Mega Houndoom
Dark/Fire-type, Generation 2. Ranked #11 among Dark-type raid attackers (Tier B).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Snarl Foul Play 16.7 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 — 16.7 DPS and 318 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 | #11 | B | 16.7 | 318 | Snarl Foul Play |
| Fire | #24 | B | 16.5 | 315 | Fire Fang Fire Blast |
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- Mega
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Mega Houndoom raid guide
Best counters against Mega Houndoom
Use Mega Houndoom against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Mega Houndoom
- Evolve from
- Houndoom · Candy
- Raids
- Mega raid boss
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 98 | 3,321 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 98 | 3,595 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,159 | 2,250 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,685 | 2,799 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,159 | 2,250 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,632 | 1,701 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,159 | 2,250 |
Is Mega Houndoom good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tier B at rank #11 makes Mega Houndoom a useful Dark-type filler rather than an endgame pick. Build one if your Dark bench is thin, but keep the XL Candy for something stronger.
- Attack is its highest stat (289), 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.
- 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 | 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 (fast) with Foul Play (charged), worth 16.7 DPS as a Dark-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Mega Houndoom's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Mega 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 Mega Houndoom's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Houndoom reaches 4,344 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,842 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 Mega Houndoom?
A perfect 15/15/15 Mega Houndoom shows 2,195 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,744 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.
How do you get Mega Houndoom in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Houndoom ( Candy). It is currently a Mega Raids raid boss.
Can Mega Houndoom be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Mega 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.