Houndoom — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Houndoom is a special attacker built around special attacks (110 Sp. Atk). It can trade hits at a competitive speed tier, and it's commonly used because its dark/fire typing resists 6 attack types but you'll need to play around 4 weaknesses."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Open Houndoom into a favorable type matchup using its dark/fire STAB.
- 2
Pick the move that does the most damage to the most likely switch-in, not just the current Pokémon.
- 3
Pivot out once the opponent brings in a counter — don't get walled and lose a turn.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Switching Houndoom into water and fighting attacks — it's a fast way to lose half your team's plan.
- ✕
Locking into the wrong move. Always read the opponent's switch-in before clicking.
Why we rate Houndoom the way we do
- Frail — one wrong switch can lose it
- Dual typing — more weaknesses to track
- Multiple abilities to choose between
Base Stats
Total: 500Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
Mega Evolutions
Houndoom transforms mid-battle when holding the right Mega Stone. Each form has its own stats, typing and ability.
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Where Houndoom shows up
#153
Usage ~1.41% · Win rate ~51.17%
#165
Usage ~1.31% · Win rate ~50.88%
Houndoom FAQ
- What are Houndoom's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Houndoom can run early-bird, flash-fire, unnerve. The competitive default is usually early-bird — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Houndoom weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Houndoom takes extra damage from water, fighting, ground, rock. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Houndoom?
- The best moveset for Houndoom depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Houndoom in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Houndoom are Pokémon with strong water, fighting, ground, rock attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Houndoom good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Houndoom's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.