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 200 Mega Energy, and 40 afterwards.
Pokédex description
Dark Pokémon
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
Possible attacks
Fast attacks
12 (13)
12 (11)
Charged attacks
70 (22)
140 (33)
70 (32)
70 (35)
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 at the start of the main release of Johto-region Pokémon on February 16th, 2017.
- Shiny form of Houndoom was released at the start of 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 |
Mega Houndoom
- Mega Houndoom was released at the start of after meeting requirement of Mega Battle Challenge on September 29th, 2020.
- Shiny form of Mega Houndoom was released on the same day.
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: 10× - Power up Pokémon 7 times: Charge Up |
Gallery
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]
References
- ↑ Golem raid in Yokohama. /r/TheSilphRoad. Retrieved on 2017-10-11.