Houndour in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves
Find Houndour’s X/Y locations, Dark/Fire typing, base stats, abilities, evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.
Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.
Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats
Houndour is Kalos Coastal #075 and National #228. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Dark / Fire.
Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.
| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 45 |
| Attack | 60 |
| Defense | 30 |
| Sp. Atk | 80 |
| Sp. Def | 50 |
| Speed | 65 |
| Total | 330 |
Where to find it in X and Y
Match the version, area and method before travelling. Grass, flowers, Horde Encounters, fishing, Rock Smash, ambushes, gifts and the Friend Safari are separate encounter methods.
Rows marked “X only” or “Y only” are version-specific. Friend Safari rows need the postgame Kiloude City safari and a friend whose safari contains this Pokémon.
Encounter methods · Version exclusives
| Location | Version | Method | Level | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 10 | X only | Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors | 21 | — |
| Route 10 | X only | Yellow flowers | 19–20 | — |
| Route 10 | X only | Horde Encounter (five wild Pokémon) | 11 | — |
Evolution family
Friendship evolutions need high friendship (220 or more); feeding Poké Puffs in Pokémon-Amie raises affection, which is a separate value used by Sylveon.
Abilities, breeding and training
| Ability | Slot |
|---|---|
| Early Bird | Regular ability |
| Flash Fire | Regular ability |
| Unnerve | Hidden Ability |
Hidden Abilities in X and Y come mainly from the Friend Safari, Horde Encounters and certain gifts or events. Breeding can pass a Hidden Ability from a female parent.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Gender ratio | 50% female / 50% male |
| Egg group(s) | Field |
| Base hatch cycles | 20 |
| Experience growth | slow |
| Base capture rate | 120 /255 (not a percentage chance) |
| Base friendship | 35 |
| EV yield | Sp. Atk +1 |
| Height / weight | 0.6 m / 10.8 kg |
The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 / start | Ember |
| 1 / start | Leer |
| 4 | Howl |
| 8 | Smog |
| 13 | Roar |
| 16 | Bite |
| 20 | Odor Sleuth |
| 25 | Beat Up |
| 28 | Fire Fang |
| 32 | Feint Attack |
| 37 | Embargo |
| 40 | Foul Play |
| 44 | Flamethrower |
| 49 | Crunch |
| 52 | Nasty Plot |
| 56 | Inferno |
All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.
Compatible TMs and HMs
| Machine | Move | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM05 | Roar | Normal | Status |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status |
| TM12 | Taunt | Dark | Status |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | Special |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | Fire | Special |
| TM36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | Special |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | Fire | Special |
| TM41 | Torment | Dark | Status |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical |
| TM43 | Flame Charge | Fire | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | Physical |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special |
| TM50 | Overheat | Fire | Special |
| TM59 | Incinerate | Fire | Special |
| TM61 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | Status |
| TM63 | Embargo | Dark | Status |
| TM66 | Payback | Dark | Physical |
| TM67 | Retaliate | Normal | Physical |
| TM85 | Dream Eater | Psychic | Special |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical |
| TM95 | Snarl | Dark | Special |
| TM97 | Dark Pulse | Dark | Special |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status |
TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.
Egg moves and move tutors
Egg moves: Beat Up, Counter, Destiny Bond, Feint, Fire Fang, Fire Spin, Nasty Plot, Punishment, Pursuit, Rage, Reversal, Spite, Sucker Punch, Thunder Fang.
No move tutor moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.
In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.
Related species
Check Houndour’s version label and encounter method before travelling.
References
Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.