Houndour Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Houndour in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Houndour
Houndour is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Dark/Fire typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 85.125 DPS.
Houndour can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Houndour is weak to Fighting, Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Psychic, Dark, Fire-type moves as Houndour resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Houndour is Mega Blaziken (85.125 DPS), Mega Lucario (83.833 DPS), and Primal Kyogre (78.848 DPS).
Catching Houndour: After defeating Houndour, the catch encounter will have a CP between 671 and 723 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 835-899 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Houndour from raids will have exactly 723 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Houndour?
The best counter for Houndour is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 85.125 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (83.833 DPS) and Primal Kyogre (78.848 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Houndour?
Houndour can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Houndour weak to?
Houndour is weak to Fighting, Ground, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Psychic, Dark, Fire, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Houndour be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Houndour's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Houndour from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Houndour from raids will have 723 CP at level 20, or 899 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 671. If you see 723 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Houndour worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Houndour is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Houndour?
For the best moveset for Houndour itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Houndour stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Houndour without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Houndour can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (67.273 DPS) and Pheromosa (66.074 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Houndour in raids?
Weather boost information for Houndour is not currently available. Dark-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.