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{{Pokemonbox |name = Houndour |image = [[File:Houndour.png|200px]] |pokedex = #229 |hoenn = #366 |johto = #214 |sinnoh = #176 (Pt) |stage = Basic |evolve from = None |evolve to = [[Houndoom]] (Lv. 24) |signature = None |species = Hound |type = Dark/Fire |height = 2'00" |weight = 23.8 lbs |gender = Male 50% Female 50% |ability = [[Early Bird]], [[Flash Fire]], [[Unnerve]] (hidden) |appearance = ''[[Pokémon Gold and Silver]]'' (2000) }} '''Houndour''' ('''Delvil''' in original Japanese language versions) is a species of [[Pokémon]] found in the [[Pokémon series]]. The purpose of Houndour in the games, anime, and manga, as with all other Pokémon, is to battle both wild Pokémon — untamed creatures encountered while the player passes through various environments — and tamed Pokémon owned by [[Pokémon trainer]]s. The name ''Houndour'' is a portmanteau of the words ''hound'', which is another word for dog, and ''dour'', which means gloomy or very stern. Its Japanese name is a pun on the English word ''devil''. ==Biological characteristics== Houndour has the appearance of a small dog, resembling the Doberman and Rottweiler breeds in shape and coloration. Its fur is black, while its muzzle and underbelly are red. Its forehead is covered in a skull-shaped formation, and bone-like rings cover its back and ankles. Houndour's rather gloomy coloration could also be attributed to the "hellfire" color scheme, a mode of coloring that often reminds one of evil, fiery villains that are so popular in today's media. Houndour is a nocturnal carnivorous Pokémon that organizes itself in packs. A Houndour pack works with perfect teamwork to pursue prey. Individual members of the pack approach the intended target from different spots and begin the hunt. They then communicate their location to each other using special howls, ensuring that the victim is eventually surrounded and unable to escape. ==Role== ===In the ''Pokémon'' video games=== Houndour is featured in the Pokémon video game series. Originally in Japanese, but later translated into other languages, the games have sold over 143 million copies worldwide. In ''[[Pokémon Gold]]'', ''[[Pokémon Silver|Silver]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Crystal|Crystal]]'', Houndour is uncommonly found in Route 7 during the night. It is more common in ''Crystal''. In ''[[Pokémon FireRed]]'' and ''[[Pokémon LeafGreen|LeafGreen]]'', Houndour may be encountered in the Altering Cave if the e-card reader is used correctly. In ''[[Pokémon Emerald]]'', Houndour can additionally be found in the Safari Zone. In [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] the [[Hexagon Brothers|Hexagon Brother]] Resix had one to snag. Houndour has very good Special Attack and decent Attack and Speed. Its defenses are low, though. It learns naturally decently powerful Fire and Dark-type moves, such as Flamethrower and Crunch. Players usually prefer using Houndour's evolved form [[Houndoom]] in battle, since it has much better stats to support itself. Houndour evolves into Houndoom at level 24. ===In the ''Pokémon'' anime=== The [[Pokémon anime|''Pokémon'' anime]] series and films are a meta-series of adventures separate from the [[canon]] that most of the ''Pokémon'' video games (excepting ''[[Pokémon Yellow]]'') follow. The anime features the quest of [[Ash Ketchum]], a young Pokémon trainer, as he and several other companions travel around the world with their Pokémon partners. Houndour was featured in episode #152 (Hour of the Houndour). A pack of Houndour had stolen Ash's backpack in order to help an injured pack member. After realizing this, Ash managed to befriend the pack and carried the injured Houndour to the Pokémon center for healing. A Houndoom also often appears in special episodes starring the [[Pichu]] brothers. It usually ends up chasing the two siblings because they have accidentally disturbed its sleep with their antics. Cassidy from [[Team Rocket]] also owns a Houndour. ===In the ''Pokémon'' card game=== [[File:Houndour c.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Houndour in the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game'']] Houndour has made many appearances in the TCG in which players simulate [[Pokémon game mechanics#Pokémon battles|Pokémon battles]].<ref>[http://www.pokemon-tcg.com/p_strategy/rulebooks/book_68.jsp#431 ''Pokémon Trading Card Game'' "How to play" guide] ''Pokemon-tcg.com''. URL Accessed [[July 3]], [[2006]].</ref> Sometimes Houndour has appeared as multiple cards in a single expansion. Houndour appears as a basic stage Fire and Dark type Pokémon. *''Neo Discovery'' (Fire-type Holofoil) *''Neo Discovery'' (Fire-type) *''Neo Discovery'' (Dark-type) *''Neo Destiny'' (Dark-type) *''Aquapolis'' (Fire-type) *''Aquapolis'' (Dark-type) *''Skyridge'' (Fire-type) *''EX Dragon'' (Dark-type)<ref>[http://www.pokebeach.com/sets/exdragon.html EX Dragon set list], ''Pokebeach.com''. URL Accessed [[March 2]], [[2007]]</ref> *''EX: Team Magma vs. Team Aqua'' (Fire-type Team Magma's Houndour) *''EX: Team Magma vs. Team Aqua'' (Fire-type Team Magma's Houndour) *''EX: Team Magma vs. Team Aqua'' (Fire-type Team Magma's Houndour)<ref>[http://www.pokebeach.com/sets/exteammagmavsteamaqua.html EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua set list] ''Pokebeach.com''. URL Accessed March 9, 2007</ref> *''EX: Team Rocket Returns'' (Fire-type) *''EX: Team Rocket Returns'' (Fire-type) *''Expedition'' (Dark-type) ==References== *The following games and their instruction manuals: [[Pokémon Red and Blue|''Pokémon Red'', ''Green'', and ''Blue'']]; ''[[Pokémon Yellow]]''; ''[[Pokémon Stadium]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Stadium#Pokémon Stadium 2|Pokémon Stadium 2]]''; [[Pokémon Gold and Silver|''Pokémon Gold'', ''Silver'']], and ''[[Pokémon Crystal|Crystal]]''; [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|''Pokémon Ruby'', ''Sapphire'']], and ''[[Pokémon Emerald|Emerald]]''; [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|''Pokémon FireRed'' and ''LeafGreen'']]; ''[[Pokémon Colosseum]]'' and ''[[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]]'' ;Notes <references /> ;Publications<!-- *Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., 1998. ASIN B000CQP8FE *Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon Player’s Guide Special Edition for Yellow, Red and Blue''. Nintendo of America Inc., 1999. ASIN B000CQT878--> *Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9. *Loe, Casey, ed. ''Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide''. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.<!-- *Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon Snap Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., 1999. ASIN B000CDZP9G *Nintendo Power. ''Super Smash Bros. Melee Official Nintendo Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., 2001. ISBN 1930206194 *Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon Ruby Version & Sapphire Version Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., 2003. ISBN 1930206313 *Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon Colosseum Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., March 2004. ISBN 193020647X--> *Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X *Mylonas, Eric. ''Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide''. Prima Games, September 21, 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4 *Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5<!-- *Chiba, Akira et al. ''The Official Pokémon Emerald Version Strategy Guide''. Pokémon USA, Inc., 2005. ISBN 3937336060 *Nintendo Power. ''Official Nintendo Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness Player’s Guide''. Nintendo of America Inc., September 22 2005. ISBN 1598120026 ;Manga volumes *Ono, Toshihiro. ''Pokémon: The Electric Tale of Pikachu! Graphic Novel''. VIZ Media LLC, September 9 1999. ISBN 1569313784 *Ono, Toshihiro. ''Pokémon: Pikachu Shocks Back Graphic Novel''. VIZ Media LLC, December 6 1999. ISBN 156931411X *Ono, Toshihiro. ''Pokémon: Electric Pikachu Boogaloo Graphic Novel''. VIZ Media LLC, April 5 2000. ISBN 1569314365 *Ono, Toshihiro. ''Pokémon: Surf’s Up, Pikachu Graphic Novel''. VIZ Media LLC, June 2000. ISBN 1569314942 *Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 1: Desperado Pikachu''. VIZ Media LLC, July 6 2000. ISBN 1569315078 *Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 2: Legendary Pokémon''. VIZ Media LLC, December 6 2000. ISBN 1569315086 *Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 3: Saffron City Siege''. VIZ Media LLC, August 5 2001. ISBN 1569315604 *Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 4: The Yellow Caballero: A Trainer in Yellow''. VIZ Media LLC, January 9 2002. ISBN 1569317100 *Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 5: The Yellow Caballero: Making Waves''. VIZ Media LLC, April 2002. ISBN 1591160278 *Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 6: The Yellow Caballero: The Cave Campaign''. VIZ Media LLC, September 5 2002. ISBN 1591160286 *Kusaka, Hidenori, & Mato. ''Pokémon Adventures, Volume 7: The Yellow Caballero: The Pokémon Elite''. VIZ Media LLC, January 2003. ISBN 1569318514--> ==External links== *[http://www.pokemon.com/ Official Pokémon website] *[http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Houndour_(Pokémon) Bulbapedia] (a Pokémon-centric Wiki)’s article about Houndour as a species *[http://www.pokemondungeon.com/pokedex/houndour.shtml Pokémon Dungeon] Pokédex entry, full of statistics analysis *[http://www.psypokes.com/dex/pokedex.php?id=228&view=general PsyPoke] - Houndour Pokédex entry and Usage Overview *[http://www.smogon.com/rs/pokemon/houndour Smogon.com] - Houndour Tactical Data [[Category:Pokémon]] [[Category:Dark Pokémon]] [[Category:Fire Pokémon]]
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