Shadow Houndour
Dark/Fire-type, Generation 2. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 363.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Feint Attack Flamethrower
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Flamethrower costs 50 energy for 65 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Houndour takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 363
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 705 CP
Shadow Houndour moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ember STAB | Fire | 10 | 10 | 1.0s | 10 | 10 |
| Feint Attack Best STAB | Dark | 11 | 10 | 1.0s | 11 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch STAB | Dark | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.97 |
| Dark Pulse STAB | Dark | 80 | 50 | 3.0s | 26.7 | 1.60 |
| Flamethrower Best STAB | Fire | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ember | Fire | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
| Feint Attack | Dark | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Feint Attack (11 DPS); Ember builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
How to get Shadow Houndour
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Houndour 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 | 28 | 1,067 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 28 | 1,155 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 671 | 723 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 835 | 899 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 671 | 723 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 507 | 546 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 671 | 723 |
Is Shadow Houndour good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Houndour 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 (152), 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 3 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 | 17 |
| Lv 2 | 54 |
| Lv 3 | 92 |
| Lv 4 | 129 |
| Lv 5 | 166 |
| Lv 6 | 203 |
| Lv 7 | 241 |
| Lv 8 | 278 |
| Lv 9 | 315 |
| Lv 10 | 352 |
| Lv 11 | 388 |
| Lv 12 | 423 |
| Lv 13 | 458 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 493 |
| Lv 15 | 529 |
| Lv 16 | 564 |
| Lv 17 | 599 |
| Lv 18 | 635 |
| Lv 19 | 670 |
| Lv 20 | 705 |
| Lv 21 | 740 |
| Lv 22 | 776 |
| Lv 23 | 811 |
| Lv 24 | 846 |
| Lv 25 | 881 |
| Lv 26 | 917 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 952 |
| Lv 28 | 987 |
| Lv 29 | 1,023 |
| Lv 30 | 1,058 |
| Lv 31 | 1,076 |
| Lv 32 | 1,093 |
| Lv 33 | 1,111 |
| Lv 34 | 1,128 |
| Lv 35 | 1,146 |
| Lv 36 | 1,164 |
| Lv 37 | 1,181 |
| Lv 38 | 1,199 |
| Lv 39 | 1,217 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,234 |
| Lv 41 | 1,250 |
| Lv 42 | 1,266 |
| Lv 43 | 1,282 |
| Lv 44 | 1,298 |
| Lv 45 | 1,314 |
| Lv 46 | 1,330 |
| Lv 47 | 1,346 |
| Lv 48 | 1,362 |
| Lv 49 | 1,379 |
| Lv 50 | 1,395 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0228
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 0.61 m
- Weight
- 10.80 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 50
- Family forms
- 5 released forms
- Game ID
- V0228_POKEMON_HOUNDOUR_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Houndour in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Houndour's best moveset is Feint Attack (fast) with Flamethrower (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Houndour's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Houndour 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 Houndour's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Houndour reaches 1,395 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,234 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 Houndour?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Houndour shows 705 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 881 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 Houndour in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Houndour spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Houndour be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow Houndour 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.