Mega Houndoom Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mega Houndoom in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mega Houndoom
Mega Houndoom is a Mega Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with dark/fire typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 36.875 DPS. Mega Houndoom's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Mega Houndoom 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: Mega Houndoom is weak to Fighting, Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Psychic, Dark, Fire-type moves as Mega Houndoom 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 Mega Houndoom is Mega Blaziken (36.875 DPS), Mega Lucario (36.333 DPS), and Shadow Landorus (Therian) (34.273 DPS).
Catching Mega Houndoom: After defeating Mega Houndoom, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2159 and 2250 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2685-2799 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mega Houndoom from raids will have exactly 2250 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 Mega Houndoom?
The best counter for Mega Houndoom is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 36.875 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (36.333 DPS) and Shadow Landorus (Therian) (34.273 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mega Houndoom?
Mega Houndoom 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 Mega Houndoom weak to?
Mega Houndoom is weak to Fighting, Ground, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Psychic, Dark, Fire, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mega Houndoom be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Mega Houndoom's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Mega Houndoom from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mega Houndoom from raids will have 2250 CP at level 20, or 2799 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2159. If you see 2250 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mega Houndoom worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mega Houndoom 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 Mega Houndoom?
For the best moveset for Mega Houndoom itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mega Houndoom 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 Mega Houndoom without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mega Houndoom can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (28.818 DPS) and Pheromosa (28.148 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 Mega Houndoom in raids?
Mega Houndoom is weather boosted during fog,sunny weather. When boosted, Mega Houndoom is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (2685-2799 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.