#228
Houndour
Dark Pokémon
DarkFire
Around dawn, its ominous howl echoes through the area to announce that this is its territory.
Base Stats
HP 45
Attack 60
Defense 30
Sp. Atk 80
Sp. Def 50
Speed 65
Total 330
Type Effectiveness
Abilities
Evolution Chain
Moves
Locations
Details
Category Dark Pokémon
Height 0.6 m
Weight 10.8 kg
Base Exp 66
Growth Rate Slow
Capture Rate 120
Base Happiness 35
Gender 50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Habitat Rough Terrain
Egg Groups Ground
Sprites
Front
Back
Front Shiny
Back Shiny
Official Art
Official Art (Shiny)Competitive
lc Usage: 3.0%
Mixed Attacker
Item
Life Orb
Ability
Early Bird / Flash Fire
Nature
Hasty
EVs
Atk 36
SpA 196
SpD 36
Spe 236
Choice Scarf
Item
Choice Scarf
Ability
Flash Fire / Early Bird
Nature
Hasty / Timid
EVs
Atk 36
SpA 196
SpD 36
Spe 236
Strategy Overview
Houndour's great offensive typing and power distinguish it as one of the most offensively threatening Pokemon in the metagame, boasting nearly unresisted STAB coverage and some of the best mixed attacking stats in the tier. Anything looking to outspeed it must watch out for STAB Sucker Punch, which is capable of taking down the likes of Fletchling. However, it is easily taken out because of its many weaknesses and extremely poor bulk, leaving it vulnerable to just about anything that can land a hit on it.
Most Used Moves
Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc