Houndoom
Dark/Fire-type, Generation 2. Evolves into Mega Houndoom for Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Fire Fang Fire Blast
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Fire Blast costs 100 energy for 140 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Houndoom takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 549
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 15 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,505 CP
Houndoom moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch STAB | Dark | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.97 |
| Fire Blast Best STAB | Fire | 140 | 100 | 4.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
| Flamethrower STAB | Fire | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
| Foul Play STAB | Dark | 70 | 50 | 2.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Fire Blast | Fire | 140 | 80 | 1.75 | — |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Foul Play | Dark | 65 | 40 | 1.63 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Fire Fang (13 DPS); Snarl builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- 3-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Houndoom raid guide
Best counters against Houndoom
Use Houndoom against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Houndoom
- Evolve from
- Houndour · 50 Candy
- Raids
- 3-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Houndoom knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 66 | 2,277 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 66 | 2,465 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,468 | 1,543 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,826 | 1,919 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,468 | 1,543 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,110 | 1,167 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,468 | 1,543 |
Is Houndoom good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Houndoom has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (224), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Houndoom deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Fog weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 37 |
| Lv 2 | 116 |
| Lv 3 | 196 |
| Lv 4 | 275 |
| Lv 5 | 355 |
| Lv 6 | 434 |
| Lv 7 | 514 |
| Lv 8 | 594 |
| Lv 9 | 673 |
| Lv 10 | 753 |
| Lv 11 | 828 |
| Lv 12 | 903 |
| Lv 13 | 978 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,054 |
| Lv 15 | 1,129 |
| Lv 16 | 1,204 |
| Lv 17 | 1,279 |
| Lv 18 | 1,355 |
| Lv 19 | 1,430 |
| Lv 20 | 1,505 |
| Lv 21 | 1,581 |
| Lv 22 | 1,656 |
| Lv 23 | 1,731 |
| Lv 24 | 1,807 |
| Lv 25 | 1,882 |
| Lv 26 | 1,957 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,032 |
| Lv 28 | 2,108 |
| Lv 29 | 2,183 |
| Lv 30 | 2,258 |
| Lv 31 | 2,296 |
| Lv 32 | 2,334 |
| Lv 33 | 2,371 |
| Lv 34 | 2,409 |
| Lv 35 | 2,447 |
| Lv 36 | 2,484 |
| Lv 37 | 2,522 |
| Lv 38 | 2,559 |
| Lv 39 | 2,597 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,635 |
| Lv 41 | 2,668 |
| Lv 42 | 2,702 |
| Lv 43 | 2,736 |
| Lv 44 | 2,770 |
| Lv 45 | 2,804 |
| Lv 46 | 2,839 |
| Lv 47 | 2,873 |
| Lv 48 | 2,908 |
| Lv 49 | 2,943 |
| Lv 50 | 2,979 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0229
- Height
- 1.40 m
- Weight
- 35.00 kg
- Family forms
- 5 released forms
- Game ID
- V0229_POKEMON_HOUNDOOM
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Houndoom in Pokemon GO?
Houndoom's best moveset is Fire Fang (fast) with Fire Blast (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Houndoom's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Houndoom takes super effective damage from Fighting, Ground, Rock, Water-type moves. It resists Psychic, Dark, Fire, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Houndoom's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Houndoom reaches 2,979 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,635 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Houndoom?
A perfect 15/15/15 Houndoom shows 1,505 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,882 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Houndoom better than regular Houndoom?
Shadow Houndoom deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Houndoom in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Houndour (50 Candy). It is currently a 3-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Houndoom be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Houndoom depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.