Houndour Dex Information

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Basic Info

Introduced:	Generation 2
Species:	Dark Pokémon
Type:
Height:	0.6m
Weight:	10.8kg
Catch Rate:	120
Base Happiness:	35
Gender Ratio:	50% Female / 50% Male
Pokédex 3D AR:
Generation 6 Cry

Names

Language	Name
Chinese (Cantonese Hong Kong)	戴魯比
Chinese (Mandarin Taiwan)	戴鲁比
English	Houndour
French	Malosse
German	Hunduster
Italian	Houndour
Japanese	デルビル
Japanese (Romanized)	Delvil
Japanese (Trademark)	Delvil
Korean	델빌
Spanish	Houndour

Dex Numbers

Dex	#
National Dex	#228
Johto (G/S)	#209
Johto (HG/SS)	#214
Sinnoh (Plt)	#176
Kalos (Coastal)	#75

Abilities

Early Bird: The Pokémon awakens from sleep twice as fast as other Pokémon.
Flash Fire: Powers up the Pokémon’s Fire-type moves if it’s hit by one.
Unnerve: Unnerves opposing Pokémon and makes them unable to eat Berries. [Hidden Ability]

Evolutionary Chain

Level 24

Breeding

Damage Taken

	0.5x
	2x
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	0.5x
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	2x
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Base Stats

Gen	HP	ATK	DEF	SP. ATK	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
8	45	60	30	80	50	65	330
7	45	60	30	80	50	65	330
6	45	60	30	80	50	65	330

Dex Flavor Text

Game	Dex Flavor Text
Pokémon Gold	It uses different kinds of cries for communicating with others of its kind and for pursuing its prey.
Pokémon Silver	To corner prey, they each check each other's location using barks that only they can understand.
Pokémon Ruby	Houndour hunt as a coordinated pack. They communicate with each other using a variety of cries to corner their prey. This Pokemon's remarkable teamwork is unparalleled.
Pokémon Sapphire	HOUNDOUR hunt as a coordinated pack. They communicate with each other using a variety of cries to corner their prey. This POKeMON's remarkable teamwork is unparalleled.
Pokémon Emerald	HOUNDOUR communicate with each other using a variety of cries to corner their prey. This POKeMON's remarkable teamwork is simply unparalleled.
Pokémon LeafGreen	It uses different kinds of cries for communicating with others of its kind and for pursuing prey.
Pokémon FireRed	To corner prey, they check each other's location using barks that only they can understand.
Pokémon Diamond	It conveys its feelings using different cries. It works in a pack to cleverly take down prey.
Pokémon Pearl	It conveys its feelings using different cries. It works in a pack to cleverly take down prey.
Pokémon Platinum	It is smart enough to hunt in packs. It uses a variety of cries for communicating with others.
Pokémon HeartGold	It uses different kinds of cries for communicating with others of its kind and for pursuing its prey.
Pokémon SoulSilver	To corner prey, they check each other’s location using barks that only they can understand.
Pokémon White	さまざまな　なきごえを　つかいわけなかまと　コミュニケーションしながらかりを　おこなう　かしこさをもつ。
Pokémon Black	さまざまな　なきごえを　つかいわけなかまと　コミュニケーションしながらかりを　おこなう　かしこさをもつ。
Pokémon Black	It is smart enough to hunt in packs. It uses a variety of cries for communicating with others.
Pokémon White	It is smart enough to hunt in packs. It uses a variety of cries for communicating with others.
Pokémon Black 2	It is smart enough to hunt in packs. It uses a variety of cries for communicating with others.
Pokémon Black 2	さまざまな　なきごえを　つかいわけなかまと　コミュニケーションしながらかりを　おこなう　かしこさをもつ。
Pokémon White 2	It is smart enough to hunt in packs. It uses a variety of cries for communicating with others.
Pokémon White 2	さまざまな　なきごえを　つかいわけなかまと　コミュニケーションしながらかりを　おこなう　かしこさをもつ。
Pokémon X	Al amanecer, resuena por la zona su inquietante aullido para anunciar que es su territorio.
Pokémon Y	Per circondare la preda, gli Houndour si comunicano la posizione reciproca con ululati che capiscono solo loro.
Pokémon Y	Para arrinconar a sus presas, comprueban sus posiciones con ladridos que solo ellos entienden.
Pokémon Y	Pour traquer leur proie, ils se localisent mutuellement avec des aboiements compris par eux seuls.
Pokémon Y	Sie treiben ihre Beute in die Enge und orientieren sich dabei anhand ihres Bellens, das nur sie verstehen.
Pokémon Y	동료끼리만 서로 알 수 있는 울음소리로 서로의 위치를 확인해가며 먹이를 몰아붙인다.
Pokémon Y	なかまだけで　わかりあえるなきごえで　おたがいの　いちをたしかめながら　えものをおいつめる。
Pokémon Y	To corner prey, they check each other’s location using barks that only they can understand.
Pokémon X	All’alba, i suoi sinistri urli riecheggiano nell’aria. In questo modo demarca il territorio.
Pokémon X	Il hurle dès l’aube pour délimiter son territoire. On l’entend à des kilomètres à la ronde.
Pokémon X	Im Morgengrauen schallt sein ominöses Geheule über das Gebiet, das es für sich beansprucht.
Pokémon X	よあけごろ　あたりいったいにひびきわたる　ぶきみな　とおぼえでじぶんたちの　なわばりを　アピール。
Pokémon X	Around dawn, its ominous howl echoes through the area to announce that this is its territory.
Pokémon X	새벽녘에 주변 일대에 울려 퍼지는 기분 나쁜 울음소리로 자신들의 영역을 어필한다.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Houndour sale a cazar con el resto de la manada con total coordinación. Estos Pokémon se comunican unos con otros usando una serie de aullidos para acorralar a su presa. El compañerismo que existe entre ellos es incomparable.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	여러 가지 울음소리를 사용하여 동료와 연락을 주고받아 먹이를 몰아간다. 팀워크는 포켓몬 중 제일이다.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Gli Houndour cacciano in squadre organizzate. Comunicano tra loro con svariati versi per intrappolare la preda. Quest’incredibile lavoro di squadra è unico nel suo genere.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Houndour sale a cazar con el resto de la manada con total coordinación. Estos Pokémon se comunican unos con otros usando una serie de aullidos para acorralar a su presa. El compañerismo que existe entre ellos es incomparable.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Les Malosse chassent en meute organisée. Ils communiquent entre eux grâce à une série de petits cris pour encercler leur proie. L’étonnant travail d’équipe de ces Pokémon est sans comparaison.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Hunduster jagen in Gruppen. Sie kommunizieren miteinander über verschiedene Arten von Geheul und treiben ihre Feinde in die Enge. Die Zusammenarbeit dieser Pokémon ist einzigartig.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	さまざまな　なきごえを　つかいわけ　なかまとれんらくを　とりあい　えものを　おいこんでいく。チームワークの　みごとさは　ポケモンずいいち。
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	여러 가지 울음소리를 사용하여 동료와 연락을 주고받아 먹이를 몰아간다. 팀워크는 포켓몬 중 제일이다.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Gli Houndour cacciano in squadre organizzate. Comunicano tra loro con svariati versi per intrappolare la preda. Quest’incredibile lavoro di squadra è unico nel suo genere.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Les Malosse chassent en meute organisée. Ils communiquent entre eux grâce à une série de petits cris pour encercler leur proie. L’étonnant travail d’équipe de ces Pokémon est sans comparaison.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Hunduster jagen in Gruppen. Sie kommunizieren miteinander über verschiedene Arten von Geheul und treiben ihre Feinde in die Enge. Die Zusammenarbeit dieser Pokémon ist einzigartig.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	さまざまな　なきごえを　つかいわけ　なかまとれんらくを　とりあい　えものを　おいこんでいく。チームワークの　みごとさは　ポケモンずいいち。
Pokémon Omega Ruby	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.
Pokémon Sword
Pokémon Shield
Pokémon Stadium 2	It uses different kinds of cries for communicating with others of its kind and for pursuing its prey.

Sprite List

Gen/Game	Normal	Shiny
Second Generation
Gold
Silver
Crystal
Third Generation
Ruby/Sapphire
Emerald
Fourth Generation
Diamond/Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold/Soul Silver
Fifth Generation
Black/White
Sixth & Seventh Generation
XY Sun/Moon

Character Appearances

Cassidy's Houndour

Cassidy's Houndour
ヤマトのデルビル
Yamato no Delvil
Yamato's Delvil

Big Town Houndour

Big Town Houndour
ミレニアムタウンのデルビル
Millennium Town no Delvil
Millennium Town Delvil

Episode Appearances

Ep #	Title
GS 34	Dark Pokémon - Delvil ダークポケモン・デルビル Hour of the Houndour
GS 60	Ariados! Ninja Arts Battle!! アリアドス！にんぽうバトル!! Ariados, Amigos
GS 104	Mysterious Pokémon X!! なぞのポケモンX!! The Mystery is History
GS 105	The Imprisoned Lugia! とらわれのルギア！ A Parent Trapped
GS 106	The Promise to Lugia! ルギアとのやくそく！ A Promise Is a Promise
GS 143	Entei and the Hot Springs Friends! エンテイとおんせんのなかまたち！ Entei at Your Own Risk
GS 156	At the End of the Full Battle! Respective Roads!! フルバトルのはてに！それぞれのみち!! Johto Photo Finish
AG 123	Fierce Fighting! The Grand Festival (2)!! 熱闘！グランドフェスティバル②!! Deceit and Assist
AG 177	The Rocket Gang Disbands!? Respective Roads! ロケット団解散!?それぞれの道！ The Ole' Berate and Switch
PC 15	Putting The Air Back In Aerodactyl!
PC 19	Of Meowth And Pokémon/Piece'a Pizza Peace Pizzazz
PC 21	Big Meowth, Little Dreams / A Little Skitty
Movie 11	Giratina and the Sky's Bouquet: Shaymin ギラティナと氷空の花束シェイミ Giratina and the Sky Warrior
PSFC 3	Pichu and Pikachu ピチューとピカチュウ Pikachu and Pichu
SPH 12	Huge Battle at Okido's Residence! オーキド邸だいけっせん!
PWV 7	We Pichu Brothers - The Balloon Strife Chapter ぼくたちピチューブラザーズ・風船騒動の巻
Movie 15	Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman Keldeo キュレムVS聖剣士ケルディオ Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice
XYZ 1	The Explosive Birth of Z! That Which Lies Hidden in Kalos!! Z爆誕！カロスに潜む者！！ From A to Z!
XYZ 9	Terminus Cave! The Mystery of Z is Set in Motion!! ついの洞窟! 動き出したZの謎!! Meeting at Terminus Cave!
XYZ 10	Eureka and Squishy! ユリーカとプニちゃん！ A Cellular Connection!
XYZ 39	The Flare Gang Attacks! The Zygarde at the Prism Tower!! 襲撃フレア団！プリズムタワーのジガルデ！！ A Towering Takeover!
SM 34	A Fire Battle! Garagara Shows Up!! 炎のバトル！ガラガラあらわる！！ A Crowning Moment of Truth!
SM 65	Ilima and Eievui Have Ilimade Their Entrance!! イリマとイーブイまイリマす！！ Turning Heads and Training Hard!
SM 99	Where is Eievui Going? To the End of the World for the Sake of a Meeting! イーブイどこいくの？あのコに会いにどこまでも！ We Know Where You’re Going, Eevee!
SM 128	The Curtain Rises! The Alola Pokémon League!! 開幕！アローラポケモンリーグ！！ League Offenders and Defenders!
SM 146	Thank You, Alola! Respective Departures!! ありがとうアローラ！それぞれの旅立ち！！ Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!
PM2019 24	Rest, Rocket Gang!! 休め！ロケット団！！ A Little Rocket R & R!
PM2019 62	Woebegone Jimereon じめじめジメレオン Not Too Close for Comfort!
EVO 7	The Show ザ・ショウ The Show
Eevee 1	Eievui, Where Are You Going? Episode 1 イーブイどこいくの？第1話 Little Eevee encounters Hungry Houndour
MEPS 53	Mega Audino
PM2019 126	Go for Dream! Go's Road to Mew!! GO FOR DREAM！ゴウ、夢への道！！
PM2019 128	Climax! The Night Before the Decisive Match: Satoshi VS Dande!! 最高潮！決戦前夜サトシVSダンデ！！

TCG Cards

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Event Pokemon

Title	Country	Pokémon	Start Date	End Date
Pokémon XD - Michael's Houndour Country: United States Pokémon: Houndour Started: 2005-10-03 Ended: 0000-00-00	United States	Houndour	2005-10-03	0000-00-00
Pokémon Center: Catch 'Em All Event #6 - Delvil Country: Japan Pokémon: Houndour Started: 2006-04-22 Ended: 2006-05-08	Japan	Houndour	2006-04-22	2006-05-08

Images

Level Up Moves - Machine Moves - Egg Moves - Move Tutors

Note: Move names that have a colored checkmark beside the name receive a Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) when used by this Pokémon

Level Up Moves

Move	PP	Power	Accuracy	USUM	SM	ORAS	XY	B2W2	BW	HGSS	Pt	DP	FRLG	E	RS	C	GS
Leer	30		100	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Ember	25	40	100	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Howl	40			4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	4	7	7	7
Roar	20			13	13	13	13	13	13	14	14	14	19	19	19	7	7
Smog	20	30	70	8	8	8	8	8	8	9	9	9	13	13	13	13	13
Bite	25	60	100	16	16	16	16	16	16	17	17	17	25	25	25	20	20
Odor Sleuth	40			20	20	20	20	20	20	22	22	22	31	31	31
Beat Up	10		100	25	25	25	25	25	25	27	27	27
Feint Attack	20	60		32	32	32	32	32	32	35	35	35	37	37	37	27	27
Fire Fang	15	65	95	28	28	28	28	28	28	30	30	30
Flamethrower	15	90	100	44	44	44	44	44	44	43	43	43	43	43	43	35	35
Embargo	15		100	37	37	37	37	37	37	40	40	40
Foul Play	15	95	100	40	40	40	40	40	40
Crunch	15	80	100	49	49	49	49	49	49	48	48	48	49	49	49	43	43
Nasty Plot	20			52	52	52	52	52	52	53	53	53
Inferno	5	100	50	56	56	56	56	56	56

TM/HM Moves

Move	PP	Power	Accuracy
Confide	20
Embargo	15		100
Taunt	20		100
Will-O-Wisp	15		85
Torment	15		100
Sunny Day	5
Sleep Talk	10
Attract	15		100
Swagger	15		85
Protect	10
Substitute	10
Rest	10
Double Team	15
Toxic	10		90
Roar	20
Captivate	20		100
Snatch	10
Endure	10
Detect	5
Curse	10
Nightmare	15		100
Flame Charge	20	50	100
Payback	10	50	100
Facade	20	70	100
Frustration	20		100
Return	20		100
Thief	25	60	100
Retaliate	5	70	100
Secret Power	20	70	100
Rock Smash	15	40	100
Natural Gift	15		100
Iron Tail	15	100	75
Headbutt	15	70	100
Snarl	15	55	95
Round	15	60	100
Dark Pulse	15	80	100
Overheat	5	130	90
Shadow Ball	15	80	100
Hidden Power	15	60	100
Sludge Bomb	10	90	100
Dream Eater	15	100	100
Fire Blast	5	110	85
Solar Beam	10	120	100
Flamethrower	15	90	100
Incinerate	15	60	100
Mud-Slap	10	20	100
Snore	15	50	100
Swift	20	60

Egg Moves

Move	PP	Power	Accuracy
Nasty Plot	20
Destiny Bond	5
Spite	10		100
Will-O-Wisp	15		85
Fire Fang	15	65	95
Thunder Fang	15	65	95
Sucker Punch	5	70	100
Punishment	5		100
Feint	10	30	100
Beat Up	10		100
Pursuit	20	40	100
Reversal	15		100
Rage	20	20	100
Counter	20		100
Fire Spin	15	35	85

Move Tutors

Move	PP	Power	Accuracy
Snatch	10
Role Play	10
Spite	10		100
Sleep Talk	10
Magic Coat	15
Substitute	10
Mimic	10
Swagger	15		85
Endure	10
Foul Play	15	95	100
Iron Tail	15	100	75
Super Fang	10		90
Sucker Punch	5	70	100
Headbutt	15	70	100
Counter	20		100
Double-Edge	15	120	100
Body Slam	15	85	100
Hyper Voice	10	90	100
Heat Wave	10	95	90
Uproar	10	90	100
Snore	15	50	100
Dark Pulse	15	80	100
Mud-Slap	10	20	100
Swift	20	60
Dream Eater	15	100	100
Flamethrower	15	90	100

#227: Skarmory

#229: Houndoom