark-type Nasty Plot: Other Move -- -- 20 -- Details
The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Punishment Punishment - Dark-type Punishment: Physical Move ?? 100 5 -- Details
The more the target has powered up with stat changes, the greater the move's power.
Feint Feint - Normal-type Feint: Physical Move 30 100 10 -- Details
This attack hits a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.
Sucker Punch Sucker Punch - Dark-type Sucker Punch: Physical Move 70 100 5 -- Details
This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.
Destiny Bond Destiny Bond - Ghost-type Destiny Bond: Other Move -- -- 5 -- Details
After using this move, if the user faints, the Pokémon that landed the knockout hit also faints. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Move Tutor Attacks

Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Super FangSuper Fang - Normal-typeSuper Fang: Physical Move??9010--
The user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This cuts the target's HP in half.
UproarUproar - Normal-typeUproar: Special Move9010010--
The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.
Foul PlayFoul Play - Dark-typeFoul Play: Physical Move9510015--
The user turns the target's power against it. The higher the target's Attack stat, the greater the move's power.
Hyper VoiceHyper Voice - Normal-typeHyper Voice: Special Move9010010--
The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.
Iron TailIron Tail - Steel-typeIron Tail: Physical Move100751530
The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
SnoreSnore - Normal-typeSnore: Special Move501001530
This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Heat WaveHeat Wave - Fire-typeHeat Wave: Special Move95901010
The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn.
Role PlayRole Play - Psychic-typeRole Play: Other Move----10--
The user mimics the target completely, copying the target's natural Ability.
SpiteSpite - Ghost-typeSpite: Other Move--10010--
The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
SnatchSnatch - Dark-typeSnatch: Other Move----10--
The user steals the effects of any attempts to use a healing or stat-changing move.

Usable Z Moves

Attack NameTypeCat.Max Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Breakneck Blitz Breakneck Blitz - Normal-type Physical MoveSpecial Move 160(Phy)/175(Spe) -- 1 --
The user builds up its momentum using its Z-Power and crashes into the target at full speed. The power varies, depending on the original move.
All-Out Pummeling All-Out Pummeling - Fighting-type Physical Move 160 -- 1 --
The user rams an energy orb created by its Z-Power into the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Acid Downpour Acid Downpour - Poison-type Special Move 175 -- 1 --
The user creates a poisonous swamp using its Z-Power and sinks the target into it at full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Never-Ending Nightmare Never-Ending Nightmare - Ghost-type Special Move 160 -- 1 --
Deep-seated grudges summoned by the user's Z-Power trap the target. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Corkscrew Crash Corkscrew Crash - Steel-type Physical Move 180 -- 1 --
The user spins very fast and rams into the target with the full force of its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Inferno Overdrive Inferno Overdrive - Fire-type Physical MoveSpecial Move 120(Phy)/195(Spe) -- 1 --
The user breathes a stream of intense fire toward the target with the full force of its Z-Power. The power varies depending on the original move.
Bloom Doom Bloom Doom - Grass-type Special Move 190 -- 1 --
The user collects energy from plants using its Z-Power and attacks the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Gigavolt Havoc Gigavolt Havoc - Electric-type Physical Move 120 -- 1 --
The user hits the target with a powerful electric current collected by its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Shattered Psyche Shattered Psyche - Psychic-type Special Move 180 -- 1 --
The user controls the target with its Z-Power and hurts the target with full force. The power varies, depending on the original move.
Black Hole Eclipse Black Hole Eclipse - Dark-type Physical MoveSpecial Move 175(Phy)/160(Spe) -- 1 --
The user gathers dark energy using its Z-Power and sucks the target into it. The power varies, depending on the original move.

Usable Z Moves (Transfer Only/Improved)

Attack NameTypeCat.Max Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Tectonic Rage
Gen V or earlier
Tectonic Rage - Ground-type Special Move 100 -- 1 --
The user burrows deep into the ground and slams into the target with the full force of its Z-Power. The power varies, depending on the original move.


Transfer Only Moves (Details)

Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %Method
Incinerate 60 100 15 -- Gen VI TM59
The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.
Retaliate 70 100 5 -- Gen VI TM67
The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move's power is increased.
Rock Smash 40 100 15 50 Gen VI TM94 (XY)
HM06 (ΩRαS)
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Secret Power 70 100 20 30 Gen VI TM94 (ΩRαS)
The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.
Secret Power 70 100 20 30 Gen IV TM43
The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.
Endure -- -- 10 -- Gen IV TM58
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Captivate -- 100 20 -- Gen IV TM78
If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
Natural Gift ?? 100 15 -- Gen IV TM83
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move's type and power.
Swift 60 -- 20 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Mud-slap 20 100 10 100 Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Headbutt 70 100 15 30 Move Tutor - HGSS
The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Body Slam 85 100 15 30 Move Tutor - FRLG
The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Double-edge 120 100 15 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Mimic -- -- 10 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
The user copies the target's last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Nightmare -- 100 15 -- Move Tutor - XD
A sleeping target sees a nightmare that inflicts some damage every turn.
Curse -- -- 10 -- Gen II TM03
A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
Detect -- -- 5 -- Gen II TM43
Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.


Stats

  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats - Total: 330 45 60 30 80 50 65
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 105 - 152 58 - 100 31 - 73 76 - 118 49 - 91 63 - 105
Lv. 100 200 - 294 112 - 197 58 - 143 148 - 233 94 - 179 121 - 206
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 105 - 152 65 - 112 35 - 82 85 - 132 55 - 102 70 - 117
Lv. 100 200 - 294 125 - 219 65 - 159 165 - 259 105 - 199 135 - 229
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 105 - 152 71 - 123 38 - 90 93 - 145 60 - 112 77 - 128
Lv. 100 200 - 294 137 - 240 71 - 174 181 - 284 115 - 218 148 - 251

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