Houndoom
#229 (Johto)
Best moveset for Houndoom
The best moves for Houndoom are Fire Fang and Foul Play when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Pokémon type
Dark
Fire
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Houndour family. Houndoom evolves from Houndour which costs 50 Candy.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Houndoom, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Houndoom is a Dark & Fire Pokémon which evolves from Houndour. It is vulnerable to Fighting, Ground, Rock and Water moves. Houndoom's strongest moveset is Fire Fang & Foul Play and it has a Max CP of 2,635.
About
"In a Houndoom pack, the one with its horns raked sharply toward the back serves a leadership role. These Pokémon choose their leader by fighting among themselves."
Base stats
| Attack | 224 |
| Defense | 144 |
| Stamina | 181 |
Max CP
| Level 15 (research encounters) |
1,129 View IV chart » |
| Level 20 (max hatched / raids) |
1,505 View IV chart » |
| Level 30 (max wild) |
2,258 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 2,635 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,882 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,447 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 154 |
Size
| Height | 1.4 m |
| Weight | 35 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 15% |
| Base flee rate | 6% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Best moveset for Houndoom
The best moves for Houndoom are Fire Fang and Foul Play when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Fang | 12 | 8.9 | 16 |
| Snarl | 12 | 12.7 | 13.1 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flamethrower | 70 | -22.7 | 38.2 |
| Fire Blast | 140 | -23.8 | 40 |
| Crunch | 70 | -10.3 | 26.3 |
| Foul Play | 70 | -25 | 42 |
| 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 Houndoom?
Houndoom 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 Houndoom are:
- Lucario,
- Rampardos,
- Kingler,
- Landorus (Therian),
- Conkeldurr.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucario | Counter | Aura Sphere | 100% |
| Rampardos | Smack Down | Rock Slide | 97% |
| Kingler | Bubble | Crabhammer | 95% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Rock Throw | Earth Power | 93% |
| Conkeldurr | Counter | Dynamic Punch | 93% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Mud Shot | Earth Power | 92% |
| Breloom | Counter | Dynamic Punch | 91% |
| Kyogre | Waterfall | Hydro Pump | 91% |
| Kyogre | Waterfall | Surf | 90% |
| Excadrill | Mud-Slap | Earthquake | 90% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Houndoom
| 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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