Houndoom

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Houndoom is a Dark and Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Dark and Fire-type Pokémon, Houndoom is weak to Fighting, Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves.

Houndoom's maximum Combat Power stat is 2979 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Snarl / Foul Play. Houndoom encounters are boosted during Fog and Sunny weather. Shiny Houndoom is available! ✨

Houndoom Stats and Max CP

224 ATK
144 DEF
181 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2979 CP
Lvl 40
2635 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1882 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1505 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1129 CP

Houndoom's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Gym DefenderGym Defender
DarkDark-type
FireFire-type
Great LeagueGreat League
Ultra LeagueUltra League

Houndoom Type Chart

Houndoom takes increased damage from:Houndoom takes increased damage from:

FightingFighting160.0%
GroundGround160.0%
RockRock160.0%
WaterWater160.0%

Houndoom takes reduced damage from:Houndoom takes reduced damage from:

PsychicPsychic39.1%
DarkDark62.5%
FireFire62.5%
GhostGhost62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
IceIce62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Snarl + Foul Play

Houndoom's best Dark-type moveset is Snarl / Foul Play, with 12.50 DPS and 181.5 TDO. These moves are boosted by Fog weather. Houndoom ranks #37 (B Tier) as a Dark attacker with that moveset.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.DarkSnarl DarkFoul Play 12.50181.510.67
      2.FireFire Fang DarkFoul Play 12.33179.110.52
      3.DarkSnarl FireFlamethrower 11.96173.710.21
      4.FireFire Fang FireFlamethrower 11.91172.910.16
      5.DarkSnarl FireFire Blast 11.61168.69.91
      6.FireFire Fang FireFire Blast 11.52167.39.83
      7.FireFire Fang DarkCrunch 11.17162.29.53
      8.DarkSnarl DarkCrunch 11.03160.29.41

      Fast Attacks

      • DarkSnarlDamage11Energy13Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Snarl
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage11
        Energy13
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage5
        Energy13

        Effects
        Snarl has no special effects.
        See Snarl details page ↗
      • FireFire FangDamage13Energy9Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Fire Fang
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • GrassGrass
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage13
        Energy9
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.7s - 0.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage8
        Energy6

        Effects
        Fire Fang has no special effects.
        See Fire Fang details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • DarkCrunchDamage65Energy33Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Crunch
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage65
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window1.1s - 2.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy45

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Crunch has a 20.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Crunch details page ↗
      • DarkFoul PlayDamage70Energy50Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Foul Play
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • DarkDark
          • FairyFairy
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage70
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.7s - 1.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage65
        Energy40

        Effects
        Foul Play has no special effects.
        See Foul Play details page ↗
      • FireFire BlastDamage140Energy100Duration4.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Fire Blast
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • GrassGrass
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage140
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration4.0s
        Damage window2.9s - 3.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage140
        Energy80

        Effects
        Fire Blast has no special effects.
        See Fire Blast details page ↗
      • FireFlamethrowerDamage65Energy50Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Flamethrower
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • GrassGrass
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage65
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.3s - 1.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage90
        Energy55

        Effects
        Flamethrower has no special effects.
        See Flamethrower details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Houndoom's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Houndoom's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Houndoom has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Houndoom in the meta

      Houndoom in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Recommended moves

      ⚔️ Raids

      Houndoom is a very strong raid attacker - in its mega evolved form.

      🛡️ Gyms

      Houndoom isn’t bulky enough to last for long as a gym defender.

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      Recommended moves

      Preferred Moveset - Fire Fang, Crunch & Flamethrower

      🔵 Great League

      Houndoom struggles in PvP due to its middling stats and its fairly cumbersome moveset. A substantial adjustment to its available moveset will be necessary to see Houndoom break out into the meta, though it can occasionally hold its own in limited metas.

      🟡 Ultra League

      Different CP meta, same story. Houndoom doesn’t have the bulk or moveset to handle the bulky Ultra League meta.

      🟣 Master League

      NA

      Pokédex information

      Johto
      Pokédex Number#229
      Height1.4 m
      Weight35 kg
      RegionGeneration 2
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance3 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy5
      Stardust300
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy50
      Stardust50000
      Mega Energy reward
      For walking as a Buddy
      Candy15 Mega Energy

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Houndoom family

      A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Houndoom in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

      Houndour Pokémon GOHoundour
      Houndoom Pokémon GOHoundoom
      Mega Houndoom Pokémon GOMega Houndoom
      Shadow Houndour Pokémon GOShadow Houndour
      Shadow Houndoom Pokémon GOShadow Houndoom
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Houndoom scaled to 0.6535294117647059x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Houndoom scaled to 0.6617647058823529x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Houndoom scaled to 1.0735294117647058x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmHoundoom scaled to 1.4852941176470589x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Houndoom scaled to 1.6911764705882355x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.69 m0.7 m1.4 m2.1 m2.45 m

      Houndoom's height ranges from 0.69 m to 2.45 m, with the average being 1.4 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

      Size bounds

      This table shows the size bounds of Houndoom in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.686 m0.7 m
      2′03″2′04″
      XS0.7 m1.4 m
      2′04″4′07″
      M1.05 m1.75 m
      3′05″5′09″
      XL1.75 m2.1 m
      5′09″6′11″
      XXL2.1 m2.45 m
      6′11″8′00″
      Encounter data
      Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
      Movement Timer11s
      Jump Time2s
      Attack Probability20.0%
      Attack Timer20s
      Dodge Probability15.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance1
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Houndoom CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Houndoom's has 2979 max CP (at Level 50). A Houndoom obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1432 CP to 1505 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1790 CP to 1882 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Houndoom can be found in the 1074 CP to 1129 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP2979 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch1074 CP - 1129 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs1432 CP - 1505 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids1432 CP - 1505 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      1790 CP - 1882 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Houndoom Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      137 CP2116 CP3196 CP
      4275 CP5355 CP6434 CP
      7514 CP8594 CP9673 CP
      10753 CP11828 CP12903 CP
      13978 CP141054 CP151129 CP
      161204 CP171279 CP181355 CP
      191430 CP201505 CP211581 CP
      221656 CP231731 CP241807 CP
      251882 CP261957 CP272032 CP
      282108 CP292183 CP302258 CP
      312296 CP322334 CP332371 CP
      342409 CP352447 CP362484 CP
      372522 CP382559 CP392597 CP
      402635 CP412668 CP422702 CP
      432736 CP442770 CP452804 CP
      462839 CP472873 CP482908 CP
      492943 CP502979 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Houndoom

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Houndoom's Dark and Fire-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Houndoom.

      Dark Dark

      Fire Fire

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Houndoom Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Houndoom Candy296 Houndoom Candy XL
      LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Houndoom Candy10 Houndoom Candy XL
      LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Houndoom Candy-
      LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Houndoom Candy-
      LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Houndoom Candy-
      LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Houndoom Candy-
      LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Houndoom Candy-
      LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Houndoom Candy-
      LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Houndoom Candy-

      Houndoom Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Houndoom from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Houndoom in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Houndoom Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Houndoom Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Houndoom Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Houndoom Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Houndoom Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Houndoom Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Houndoom Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Houndoom Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Houndoom Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Houndoom Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Houndoom Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Houndoom Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Houndoom Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Houndoom Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Houndoom Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Houndoom Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Houndoom Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Houndoom Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Houndoom Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Houndoom Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Houndoom Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Houndoom Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Houndoom Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Houndoom Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Houndoom Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Houndoom Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Houndoom Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Houndoom Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Houndoom Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Houndoom Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Houndoom Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Houndoom Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Houndoom Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Houndoom Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Houndoom Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Houndoom Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Houndoom Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Houndoom Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Houndoom Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Houndoom Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Houndoom Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Houndoom Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Houndoom Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Houndoom Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Houndoom Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Houndoom Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Houndoom Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Houndoom Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Houndoom Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Houndoom Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Houndoom Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Houndoom Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Houndoom Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Houndoom Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Houndoom Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Houndoom Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Houndoom Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Houndoom Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Houndoom Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Houndoom Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Houndoom Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Houndoom Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Houndoom Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Houndoom Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Houndoom Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Houndoom Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Houndoom Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Houndoom Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Houndoom Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Houndoom Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Houndoom Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Houndoom Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Houndoom Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Houndoom Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Houndoom Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Houndoom Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Houndoom Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Houndoom Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Houndoom Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Houndoom Candy XL280,000304 Houndoom Candy10 Houndoom Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Houndoom Candy XL290,000304 Houndoom Candy20 Houndoom Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Houndoom Candy XL301,000304 Houndoom Candy30 Houndoom Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Houndoom Candy XL312,000304 Houndoom Candy40 Houndoom Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Houndoom Candy XL323,000304 Houndoom Candy52 Houndoom Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Houndoom Candy XL334,000304 Houndoom Candy64 Houndoom Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Houndoom Candy XL346,000304 Houndoom Candy76 Houndoom Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Houndoom Candy XL358,000304 Houndoom Candy88 Houndoom Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Houndoom Candy XL370,000304 Houndoom Candy103 Houndoom Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Houndoom Candy XL382,000304 Houndoom Candy118 Houndoom Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Houndoom Candy XL395,000304 Houndoom Candy133 Houndoom Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Houndoom Candy XL408,000304 Houndoom Candy148 Houndoom Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Houndoom Candy XL421,000304 Houndoom Candy165 Houndoom Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Houndoom Candy XL434,000304 Houndoom Candy182 Houndoom Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Houndoom Candy XL448,000304 Houndoom Candy199 Houndoom Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Houndoom Candy XL462,000304 Houndoom Candy216 Houndoom Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Houndoom Candy XL476,000304 Houndoom Candy236 Houndoom Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Houndoom Candy XL490,000304 Houndoom Candy256 Houndoom Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Houndoom Candy XL505,000304 Houndoom Candy276 Houndoom Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Houndoom Candy XL520,000304 Houndoom Candy296 Houndoom Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Houndoom

      Houndoom high resolution sprites

      Houndoom Pokédex entries

      Johto

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Houndoom’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Dark and Fire-type Pokémon, Houndoom is weak to Fighting, Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Houndoom in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Houndoom in Pokémon GO are Snarl and Foul Play. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 12.496 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 181.518.

      How does Houndoom perform in Raids?

      Houndoom's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Houndoom rank as a Dark-type attacker?

      Houndoom is a B-Tier Dark-type attacker, ranking at number #37 with limited utility in specific matchups.

      How does Houndoom rank as a Fire-type attacker?

      Houndoom is an F-Tier Fire-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Houndoom?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Houndoom: Mega Gyarados, Mega Houndoom, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Sableye, Mega Sharpedo, Mega Absol, Mega Malamar, Mega Houndoom, Mega Blaziken, Mega Camerupt, and Primal Groudon.

      What is Houndoom’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

      Houndoom’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2635 CP and 2979 CP at Level 50.

      Can Houndoom be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Houndoom can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Houndoom Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Houndoom cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.