Is Houndoom Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?
Dark covers Ghost and Psychic, Fire covers Bug and Grass. AbilityEarly Bird or AbilityFlash Fire for either sleep recovery or Fire immunity. The combination handles more types than most Pokemon in FRLG. Available postgame. Strong if you're building for the Sevii Islands content.
Houndour trades roughly evenly with Brock's team.
Misty's team hits Houndour's weaknesses hard.
Houndour trades roughly evenly with Lt. Surge's team.
Houndour has the type edge here and should clean up Erika's team.
Houndour trades roughly evenly with Koga's team.
Houndour has the type edge here and should clean up Sabrina's team.
Blaine's typing presses Houndour's defenses.
Houndour has the type edge here and should clean up Giovanni's team.
Houndour trades roughly evenly with Lorelei's team.
Houndour trades roughly evenly with Bruno's team.
Houndour has the type edge here and should clean up Agatha's team.
Lance's team hits Houndour's weaknesses hard.
Houndour trades roughly evenly with Terry's team.
Houndoom cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. On GBA, cross-region trading unlocks post-game after Celio's Sevii Islands Ruby & Sapphire quest. The Switch re-release supports only one-way transfers out to Pokemon HOME. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 24.
- After Erika
- TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
- TM22GrassSolar Beam120100%10
- After Sabrina
- TUTORPsychicDream Eater100100%15
- After Blaine
- TM38FireFire Blast16585%5
- After Giovanni
- TM50FireOverheat19590%5
- TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
- LV 51FireFlamethrower135100%15
- LV 59DarkCrunch120100%15
- Post-Game
- TUTORNormalBody Slam85100%15
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
How to Get Houndoom in FireRed & LeafGreen
Evolve a traded Houndour at level 24 to reach Houndoom. Nothing in the FireRed or LeafGreen wilderness gets you close without an external trade partner's help.
How to Obtain Houndoom in FRLG
Step 1Obtain HoundourCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom EmeraldAvailableCatch in Emerald via Walking · Altering Cave, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCELATER APPEARANCELATER APPEARANCELATER APPEARANCELATER APPEARANCELATER APPEARANCEHOME TRANSFERNot TradeablePokemon HOME on Switch FireRed & LeafGreen is permanently deposit-only — once it launches, Houndour can be sent from this game into HOME, but never transferred in.
Step 2Houndoom ✓
Houndoom Weakness
Water, Fighting, Ground, and Rock moves hit Houndoom for super-effective damage. The upside? Psychic-type moves can't touch it at all. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Flash Fire grants an additional Fire immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Houndoom's special bulk (base 80 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Fighting, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Ghost, Dark, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
What is Houndoom Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Houndoom
 Squirtle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x131-156%KO Water Pulse 2x37-44% Rock Tomb 2x46-56% Double Kick 2x31-37% | ||
 Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 2x122-144%KO Water Pulse 2x33-41% Rock Tomb 2x43-52% Double Kick 2x28-33% | ||
 Wartortle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Wartortle builds →Waterfall 2x56-67% Dig 2x41-48% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Geodude builds →Earthquake 2x113-133%KO Rock Tomb 2x61-72% | ||
 Mankey Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Mankey builds →Earthquake 2x74-89% Karate Chop 2x61-72% Rock Tomb 2x41-48% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x131-156%KO Brick Break 2x69-81% Water Pulse 2x37-44% Rock Tomb 2x46-56% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 2x122-144%KO Brick Break 2x63-74% Water Pulse 2x33-41% Rock Tomb 2x43-52% | ||
Wartortle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Wartortle builds →Waterfall 2x56-67% Brick Break 2x50-59% Dig 2x41-48% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Geodude builds →Earthquake 2x113-133%KO Brick Break 2x56-67% Rock Tomb 2x61-72% | ||
Mankey Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Mankey builds →Brick Break 2x83-100%KO Earthquake 2x74-89% Rock Tomb 2x41-48% | ||
 Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x109-129%KO Brick Break 2x54-64% Rock Tomb 2x37-44% | ||
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Vaporeon builds →Waterfall 2x78-92% Dig 2x37-44% | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Gyarados builds →Earthquake 2x102-121%KO Waterfall 2x49-59% Rock Smash 2x22-26% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x131-155%KO Brick Break 2x65-77% Water Pulse 2x33-40% Rock Tomb 2x44-53% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 2x120-142%KO Brick Break 2x62-73% Water Pulse 2x30-35% Rock Tomb 2x41-48% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x110-129%KO Brick Break 2x55-65% Rock Tomb 2x38-45% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x94-112%KO Dig 2x38-45% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Gyarados builds →Earthquake 2x103-122%KO Surf 2x60-71% Rock Smash 2x23-27% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x132-156%KO Surf 2x51-61% Brick Break 2x67-78% Rock Tomb 2x44-53% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 2x120-141%KO Surf 2x46-55% Brick Break 2x61-73% Rock Tomb 2x41-49% | ||
 Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x225-265%KO Earthquake 2x100-118%KO Rock Tomb 2x51-61% | ||
 Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Primeape builds →Focus Punch 2x200-235%KO Earthquake 2x89-106%KO Rock Tomb 2x46-55% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x192-226%KO Earthquake 2x86-102%KO Rock Tomb 2x44-53% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x94-112%KO Dig 2x38-45% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Lapras builds →Surf 2x77-91% Rock Smash 2x17-20% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x219-258%KO Earthquake 2x98-115%KO Rock Tomb 2x50-59% | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Primeape builds →Focus Punch 2x195-230%KO Earthquake 2x87-103%KO Rock Tomb 2x44-52% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x187-220%KO Earthquake 2x84-99% Rock Tomb 2x43-51% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x92-108%KO Dig 2x37-44% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Lapras builds →Surf 2x75-89% Rock Smash 2x16-20% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x227-268%KO Earthquake 2x102-120%KO Rock Tomb 2x52-61% | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Primeape builds →Focus Punch 2x202-238%KO Earthquake 2x91-107%KO Rock Tomb 2x46-55% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x195-230%KO Earthquake 2x87-103%KO Rock Tomb 2x44-52% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x95-112%KO Dig 2x38-45% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Gyarados builds →Earthquake 2x105-124%KO Hydro Pump 2x75-88% Rock Smash 2x23-27% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x226-267%KO Earthquake 2x101-119%KO Rock Tomb 2x51-60% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x235-277%KO Earthquake 2x104-123%KO Rock Tomb 2x52-62% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Tyranitar builds →Focus Punch 2x167-196%KO Rock Slide 2x126-149%KO Earthquake 2x111-131%KO Surf 2x55-65% | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Primeape builds →Focus Punch 2x203-239%KO Earthquake 2x91-107%KO Rock Tomb 2x46-54% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x194-229%KO Earthquake 2x86-102%KO Rock Tomb 2x44-51% | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Forretress's Explosion also KOs at 93-110%.
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityKeeneye ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Skarmory builds →
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A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Celebi builds →Giga Drain11-13% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin19-22% Explosion93-110%KO Earthquake 2x75-89% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Misdreavus builds →Thunderbolt22-26% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemSalacberry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Glalie builds →Explosion76-90% Ice Beam10-12% | ||
Houndoom Evolutions
Evolved from Houndour. Houndoom is the final form in this two-stage line. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. HP grew the most through evolution (+30 over Houndour), and Houndoom peaks at 500 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Houndoom to get Houndour eggs easily using 102 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Beat Up, Counter, Fire Spin and 5 more.
FRLG Houndoom Best Moveset
110 Sp. Atk at 95 Speed fires Dark and Fire TermStab from the special side at strong power. AbilityFlash Fire absorbs Fire hits for a damage boost. Dark is special in this format, matching the strong Sp. Atk. The moveset sweeps with MoveFlamethrower and MoveCrunch backed by speed and power.
Best Build
Houndoom best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Attacker Moveset
- Pursuit
- Fire Blast
- Crunch
- Will O Wisp
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Without breeding, Houndoom misses out on Beat Up and Counter. That's 8 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Overheat and Fire Blast, with coverage across 7 types rounding things out.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
Upon hearing its eerie howls, other POKéMON get the shivers and head straight back to their nests.
If you are burned by the flames it shoots from its mouth, the pain will never go away.
Houndoom FireRed & LeafGreen Guide
Houndoom isn't catchable in FireRed & LeafGreen. Obtain one in Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald, then trade it to FireRed & LeafGreen.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Gold & Silver, Houndoom has appeared in 17 titles over 9 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 6, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves