#0228 · Gen 2 · 330 BST
Houndour
An early-evolution Dark/Fire-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with solid 80 base Special Attack. Common ability: Early Bird.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
120/72/45/90/63/76
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
152/123/90/145/112/128
Abilities
The Pokémon awakens twice as fast as other Pokémon from sleep.
Powers up the Pokémon's Fire-type moves if it's hit by one.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Houndour
Houndour is a Dark/Fire-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with a Base Stat Total of 330. An early-evolution Dark/Fire-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with solid 80 base Special Attack. Common ability: Early Bird.
Best stat: Special Attack (80 base)
Houndour's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 80 base Special Attack and 65 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Early Bird
- Flash Fire
- Unnerve
How to use Houndour competitively
Open the damage calculator with Houndour selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Houndour appears in the species dropdown. Drop Houndour into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0228 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 2 |
| Type | Dark / Fire |
| Abilities | Early Bird, Flash Fire, Unnerve |
| Base Stat Total | 330 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 45 / 60 / 30 / 80 / 50 / 65 |