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Mega Houndoom

Mega Houndoom (Mega)Dark Fire
  • fog
  • sunny
Mega Houndoom is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Mega Houndoom is a Dark and Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,842 CP and is weak to Fighting, Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Snarl / Dark Pulse+. It is boosted by Fog and Sunny weather. Its shiny form is available.

Mega Houndoom Stats and Max CP

289 ATK
194 DEF
181 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
4344 CP
Lvl 40
3842 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2744 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
2195 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1647 CP

Mega Houndoom's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Mega Houndoom PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Mega Houndoom has always been a solid attacker in both its Dark and Fire typings, but with the additional Charged Attacks being added to Super Mega Levels, Mega Houndoom literally takes over the Dark-type throne with Dark Pulse+ while continuing to serve as a decent Fire-type Pokémon.

As a Dark type

Snarl and Dark Pulse+ crowns Mega Houndoom as the best Dark-type Pokémon, stealing the apex position from the upcoming Mega Absol Z. It deals around 5.7% more damage than the highly anticipated Z Mega, and offers substantially higher TDO.

But this is not the only impressive part. We all know Dark types compete for super-effective damage against Ghost and Psychic Raid Bosses, but Dawn Wings Necrozma and Mega Gengar have always surpassed them in raw DPS… until now. Indeed, Mega Houndoom is the first ever Dark Pokémon to edge out Mega Gengar as a counter in these Raids. Add the fact that Mega Houndoom resists both Ghost and Psychic moves, and Mega Gengar is weak to both, we finally have a new top-tier counter. Of course, the might of Dawn Wings Necrozma still remains supreme with the highest damage numbers against Ghost and Psychic, but against Ghost, Mega Houndoom is your go-to counter. The hound has truly risen to the top!

As a Fire type

As a Fire type, Mega Houndoom remains decent and quite outclassed. Fire Fang and Flamethrower with Mega Houndoom’s ATK don't churn out the numbers necessary to establish it at a higher slot in the Fire-type DPS rankings. It is considerably outclassed by regular Reshiram and a slew of Megas and Shadows, making it an underwhelming pick even though it's not bad per se.

Is Mega Houndoom future proof in Pokémon GO?

No. With the new additional Charged Attack mechanics, any offensively stronger Mega Evolution will quickly become top-notch once they gain access to these moves. If and when Mega Absol and Mega Tyranitar will gain these moves, they will instantly make Mega Houndoom inferior.

That said, Mega Houndoom will hold the distinction of being the first Dark-type Pokémon to surpass Mega Gengar against Ghost and Psychic Raid Bosses!

Mega Houndoom PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Mega Great League

Mega Houndoom is decent in the Mega Great League, primarily taking advantage of its hard-hitting Incinerate to plough down opponents, and with the guaranteed ATK buff from Trailblaze, it can steamroll through teams. However, it is quite frail and that prevents it from becoming truly meta in this format. Mega Dragonite, Mega Altaria, Mega Charizard X, Shadow Ninetales, Fearow, and Furret all go down for Mega Houndoom along with the obvious Ghost types (not Mimikyu). Among Incinerate users, it beats both Shadow Typhlosion and Skeledirge, but loses to Talonflame.

🟡 Mega Ultra League

Along with low bulk, Mega Houndoom's slow pace and availability of better options (Mega Malamar, for instance), make it an overall poor pick for the Mega Ultra League.

🟣 Mega Master League

In a league where all Mega Evolutions are able to flex their stats without any CP bounds, Mega Houndoom falls short of being meta. It enjoys some wins over types it is super-effective against, but is largely defeated by more than 2/3rds of the Mega Master League.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#39
DarkDark-type
#1
FireFire-type
#26
Great League: Mega EditionGreat League: Mega Edition
#193
Ultra League: Mega EditionUltra League: Mega Edition
#243
Master League: Mega EditionMaster League: Mega Edition
#70

Mega Houndoom Type Chart

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

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

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

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

Mega Houndoom best moveset

Moves

Snarl + Dark Pulse+

Dark
DarkSnarl
DarkDark Pulse+
Mega Houndoom's best Dark-type moveset is Snarl / Dark Pulse+, with 22.09 DPS and 486.2 TDO. These moves are boosted by Fog weather. Mega Houndoom ranks #1 (SS Tier) as a Dark attacker with that moveset.
1.DarkSnarlDarkDark Pulse+19.9222.09486.2
2.FireFire FangDarkDark Pulse+18.6120.63454.2
3.FireIncinerateDarkDark Pulse+17.4819.38426.7
4.DarkSnarlDarkFoul Play15.7017.42383.6
5.FireFire FangDarkFoul Play15.4717.17378.0
6.DarkSnarlFireFlamethrower14.9916.64366.3
7.FireIncinerateDarkFoul Play14.9516.59365.2
8.FireFire FangFireFlamethrower14.9016.54364.1
1–8 of 18

Fast Attacks

  • DarkSnarl11131.0s
    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 Fang1391.0s
    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 ↗
  • FireIncinerate32222.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Incinerate
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage32
    Energy22
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window0.7s - 2.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage20
    Energy20

    Effects
    Incinerate has no special effects.
    See Incinerate details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • DarkDark Pulse+1501003.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Dark Pulse+
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage150
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage60
    Energy40

    Effects
    Dark Pulse+ has no special effects.
    See Dark Pulse+ details page ↗
  • DarkCrunch65333.0s
    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 Play70502.0s
    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 Blast1401004.0s
    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 ↗
  • FireFlamethrower65502.0s
    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 ↗
  • GrassTrailblaze65502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Trailblaze
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.2s - 1.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage65
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Trailblaze has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
    See Trailblaze details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

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

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

Mega Houndoom CP Chart

CP Chart

Mega Houndoom reaches a maximum of 3,842 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 2,106–2,195 CP, rising to 2,633–2,744 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,579–1,647 CP.

Max CPMax CP3842 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1579 CP - 1647 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs2106 CP - 2195 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids2106 CP - 2195 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
2633 CP - 2744 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 guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
154 CP2170 CP3286 CP
4402 CP5518 CP6634 CP
7750 CP8866 CP9982 CP
101098 CP111208 CP121317 CP
131427 CP141537 CP151647 CP
161756 CP171866 CP181976 CP
192086 CP202195 CP212305 CP
222415 CP232525 CP242635 CP
252744 CP262854 CP272964 CP
283074 CP293184 CP303294 CP
313349 CP323403 CP333458 CP
343513 CP353568 CP363623 CP
373678 CP383733 CP393788 CP
403842 CP413891 CP423940 CP
433990 CP444039 CP454089 CP
464140 CP474190 CP484241 CP
494292 CP504344 CP

Pokédex information

Johto
Pokédex Number#229
Height1.9 m
Weight49.5 kg
RegionGeneration 2
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate6%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
Candy15 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
HoundourHoundour
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
HoundoomHoundoom
HoundoomHoundoom
  • 100 / 20 Energy (Mega Evolution)100 / 20 Energy (Mega Evolution)
Mega Houndoom (Mega)Mega Houndoom
  • Houndour evolves into Houndoom which costs 50 Candy.
  • Houndoom can transform into Mega Houndoom through Mega Evolution. This costs 100 energy the first time and 20 energy each subsequent time.

Mega Pokémon that boost Mega Houndoom

Photobomb

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

Dark Dark

Fire Fire

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega 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 Bonus –While 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.

Power-up costs

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

Mega Houndoom Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Mega 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 Mega Houndoom in Pokémon GO.

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Mega Houndoom family

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

HoundourHoundour
HoundoomHoundoom
Mega Houndoom (Mega)Mega Houndoom
Shadow Houndour (Shadow)Shadow Houndour
Shadow Houndoom (Shadow)Shadow Houndoom

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
Mega Houndoom (Mega)Mega Houndoom (Mega)Mega Houndoom (Mega)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmMega Houndoom (Mega)Mega Houndoom (Mega)
0.93 m0.95 m1.9 m2.85 m2.95 m

Mega Houndoom's height ranges from 0.93 m to 2.95 m, with the average being 1.9 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 Mega Houndoom in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.931 m0.95 m
3′01″3′01″
XS0.95 m1.9 m
3′01″6′03″
M1.425 m2.375 m
4′08″7′10″
XL2.375 m2.85 m
7′10″9′04″
XXL2.85 m2.945 m
9′04″9′08″

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

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Mega Houndoom

Mega Houndoom high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Mega Houndoom. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Mega Houndoom Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

Mega HoundoomMega HoundoomMega HoundoomMega Houndoom

Mega Houndoom Pokédex entries

Johto
VersionsPokédex entry
GoldIf you are burned by the flames it shoots from its mouth, the pain will never go away.
SilverUpon hearing its eerie howls, other POKéMON get the shivers and head straight back to their nests.
CrystalThe pungent- smelling flame that shoots from its mouth results from toxins burn­ ing in its body.
Ruby, SapphireIn a HOUNDOOM pack, the one with its horns raked sharply towards the back serves a leadership role. These POKéMON choose their leader by fighting amongst themselves.
EmeraldIn a HOUNDOOM pack, the one with its horns raked sharply back serves a leadership role. They choose their leader by fighting among themselves.
FireRedUpon hearing its eerie howls, other POKéMON get the shivers and head straight back to their nests.
LeafGreenIf you are burned by the flames it shoots from its mouth, the pain will never go away.
Diamond, PearlLong ago, people imagined its eerie howls to be the call of the grim reaper.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2The flames it breathes when angry contain toxins. If they cause a burn, it will hurt forever.
HeartGoldIf you are burned by the flames it shoots from its mouth, the pain will never go away.
SoulSilverUpon hearing its eerie howls, other Pokémon get the shivers and head straight back to their nests.
XLong ago, people imagined its eerie howls to be the call of the grim reaper.
YThe flames it breathes when angry contain toxins. If they cause a burn, it will hurt forever.
Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireIn 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.
Ultra SunThey spew flames mixed with poison to finish off their opponents. They divvy up their prey evenly among the members of their pack.
Ultra MoonIdentifiable by its eerie howls, people a long time ago thought it was the grim reaper and feared it.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Mega Houndoom’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

What are the best moves for Mega Houndoom in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Mega Houndoom in Pokémon GO are Snarl and Dark Pulse+. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 22.086 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 486.23.

How does Mega Houndoom perform in Raids?

Mega Houndoom struggles to perform in Raids.

How does Mega Houndoom rank as a Dark-type attacker?

Mega Houndoom is an SS-Tier Dark-type attacker, ranking at number #1 and providing exceptional value due to its strong stats and effective moveset.

How does Mega Houndoom rank as a Fire-type attacker?

Mega Houndoom is a solid A-Tier Fire-type attacker, ranking at number #26. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

What Mega Pokémon boost Mega Houndoom?

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

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

Mega Houndoom’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3842 CP and 4344 CP at Level 50.

Can Mega Houndoom be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Mega Houndoom can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Mega Houndoom Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Mega Houndoom cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.