Abilities
If you are burned by the flames it shoots from its mouth, the pain will never go away.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
In-game descriptions of Houndoom Mega across different games
- Pokémon Gold
- "If you are burned by the flames it shoots from its mouth, the pain will never go away."
- Pokémon Silver
- "Upon hearing its eerie howls, other POKéMON get the shivers and head straight back to their nests."
- Pokémon Crystal
- "The pungent- smelling flame that shoots from its mouth results from toxins burn ing in its body."
- Pokémon Ruby
- "In a HOUNDOOM pack, the one with its horns raked sharply towards the back serves a leadership role. These POKéMON choose their leader by fighting amongst themselves."
- Pokémon Emerald
- "In a HOUNDOOM pack, the one with its horns raked sharply back serves a leadership role. They choose their leader by fighting among themselves."
- Pokémon Diamond
- "Long ago, people imagined its eerie howls to be the call of the grim reaper."
About Houndoom Mega
Houndoom Mega is the Dark Pokémon a Dark/Fire type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 600 with Solar Power as its ability.
What is Houndoom Mega weak to?
Houndoom Mega is a Dark/Fire-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Water, Fighting, Ground, Rock. It resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Ghost, Dark, Steel. It is immune to Psychic.
How to counter Houndoom Mega
To counter Houndoom Mega in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Water or Fighting or Ground or Rock moves and can withstand its Dark/Fire STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Houndoom Mega in competitive teams
Houndoom Mega can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Houndoom Mega on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
