National No. 229

Mega Houndoom

Dark Pokémon

Generation II
Mega
1.9 m Size
49.5 kg Weight
1 Abilities
#0229
Mega Houndoom

Description

Houndoom’s entire body generates heat when it Mega Evolves. Its fearsome fiery breath turns its opponents to ash.

Abilities

Ability 1

Solar Power

Increases Special Attack to 1.5× but costs 1/8 max HP after each turn during strong sunlight.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 1.9 m / 6'23"
Weight 49.5 kg / 109.13 lbs
Color Black
Body
Quadruped Pokémon with a quadruped body
Habitat
rough terrain
Training & Growth
Base happiness 35
Base experience 210
Maximum Experience 1.250.000
Experience Rated as slow
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Field
Base Egg Cycle 20
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 5120 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 45
Catch Chances

has a 11.9% capture chance

has a 16.2% capture chance

has a 20.1% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation II / Johto
Available since X / Y · Generation VI
Form Mega Houndoom
Form type Alternative form
Availability Battle only
How to obtain or activate this form
Houndoominite
Houndoominite Held item
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Houndoom
French Démolosse
German Hundemon
Spanish Houndoom
Italian Houndoom
Japanese ヘルガー Hellgar
Korean 헬가 Helga
Chinese 黑魯加 / 黑鲁加 Hēilǔjiā

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest form description

Its red claws and the tips of its tail are melting from high internal temperatures that are painful to Houndoom itself.

2 descriptions Classic game data

Evolutionary Chain

Houndour
Nº228
Houndoom
Nº229 Houndour · Lv. 24
Mega Houndoom
Nº229 Houndoominite

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Mega Houndoom

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
75
-
135 - 182
260 - 354
Attack
90
-
85 - 156
166 - 306
Defense
90
-
85 - 156
166 - 306
Sp Attack.
140
+2 EV
130 - 211
256 - 416
Defense Esp.
90
-
85 - 156
166 - 306
Speed
115
-
108 - 183
211 - 361
Total
600
+2 EV
-
-
Life
75
Lv 50: 135 - 182 Lv 100: 260 - 354
At.
90
Lv 50: 85 - 156 Lv 100: 166 - 306
Df.
90
Lv 50: 85 - 156 Lv 100: 166 - 306
At. Esp. +2 EV
140
Lv 50: 130 - 211 Lv 100: 256 - 416
Df. Esp.
90
Lv 50: 85 - 156 Lv 100: 166 - 306
Vel.
115
Lv 50: 108 - 183 Lv 100: 211 - 361
Total +2 EV
600

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Inferno No.517 · Level up
Type Fire
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 5
Attack 100
Hit 50%
Nasty Plot No.417 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Thunder Fang No.422 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 15
Attack 65
Hit 95%
Leer No.43 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 30
Attack -
Hit 100%
Ember No.52 · Level up
Type Fire
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 25
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Howl No.336 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 40
Attack -
Hit -
Smog No.123 · Level up
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 30
Hit 70%
Roar No.46 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 13
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Bite No.44 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 16
PP 25
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Odor Sleuth No.316 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 20
PP 40
Attack -
Hit -
Beat Up No.251 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 26
PP 10
Attack -
Hit 100%
Fire Fang No.424 · Level up
Type Fire
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 30
PP 15
Attack 65
Hit 95%
Feint Attack No.185 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 35
PP 20
Attack 60
Hit -
Embargo No.373 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 41
PP 15
Attack -
Hit 100%
Foul Play No.492 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 45
PP 15
Attack 95
Hit 100%
Flamethrower No.53 · Level up
Type Fire
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 50
PP 15
Attack 90
Hit 100%
Crunch No.242 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 56
PP 15
Attack 80
Hit 100%