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Houndoom
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Houndoom

Dark Pokémon

If you are burned by the flames it shoots from its mouth, the pain will never go away.

Abilities: Early Bird, Flash Fire, Unnerve
Format
Season

Houndoom best build

Doubles · Current

The most popular Houndoom build in Pokémon Champions right now runs Nasty Plot, Snarl, Sucker Punch, and Flamethrower holding Houndoominite with a Timid nature.

Nasty Plot11.3%
DarkStatus Pow20 PP

Raises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.

Snarl9.4%
DarkSpecial55 Pow15 PP

Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.

Sucker Punch7.7%
DarkPhysical70 Pow5 PP

Only works if the target is about to use a damaging move.

Flamethrower6.7%
FireSpecial90 Pow15 PP

Has a chance to burn the target.

Item87.8%
Houndoominite

Houndoominite

Allows Houndoom to Mega Evolve during battle.

Nature76.5%

Timid

+Spd -Atk

Ability90.2%

Flash Fire

Protects against Fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.

Competitive usage

Top moves

  1. 6Nasty Plot11.3%
  2. 7Snarl9.4%
  3. 8Sucker Punch7.7%
  4. 9Flamethrower6.7%
  5. 10Sludge Bomb6.7%

Held items

  1. 1Houndoominite87.8%
  2. 2Focus Sash6.7%
  3. 3Life Orb1.0%
  4. 4Black Glasses0.8%
  5. 5Charti Berry0.7%
  6. 6Charcoal0.6%
  7. 7Sitrus Berry0.4%
  8. 8Wise Glasses0.3%

Natures

  1. 1Timid76.5%
  2. 2Modest13.8%
  3. 3Hasty5.9%
  4. 4Quiet1.4%

Abilities

  1. 1Flash Fire90.2%
  2. 2Unnerve8.2%
  3. 3Early Bird1.6%

Full movepool

Common teammates

Frequently asked questions

What is the best moveset for Houndoom in Pokémon Champions?
The most popular moveset for Houndoom in Doubles (Current) includes Nasty Plot, Snarl, Sucker Punch, Flamethrower.
What is the best nature for Houndoom in Pokémon Champions?
Timid is the most commonly used nature for Houndoom in current Pokémon Champions competitive data.
What is the best held item for Houndoom in Pokémon Champions?
Houndoominite is the most popular held item for Houndoom in Doubles (Current).
What is the best ability for Houndoom in Pokémon Champions?
Flash Fire is the most commonly used ability for Houndoom in Doubles (Current).
What are the best teammates for Houndoom in Pokémon Champions?
Houndoom's most common teammates in current data are Torkoal, Venusaur, and Farigiraf.