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Houndoom-Mega

Houndoom-Mega

DARKFIRE
HP
75
Atk
90
Def
90
SpA
140
SpD
90
Spe
115
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Weaknesses

  • FIGHTING2x
  • GROUND2x
  • ROCK2x
  • WATER2x

Best Nature

Timid 1/0/0/32/1/32

Best Moveset

  1. Dark PulseDARKSpecial23.1%
  2. ProtectNORMALStatus22.8%
  3. Heat WaveFIRESpecial22.2%
  4. Solar BeamGRASSSpecial9.6%

Best Ability / Item

flashfireHoundoominiteHoundoominite

Houndoom-Mega technical VGC usage sections

Best Houndoom-Mega Moves

  • #1

    Dark Pulse

    DARSpecial80 BP

    The user releases a horrible aura imbued with ill intent. This may also make the target flinch.

    23.07%
  • #2

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    22.78%
  • #3

    Heat Wave

    FIRSpecial95 BP

    The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokémon. This may also leave them with a burn.

    22.23%
  • #4

    Solar Beam

    GRASpecial120 BP

    The user gathers light on the first turn, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

    9.60%
  • #5

    Overheat

    FIRSpecial130 BP

    The user attacks the target with all its might. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.

    5.47%
  • #6

    Nasty Plot

    DARStatus

    The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Atk stat.

    4.14%
  • #7

    Sludge Bomb

    POISpecial90 BP

    The user hurls unsanitary sludge at the target to inflict damage. This may also poison the target.

    2.66%
  • #8

    Flamethrower

    FIRSpecial90 BP

    The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

    2.22%
  • #9

    Scorching Sands

    GROSpecial70 BP

    The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.

    2.21%
  • #10

    Snarl

    DARSpecial55 BP

    The user yells as if it's ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.

    1.82%
  • #11

    Other

    3.80%

Best Houndoom-Mega Natures

  • #1

    Timid 1/0/0/32/1/32

    28.85%
  • #2

    Timid 2/0/0/32/0/32

    19.00%
  • #3

    Timid 0/0/2/32/0/32

    9.21%
  • #4

    Modest 2/0/0/32/0/32

    3.48%
  • #5

    Timid 0/0/0/32/2/32

    3.18%
  • #6

    Timid 1/0/3/32/0/30

    2.84%
  • #7

    Timid 2/0/8/32/1/23

    2.25%
  • #8

    Timid 6/0/0/32/0/28

    2.02%
  • #9

    Timid 18/0/0/28/0/20

    1.91%
  • #10

    Timid 1/0/2/32/2/29

    1.42%
  • #11

    Other

    25.84%

Best Houndoom-Mega Abilities

  • #1

    flashfire

    83.95%
  • #2

    unnerve

    10.67%
  • #3

    earlybird

    5.38%

Best Houndoom-Mega Items

  • #1
    Houndoominite

    Houndoominite

    Allows Houndoom to Mega Evolve into Mega Houndoom.

    82.46%
  • #2
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    10.79%
  • #3
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Raises the power of moves, but causes recoil damage.

    3.07%
  • #4
    Black Glasses

    Black Glasses

    Raises the power of Dark-type moves. Note: Formatted as BlackGlasses prior to Generation VI .

    1.35%
  • #5
    Charcoal

    Charcoal

    Raises the power of Fire-type moves.

    0.54%
  • #6
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Raises user's Speed , but they can only use one move.

    0.49%
  • #7
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    0.45%
  • #8
    Shuca Berry

    Shuca Berry

    Reduces damage taken from a super effective Ground-type move.

    0.20%
  • #9
    Expert Belt

    Expert Belt

    Increases the power of super effective moves.

    0.17%
  • #10
    Zoom Lens

    Zoom Lens

    A Pokémon held item . If the holder moves after its target moves, its Accuracy will be boosted.

    0.16%
  • #11

    Other

    0.32%

Best Houndoom-Mega Teammates

  • #1
    TorkoalTorkoal
    FIR
    TeamsBuilder
    13.81%
  • #2
    WhimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    10.64%
  • #3
    FarigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    5.29%
  • #4
    HelioliskHeliolisk
    ELENOR
    TeamsBuilder
    4.76%
  • #5
    SableyeSableye
    DARGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    4.02%
  • #6
    NinetalesNinetales
    FIR
    TeamsBuilder
    3.78%
  • #7
    VenusaurVenusaur
    GRAPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    3.32%
  • #8
    BasculegionBasculegion
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    2.79%
  • #9
    AerodactylAerodactyl
    ROCFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    2.59%
  • #10
    VileplumeVileplume
    GRAPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    2.44%
  • #11

    Other

    46.56%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Houndoom-Mega?

The best moveset for Houndoom-Mega in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Dark Pulse, Protect, Heat Wave, Solar Beam.

How to counter Houndoom-Mega in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Houndoom-Mega can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (fighting 2x, ground 2x, rock 2x, water 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Houndoom-Mega?

The best item for Houndoom-Mega is typically Houndoominite, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.