Houndour is a Dark, Fire-type Pokémon from the Johto region. It evolves into Houndoom when fed 50 candies.
Pokédex description
Possible attacks
Fast attacks
Charged attacks
Evolution family
Houndour is part of a two-member family.
117. ![]() #0228 Houndour |
![]() #0229 Houndoom |
![]() Mega Houndoom |
117. ![]() #0228 Houndour |
![]() #0229 Houndoom |
![]() Mega Houndoom |
Availability
- Houndour was released along with the main release of Johto-region Pokémon on February 16th, 2017.
Shiny form of Houndour was released along with the change of Field Research on August 1st, 2018.
Shadow form of Houndour was released on August 1st, 2019.
| Method | Maximum CP | Details |
|---|---|---|
Wild |
1,058 1,146 (weather boosted) |
In wild since 2017 Feb 16
Increased spawns in: |
Eggs |
705 |
Increased chance/Previously in: |
![]() Raid Battles |
705 881 (weather boosted) |
Tier 1 CP 4,049
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
Research tasks |
529 | Field Research: Make 5 Great Throws: Adventures Abound Use 5 Nanab Berries while catching Pokémon: 2022 Oct Make 3 Nice Throws in a row: 2021 Oct Defeat 2 Team GO Rocket Grunts: Luminous Legends Y Send 3 Gifts to friends: 2020 Dec Catch 10 Pokémon: 2019 Jan - Apr Evolve a Meowth: 2018 Aug Catch 3 Dark-type Pokémon: 2018 Apr - Jun Special Research/Timed Research: Mega Gengar - 1st part: Catch 13 Dark-type Pokémon Mega Buddy Challenge - 1st part: Give your buddy 3 treats |
Team GO Rocket |
278 458 (weather boosted) |
Since 2024 Jan 27 2019 Aug 1 - 2022 Apr 2 |







































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































