Houndoom

() is a /-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II. 
==Biology==
===Physiology===
Houndoom are canine-like Pokémon, with a similar appearance to its pre-evolved form Houndour. Houndoom are large with black fur and have a brown underbelly and muzzle. Around each of its ankles are two sets of bone-like bands. On its back are rib-like structures, appearing like an exoskeleton, that lead up to its neck. In between the two ends of the bone on its neck is a small skull emblem. Instead of having visible ears near the top of its head, Houndoom have curved horns. It has a long, skinny tail which ends in an arrow point.
====Mega Houndoom====
As Mega Houndoom, its claws become red and its tail splits to form a fork. Its horns are now much longer and curved, and a large skull-like structure with a pair of long 'tusks' adorns its torso.
===Gender differences===
Male Houndoom have longer horns then the females.
===Behavior===
Wild Houndoom usually fight for leadership, with the ones that have sharply raked horns having the leading advantage. According to some old sayings, the flare of Houndoom contains toxins and the wound caused by a Houndoom can never be healed or recover. Because of their horrifying cry that sounds like the death from Hell, people and Pokémon in ancient times mostly stay in their homes when they hear Houndoom's howl. Houndoom packs hunt by encircling an area and then setting it ablaze. They then go after prey flushed out of hiding, working together to corner and defeat them. Like Houndour, Houndoom packs share their kills evenly; the leader receives the same portion as the lowliest pack member. 
===Natural abilities===
As mentioned, a Houndoom's flares contain potent toxins that can never be treated, which are bolstered when it is provoked. 
Mega Houndoom's flares are further enhanced, able to incinerate their foes into nothing but coal and smithereens.
==Evolution==
Houndoom is the evolved form of Houndour. Houndour will evolve into this Pokémon once it reaches level 24. Houndoom can Mega Evolve into Mega Houndoom with a Houndoominite.
==Game info==
===Game locations===
===Pokédex entries===
===Stats===
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===Sprites===
====Mega Evolution Sprites====
Front 	Back
Front (Shiny)	Back (Shiny)
==Appearances==
===Anime===
Harrison Houndoom.png|Harrison's Houndoom.
Gary Unseen Silver Conference Pokémon.png|Gary's Houndoom.
Malva Mega Houndoom.png|Mega Houndoom in the anime.
====Supporting====
*Harrison's Houndoom
*Gary's Houndoom
*Malva's Houndoom
*Mable's Houndoom
====Minor====
*Doomy
*Poacher's Houndoom
*Team Magma's Houndoom
*Joshua's Houndoom
*Proprietor's Houndoom
*Mirage Houndoom
*Red Army's Houndoom
*Ninja's Houndoom
*Alva's Houndoom
*Boss' Houndoom
==Trivia==
*In both the Generation II and Generation IV games, Houndoom has different sprites in all games. It is one of the few Pokémon with this distinction.
===Origin===
Houndoom is based on a hellhound, which in mythology were demonic dogs that guarded the gates of the underworld. Its color and build resemble that of a Doberman Pinscher.
Houndoom may also be based off the El Cadejo, a spiritual dog. It has many features that it shares with the El Cadejo, such as its horns, its eyes being red and its fur being black.
Mega Houndoom may be based on tribal rituals where the bones of animals are worn as ceremonial ornaments. Its horns and pointed tail also resemble common depictions of the devil.
===Etymology===
Houndoom is a combination of hound and doom.
Herugaa is a combination of hell(since it is a and type, as hell is often associated with fire and darkness) and gar(old English for spear, referring to its tail).
==Gallery==
===Houndoom===
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0229Houndoom OS anime 3.png
0229Houndoom Dream.png
0229Houndoom Pokemon Stadium.png
0229Houndoom Pokemon Colosseum.png
0229Houndoom Pokémon HOME.png
0229Houndoom Masters.png
0229Houndoom GO Shiny.png
0229Houndoom GO.png
HoundoomSprite.png
Houndoom warrior.png
Houndoom Undaunted TCG artwork.jpg
Houndoom_Team_Magma_vs_Team_Aqua.png
Houndoom concept art.jpg|Concept artwork of Houndoom.
Houndoom second concept artwork.jpg|Second concept artwork of Houndoom.
===Mega Houndoom===
0229Houndoom-Mega XY anime.png
0229Houndoom Mega Dream.png
0229Houndoom Mega Pokémon HOME.png
0229Houndoom Mega Masters.png
Houndoom Mega-GO.png
MegaHoundoomSprite.png
Mega Houndoom concept art.jpg|Concept artwork of Mega Houndoom.
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Category:Mega Pokémon
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Category:Medium-Sized Pokémon
Category:Light Pokémon
Category:Canine like