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Shadow Houndoom

Shadow Houndoom (Shadow)Dark Fire
  • fog
  • sunny
Shadow Houndoom is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Shadow Houndoom is a Dark and Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,635 CP and is weak to Fighting, Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Snarl / Foul Play. It is boosted by Fog and Sunny weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow 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
1505 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1129 CP

Shadow Houndoom's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Shadow Houndoom PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

⚔️ Raids

Shadow Houndoom is a decent Dark-type raid attacker, though it trails behind its non-shadow Mega form.

🛡️ Gyms

Shadow Houndoom isn’t worth powering up for a gym defender role.

Shadow Houndoom PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

Preferred Moveset - Fire Fang , Crunch & Flamethrower

🔵 Great League

Shadow Houndoom can play an anti-meta role in certain limited cups, dishing out aggressive fiery output. However, its lack of bulk and slow pacing means it is heavily reliant on alignment to succeed.

🟡 Ultra League

Shadow Houndoom suffers from the same issues in the Ultra League. Presently, it isn’t viable to power one up - potentially a movepool shakeup in the future could bring it some utility.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#169
DarkDark-type
#19
FireFire-type
#54
Great LeagueGreat League
#147
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#177

Shadow Houndoom Type Chart

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

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

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

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

Shadow Houndoom best moveset

Moves

Snarl + Foul Play

Dark
DarkSnarl
DarkFoul Play
Shadow Houndoom's best Dark-type moveset is Snarl / Foul Play, with 15.78 DPS and 215.0 TDO. These moves are boosted by Fog weather. Shadow Houndoom ranks #19 (A Tier) as a Dark attacker with that moveset.
1.DarkSnarlDarkFoul Play13.3715.78215.0
2.FireFire FangDarkFoul Play13.1915.56212.0
3.DarkSnarlFireFlamethrower12.7915.10205.7
4.FireFire FangFireFlamethrower12.7315.03204.8
5.FireIncinerateDarkFoul Play12.6214.89202.9
6.DarkSnarlFireFire Blast12.3714.60198.9
7.FireFire FangFireFire Blast12.2714.48197.3
8.FireIncinerateFireFlamethrower12.2014.40196.2
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

  • 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 ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

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

The following chart shows Shadow Houndoom's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow 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 Shadow Houndoom has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Houndoom CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Houndoom reaches a maximum of 2,635 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,374–1,505 CP, rising to 1,718–1,882 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,074–1,129 CP.

Max CPMax CP2635 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 catchRaids1374 CP - 1505 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1718 CP - 1882 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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

Shadow 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
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

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 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.
How to purify Shadow Houndoom
Purification cost3 Candy
3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Houndoom

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Houndoom's Dark and Fire-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow 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 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Houndoom Candy360 Shadow Houndoom Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Houndoom Candy12 Shadow Houndoom Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Houndoom Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Houndoom Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Houndoom Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Houndoom Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Houndoom Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Houndoom Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Houndoom Candy-

Shadow Houndoom Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Houndoom from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Houndoom in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Shadow Houndoom family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow 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

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Houndoom

Shadow Houndoom high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow 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

Shadow Houndoom Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

Shadow HoundoomShadow HoundoomShadow HoundoomShadow Houndoom

Shadow 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 Shadow Houndoom’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

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

The best moves for Shadow Houndoom in Pokémon GO are Snarl and Foul Play. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 15.777 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 214.984.

How does Shadow Houndoom perform in Raids?

Shadow Houndoom is not recommended for Raid use.

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

Shadow Houndoom is a solid A-Tier Dark-type attacker, ranking at number #19. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

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

Shadow Houndoom is a C-Tier Fire-type attacker, ranking at number #54. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Houndoom?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow 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 Shadow Houndoom’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

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

Can Shadow Houndoom be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Houndoom can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Houndoom Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Houndoom cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.