Mega Houndoom
Dark/Fire-type, Generation 2. Ranked #8 among Dark-type raid attackers (Tier A).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Snarl Foul Play 26.7 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Foul Play costs 50 energy for 70 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Mega Houndoom takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 664
- 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
- 2,195 CP
Mega 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 STAB | Fire | 140 | 100 | 4.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
| Flamethrower STAB | Fire | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
| Foul Play Best 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
For raids and gyms, Mega Houndoom runs Snarl with Foul Play — 26.7 DPS and 508 TDO as a Dark-type attacker. It also covers the Fire slot with Fire Fang and Fire Blast.
The highest-damage fast move is Fire Fang (13 DPS); Snarl builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Rankings
Where Mega Houndoom places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | #8 | A | 26.7 | 508 | Snarl Foul Play |
| Fire | #21 | B | 25.5 | 486 | Fire Fang Fire Blast |
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Mega Houndoom is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Mega Houndoom
Use Mega Houndoom against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
Is Mega Houndoom good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Mega Houndoom is a Tier A Dark-type raid attacker, ranked #8 at 26.7 DPS. That is a team slot, not a bench filler. As a Mega it also boosts the damage of every other attacker in the raid while it is on the field.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 54 |
| Lv 2 | 170 |
| Lv 3 | 286 |
| Lv 4 | 402 |
| Lv 5 | 518 |
| Lv 6 | 634 |
| Lv 7 | 750 |
| Lv 8 | 866 |
| Lv 9 | 982 |
| Lv 10 | 1,098 |
| Lv 11 | 1,208 |
| Lv 12 | 1,317 |
| Lv 13 | 1,427 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,537 |
| Lv 15 | 1,647 |
| Lv 16 | 1,756 |
| Lv 17 | 1,866 |
| Lv 18 | 1,976 |
| Lv 19 | 2,086 |
| Lv 20 | 2,195 |
| Lv 21 | 2,305 |
| Lv 22 | 2,415 |
| Lv 23 | 2,525 |
| Lv 24 | 2,635 |
| Lv 25 | 2,744 |
| Lv 26 | 2,854 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,964 |
| Lv 28 | 3,074 |
| Lv 29 | 3,184 |
| Lv 30 | 3,294 |
| Lv 31 | 3,349 |
| Lv 32 | 3,403 |
| Lv 33 | 3,458 |
| Lv 34 | 3,513 |
| Lv 35 | 3,568 |
| Lv 36 | 3,623 |
| Lv 37 | 3,678 |
| Lv 38 | 3,733 |
| Lv 39 | 3,788 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,842 |
| Lv 41 | 3,891 |
| Lv 42 | 3,940 |
| Lv 43 | 3,990 |
| Lv 44 | 4,039 |
| Lv 45 | 4,089 |
| Lv 46 | 4,140 |
| Lv 47 | 4,190 |
| Lv 48 | 4,241 |
| Lv 49 | 4,292 |
| Lv 50 | 4,344 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0229
- Form
- Mega
- Height
- 1.40 m
- Weight
- 35.00 kg
- Family forms
- 5 released forms
- Game ID
- V0229_POKEMON_HOUNDOOM_MEGA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Mega Houndoom in Pokemon GO?
Mega Houndoom's best moveset is Snarl with Foul Play, worth 26.7 DPS as a Dark-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Mega Houndoom's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Mega Houndoom takes super effective damage from Fighting, Ground, Rock, Water. It resists Dark, Fire, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Steel. Psychic damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Mega Houndoom's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Houndoom reaches 4,344 CP at level 50 and 3,842 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is only while the Mega Evolution lasts; afterwards it drops back to Houndoom's 2,979 CP.
How do you get Mega Houndoom in Pokemon GO?
Mega Houndoom is not caught: you Mega Evolve a regular Houndoom for 100 Mega Energy the first time, and it reverts after 8 hours. Mega Energy comes from Mega Houndoom raids, and once you have evolved it once, from walking Houndoom as a buddy (15 per km).