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Houndoom can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Houndoom''' using the [[Houndoominite]].
Houndoom can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Houndoom''' using the [[Houndoominite]].
==Biology==
Houndoom is a quadrupedal, {{wp|dog|canine}}  {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with black fur, a long orange snout, and an orange underbelly. It has small red eyes and a black nose. Around its neck is a white band with a small skull-shaped pendant on its throat. There are two white bands on each of its ankles, as well as three rib-like ridges on its back. Houndoom has a long, skinny tail with a triangular tip and three clawed toes on each paw. Atop its head is a pair of long, curved gray horns. These horns are smaller on the female than the male. Unlike its pre-evolution, it does not have discernable ears.
Houndoom live in packs. The one with its horns raked sharply towards the back serves a leadership role. Leadership is determined by fights within the pack. Its gut is full of toxins, which are used to create unique fire mixed with poison. This gives Houndoom's fire a foul odor and the burns it inflicts will never heal. After finishing off its prey, Houndoom divides it evenly among its pack. Houndoom appears near {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rough-terrain Pokémon|rough terrain areas}}. Its howling induces shivering in other Pokémon, and often sends them scurrying back to their nests. In the past, people thought Houndoom's howl came from the grim reaper.
===Forms===
Houndoom can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Houndoom.
As [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Houndoom, the ridges on its back thicken, and it gains additional bone-like rings around the base of its tail. The rings on its tail have small spikes on top resembling vertebrae. The ridge at the base of Mega Houndoom's neck is longer and curves forward towards its shoulders. Instead of a band with a skull pendant, there is a large, toothed structure around its neck. This bone-like formation has two large spikes on either side and three pointed teeth on the bottom. Mega Houndoom's horns now point straight up with a small, outward curve in the middle. The two bands on its hind legs have vanished, and those on its forelegs are broken in the front.
Its claws are a dark red due to its ability to generate more heat, which causes pain to Mega Houndoom.<ref>http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/#Houndoom</ref> Finally, the tip of its tail is now split down the middle. When it Mega Evolves, its entire body generates heat. Its fiery breath is now powerful enough to burn foes into ashes.
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===Evolution===
Houndoom evolves from {{p|Houndour}}.
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
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[[File:Malva Houndoom.png|thumb|left|250px|Houndoom in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Malva Houndoom.png|thumb|left|250px|Houndoom in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Malva Mega Houndoom.png|thumb|250px|Mega Houndoom in the anime]]
[[File:Malva Mega Houndoom.png|thumb|250px|Mega Houndoom in the anime]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Harrison's Houndoom]]=====
{{jo|Harrison}} used a Houndoom during the [[Silver Conference]], where it helped in recovering the flame of Ho-Oh and defeated [[Ash's Snorlax]] in their {{pkmn|battle}}. However, it lost to [[Ash's Bayleef]] and was Harrison's final Pokémon in the semifinals, where it lost to a {{p|Rhyhorn}}. It was often seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside of its Poké Ball]].
=====Other=====
Houndoom debuted in ''[[EP180|Houndoom's Special Delivery]]'', under the ownership of a [[Mareep farmer]], who [[nickname]]d it Doomy. When [[Misty's Togepi]] got separated from {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, it came across Doomy as it was delivering a package. Doomy then took Togepi to its home, where they were reunited with Ash's group.
In the beginning of ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', a {{OBP|Pokémon poacher|M04}} used a Houndoom and a {{p|Scyther}} to chase a {{OBP|Celebi|M04}}.
In ''[[AG002|A Ruin with a View]]'', {{tc|Team Magma Grunt}}s used multiple Houndoom during the takeover of the [[Oldale Town]] [[Pokémon Center]]. They reappeared in a flashback in ''[[AG027|A Three Team Scheme!]]''.
In ''[[AG115|Mean With Envy]]'' and ''[[AG116|Pacifidlog Jam]]'', {{OBP|Joshua|Coordinator}} used a Houndoom in the [[Pacifidlog Town]] {{pkmn|Contest}}.
In ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'' and ''[[DP166|The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!]]'', the [[Proprietor]] owns a Houndoom that is his loyal companion.
In ''[[XYS04|Mega Evolution Special IV]]'', [[Malva]] owns a Houndoom that can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]]. It was one of the ten Mega Evolved Pokémon that [[Alain]] and his {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} had to defeat, and it was eventually defeated after a battle. In ''[[XY134|The Right Hero for the Right Job!]]'', ''[[XY135|Rocking Kalos Defenses!]]'', and ''[[XY136|Forming a More Perfect Union!]]'', it helped fight [[Lysandre]] and later the [[Giant Rock]].
In ''[[XY094|From A to Z!]]'', [[Mable]]'s Houndoom pursued [[Z2]] in [[Terminus Cave]], but it was defeated by {{m|Land's Wrath}}.
In ''[[XY100|A Festival of Decisions!]]'', the ninja army used a Houndoom during the attack on [[Ninja Village]].
In ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'', a Houndoom that can Mega Evolve was under the control of [[Levi]] and [[Cherie]]'s Mega Wave. Houndoom was used to battle [[Ash's Pikachu]], [[Clemont's Chespin]], and {{OBP|Volcanion|M19}}. It was later freed from their control when [[Alva]]'s Mega Wave Crystal was destroyed, and it escaped.
In ''[[XY134|The Right Hero for the Right Job!]]'', {{tc|Team Flare Grunt}}s used multiple Houndoom to battle {{Steven}} and {{an|Serena}} at [[Lysandre Labs]].
In ''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'', a [[Pokémon poacher|Pokémon hunter]]'s Houndoom and another hunter's {{p|Sneasel}} searched for {{OBP|Zeraora|M21}}, but targeted a {{p|Teddiursa}} and {{p|Ditto}} instead. This forced Zeraora and soon {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}} and his friends to intervene, eventually leaving Sneasel defeated.
In ''[[JN053|Healing the Healer!]]'', the boss of a group of {{OBP|Pokémon hunters|JN053}} used a Houndoom to battle [[Goh]], after the latter's newly caught {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Drowzee}} began causing trouble. After defeating Drowzee, Houndoom battled {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Suicune}}, only to be defeated.
====Minor appearances====
In ''[[EP203|The Screen Actor's Guilt]]'', [[Vitzo]]'s fantasy featured a Houndoom.
In ''[[EP259|Entei at Your Own Risk]]'', two Houndoom were resting in some hot springs.
In ''[[AG015|Gonna Rule The School!]]'', the [[Pokémon Trainers' School]] lent a Houndoom to the school's underage students for use in lessons.
In ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', [[Dr. Yung]] created a {{pkmn2|Mirage}} Houndoom.
A Houndoom appeared in a visualization in ''[[AG121|Hi Ho Silver Wind!]]''.
In ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', multiple Houndoom were part of the feuding armies that were eventually placated by [[Sir Aaron]] in the past. Three of them attacked {{OBP|Lucario|M08}} just before.
A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Houndoom appeared in ''[[AG180|May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!]]''.
A Trainer's Houndoom appeared in a flashback in ''[[AG185|Duels of the Jungle!]]''.
In ''[[DP162|Playing the Performance Encore!]]'', a Coordinator's Houndoom was used alongside a {{p|Mightyena}} in the [[Contest Battle|Battle Stage]] of the {{to|Daybreak}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.
In ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', a Houndoom living in [[Pokémon Hills]] participated in the battle against the [[Genesect Army]].
A Houndoom that can Mega Evolve into Mega Houndoom appeared in the opening of ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]''.
In ''[[SM034|A Crowning Moment of Truth!]]'', two Trainers' Houndoom attended the [[Wela Fire Festival‎]].
In a flashback in ''[[SM100|Battling the Beast Within!]]'', the [[Ultra Rangers]]' Houndoom attempted to stop the {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Ultra Ruin Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} that was wreaking havoc at the [[Ultra Ruin]].
====Pokédex entries====
====Pokédex entries====
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