Where can I find Houndoom in Polished Crystal?

Houndoom can be found in 6 locations in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Houndoom?

Houndoom is a dark/fire-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Houndoom learn in Polished Crystal?

Houndoom can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Houndoomin Pokémon Polished Crystal

darkfire

Pokédex Entry

Dark Pokémon

The pungentsmelling flame that shoots from its mouth results from toxins burning in its body.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

DarkFire

Dex

#242 Johto Dex · #229 National

Abilities

Early Bird(Primary)

Awakens quickly from sleep.

Flash Fire(Secondary)

Boosts Fire moves if hit by one. Nullifies Fire-type damage.

Solar Power(Hidden)

Boosts Sp.Atk but lowers HP in sun.

Growth Rate

Slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

ground

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

204

EV Yield

2 SpecialAttack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

water ×2fighting ×2ground ×2rock ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5grass ×0.5ice ×0.5ghost ×0.5dark ×0.5steel ×0.5

Immune To

psychic

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Houndour

Base form

→

Houndoom

Level up Houndour to Lv. 24

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How to Obtain

Houndoom can be found in Fire Island (uncommon) in the night, in Pokémon Mansion 1F (rare) in the night, and in Pokémon Mansion B1F (rare) in the night, among two other areas. Wild ones range from level 59 to 73, unless in a badge-dependent area.

Wild Encounters (5)

Level Up Moves (16)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
1	EmberLevel: 1Ember	fire	40	100	25
1	EmberLevel: 1Ember	An attack that may inflict a burn.
4	PursuitLevel: 4Pursuit	dark	40	100	20
4	PursuitLevel: 4Pursuit	Heavily strikes switching Pokémon.
8	SmokescreenLevel: 8Smokescreen	normal	0	100	20
8	SmokescreenLevel: 8Smokescreen	A move that lowers the foe's accuracy.
13	RoarLevel: 13Roar	normal	0	100	20
13	RoarLevel: 13Roar	Scares wild foes to end battle.
16	BiteLevel: 16Bite	dark	60	100	25
16	BiteLevel: 16Bite	An attack that may cause flinching.
20	ForesightLevel: 20Foresight	normal	0	100	40
20	ForesightLevel: 20Foresight	Negates foe's evasion and immunity.
26	Super FangLevel: 26Super Fang	normal	1	90	10
26	Super FangLevel: 26Super Fang	Cuts the foe's HP by 1/2.
30	Fire SpinLevel: 30Fire Spin	fire	40	90	15
30	Fire SpinLevel: 30Fire Spin	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
35	Feint AttackLevel: 35Feint Attack	dark	60	100	20
35	Feint AttackLevel: 35Feint Attack	An attack that never misses.
41	Destiny BondLevel: 41Destiny Bond	ghost	0	100	5
41	Destiny BondLevel: 41Destiny Bond	The foe faints if the user does.
45	Will O WispLevel: 45Will O Wisp	fire	0	85	15
45	Will O WispLevel: 45Will O Wisp	A move that may burn the foe.
50	FlamethrowerLevel: 50Flamethrower	fire	90	100	15
50	FlamethrowerLevel: 50Flamethrower	An attack that may inflict a burn.
56	CrunchLevel: 56Crunch	dark	80	100	15
56	CrunchLevel: 56Crunch	An attack that may lower Defense.
60	Nasty PlotLevel: 60Nasty Plot	dark	0	100	20
60	Nasty PlotLevel: 60Nasty Plot	Sharply raises the user's Sp.Atk.
65	Dark PulseLevel: 65Dark Pulse	dark	80	100	15
65	Dark PulseLevel: 65Dark Pulse	An attack that may cause flinching.

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Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Destiny BondDestiny Bond	ghost	0	100	5
Destiny BondDestiny Bond	The foe faints if the user does.
Fire SpinFire Spin	fire	40	90	15
Fire SpinFire Spin	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
PursuitPursuit	dark	40	100	20
PursuitPursuit	Heavily strikes switching Pokémon.
RageRage	normal	20	100	20
RageRage	Raises Attack if the user is hit.
ReversalReversal	fighting	1	100	15
ReversalReversal	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
CounterCounter	fighting	1	100	20
CounterCounter	Returns a physical attack double.
Will O WispWill O Wisp	fire	0	85	15
Will O WispWill O Wisp	A move that may burn the foe.

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Wild Moves (1)

Note: These moves are only available on wild Pokémon caught at specific locations.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Sucker Punch (Fire Island)Sucker Punch	dark		70	100	5	Fire Island
Sucker Punch (Fire Island)Sucker Punch	Attacks before the foe does.

TM/HM Moves (27)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
RoarRoar	normal	0	100	20	TM05TM05
RoarRoar	Scares wild foes to end battle.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	80	100	15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	90	100	15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	An attack that may inflict a burn.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	90	100	10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	An attack that may poison the foe.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	110	85	5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	An attack that may inflict a burn.
SwiftSwift	normal	60	100	20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	fire	50	100	20	TM43TM43
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	An attack that may up user's Speed.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	60	100	25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	80	100	15	TM58TM58
Dark PulseDark Pulse	An attack that may cause flinching.
Will O WispWill O Wisp	fire	0	85	15	TM61TM61
Will O WispWill O Wisp	A move that may burn the foe.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
StrengthStrength	fighting	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (11)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	85	100	15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Charm (Route 35 National Park Gate)Charm	fairy	0	100	20	Route 35 National Park Gate	TutorTutor
Charm (Route 35 National Park Gate)Charm	Sharply lowers the foe's Attack.
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	fighting	1	100	20	Celadon Dept Store 3F	TutorTutor
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	Returns a physical attack double.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Dream Eater (Viridian City)Dream Eater	psychic	100	100	15	Viridian City	TutorTutor
Dream Eater (Viridian City)Dream Eater	Steals HP from a sleeping victim.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Hyper Voice (Goldenrod Harbor)Hyper Voice	normal	90	100	10	Goldenrod Harbor	TutorTutor
Hyper Voice (Goldenrod Harbor)Hyper Voice	Attack the foe with sound waves.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Sucker Punch (Scary Cave 1F)Sucker Punch	dark	70	100	5	Scary Cave 1F	TutorTutor
Sucker Punch (Scary Cave 1F)Sucker Punch	Attacks before the foe does.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Houndoom. Use these types to counter it effectively.

water2×fighting2×ground2×rock2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Houndoom resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

Immunities (0×)

psychic

fire0.5×grass0.5×ice0.5×ghost0.5×dark0.5×steel0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Houndoom, either offensively or defensively.

Houndoomin Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry