Houndoom is a Dark, Fire-type Pokémon from the Johto region. It evolves from Houndour after being fed 50 candies. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Houndoom initially after being given 100 Mega Energy.
Pokédex description
Dark Pokémon
Standard Pokédex description
In a Houndoom pack, the one with its horns raked sharply toward the back serves a leadership role. These Pokémon choose their leader by fighting among themselves.
In a Houndoom pack, the one with its horns raked sharply toward the back serves a leadership role. These Pokémon choose their leader by fighting among themselves.
- Houndoom's cry
Mega Houndoom Pokédex description
Houndoom's entire body generates heat when it Mega Evolves. Its fearsome fiery breath turns its opponents to ash.
Houndoom's entire body generates heat when it Mega Evolves. Its fearsome fiery breath turns its opponents to ash.
- Mega Houndoom's cry
Possible attacks
Fast attacks
13 (13) / 8
11 (11) / 5
Charged attacks
65 (22) / 70
140 (35) / 140
65 (33) / 90
70 (35) / 70
Attack availability
- Flamethrower: added on January 31st, 2019
Evolution family
Houndoom is part of a two-member family.
117. #0228 Houndour |
#0229 Houndoom |
Mega Houndoom |
117. #0228 Houndour |
#0229 Houndoom |
Mega Houndoom |
Availability
Houndoom
- Houndoom was released along with the main release of Johto-region Pokémon on February 16th, 2017.
- Shiny form of Houndoom was released along with the change of Field Research on August 1st, 2018.
- Shadow form of Houndoom was released on August 1st, 2019.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
---|---|---|
Wild |
2,258 2,447 (weather boosted) |
In wild since 2017 Feb 16
Increased spawns in: |
Raid Battles |
1,505 1,882 (weather boosted) |
Tier 3 CP 18,082
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
Research tasks |
1,129 | Field Research: Win a Gym battle: Día de Muertos 2022 Special Research/Timed Research: Dark Flames - 4th part: Battle in 3 raids Luminous Legends Y - 6th part: Win 1 raid |
Team GO Rocket |
594 978 (weather boosted) |
Rescuing from Grunts: 2019 Aug 1 - 2021 Nov 8 |
Mega Houndoom
- Mega Houndoom was released after meeting requirement of Mega Battle Challenge on September 29th, 2020.
- Shiny form of Mega Houndoom was released on the same day.
Mega Energy required: | ||||
Initial | Base | High | Max | |
100 | 20 | 10 | 5 |
Energy Sources | Details |
---|---|
Mega Raid Battles |
Obtain Mega Energy from Mega Raid Battle Boss CP 41,693 Catch CP 1,505/1,882 (weather boosted) |
Research tasks |
Field Research: 25× - Catch 15 Ghost- or Dark-type Pokémon: Halloween 2024 25× - Power up Pokémon 10 times: Shared Skies 25× - Power up Pokémon 10 times: Hidden Gems 25× - Power up Pokémon 5 times; 70× - Power up Pokémon 10 times: A Mega Moment 20× - Power up Pokémon 10 times: 2021 Jul 10× - Power up Pokémon 7 times: Charge Up Collection Challenge: 100× - Collection Challenge: Dark-type Pokémon/Collection Challenge: Fire-type Pokémon |
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Trivia
- Normally, evolved stages of Pokémon cannot be shiny in encounter screen, but after its Mega Evolution release, Houndoom could.
- During the Pokémon GO Park event in Yokohama, Houndoom was a 4th tier level Raid Boss, its CP was 27,302. Houndoom's maximum capture CP in Bonus Challenge was 1,445. [1]
- Before the release of Mega Levels, Houndoom could Mega Evolve into Mega Houndoom initially after being given 200 Mega Energy, and 40 afterwards.
- Houndoom is a tier 3 Raid Boss most recently. However, it used to be a tier 4 before.
- Mega Houndoom raid in February 2022 was mistakenly announced to end on February 15th, where it should last one more day.[2]
References
- ↑ Golem raid in Yokohama. /r/TheSilphRoad. Retrieved on 2017-10-11.
- ↑ NianticHelp. Trainers, Mega Houndoom will appear in Mega Raids until February 16, not February 15 as previously noted. Mega Ampharos will appear after February 16, 10am local. We apologize for this miscommunication. Twitter. Retrieved on 2022-02-15.