Shadow Houndoom
Dark/Fire-type, Generation 2. Ranked #15 among Dark-type raid attackers (Tier B).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Snarl Foul Play 15.3 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Foul Play costs 50 energy for 70 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow 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
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,505 CP
Shadow 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, Shadow Houndoom runs Snarl with Foul Play — 15.3 DPS and 292 TDO as a Dark-type attacker.
The highest-damage fast move is Fire Fang (13 DPS); Snarl builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Rankings
Where Shadow Houndoom places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | #15 | B | 15.3 | 292 | Snarl Foul Play |
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Houndoom
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Houndoom knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
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 Shadow Houndoom good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tier B at rank #15 makes Shadow 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 (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.
- 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
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.40 m
- Weight
- 35.00 kg
- Family forms
- 5 released forms
- Game ID
- V0229_POKEMON_HOUNDOOM_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Houndoom in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Houndoom's best moveset is Snarl (fast) with Foul Play (charged), worth 15.3 DPS as a Dark-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Houndoom's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow 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 Shadow Houndoom's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow 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 Shadow Houndoom?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow 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.
How do you get Shadow Houndoom in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Houndoom spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Houndoom be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow 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.