Houndour
#228 (Johto)
Best moveset for Houndour
The best moves for Houndour are Feint Attack and Flamethrower when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Feint Attack | 13.3 dps |
| Flamethrower | 38.2 dps |
Defense
| Feint Attack | 13.3 dps |
| Crunch | 26.3 dps |
Pokémon type
Dark
Fire
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Houndour family. Houndour evolves into Houndoom which costs 50 Candy.
Evolving Mega Houndoom costs 200 Mega Energy the first time, and 40 Mega Energy every other time.
Houndour Raid Guide
Houndour has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 1 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Houndour, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Houndour is a Dark & Fire Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Fighting, Ground, Rock and Water moves. Houndour's strongest moveset is Feint Attack & Flamethrower and it has a Max CP of 1,234. Houndour evolves into Houndoom.
About
"Houndour hunt as a coordinated pack. They communicate with each other using a variety of cries to corner their prey. This Pokémon's remarkable teamwork is unparalleled."
Base stats
| Attack | 152 | |
| Defense | 83 | |
| Stamina | 128 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
529 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
705 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,058 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 1,234 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 881 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,146 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 113 |
Size
| Height | 0.61 m |
| Weight | 10.8 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 40% |
| Base flee rate | 10% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Best moveset for Houndour
The best moves for Houndour are Feint Attack and Flamethrower when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Feint Attack | 13.3 dps |
| Flamethrower | 38.2 dps |
Defense
| Feint Attack | 13.3 dps |
| Crunch | 26.3 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ember | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Feint Attack | 10 | 10 | 13.3 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | 80 | -16.7 | 32 |
| Flamethrower | 70 | -22.7 | 38.2 |
| Crunch | 70 | -10.3 | 26.3 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Houndour?
Houndour is a Dark/Fire type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Fighting, Ground, Rock and Water moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Houndour are:
- Lucario,
- Terrakion,
- Rampardos,
- Urshifu (Rapid Strike),
- Urshifu (Single Strike).
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucario | Counter | Aura Sphere | 100% |
| Terrakion | Smack Down | Sacred Sword | 97% |
| Rampardos | Smack Down | Rock Slide | 97% |
| Urshifu (Rapid Strike) | Counter | Dynamic Punch | 97% |
| Urshifu (Single Strike) | Counter | Dynamic Punch | 97% |
| Kingler | Bubble | Crabhammer | 95% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Rock Throw | Earth Power | 93% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Mud Shot | Earthquake | 93% |
| Conkeldurr | Counter | Dynamic Punch | 93% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Mud Shot | Earth Power | 92% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Houndour
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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