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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 FireHidden: Unnerve
Format
Season

Recommended set

Best Houndoom build

Doubles · Current

Moveset

Other moves it runs

  • DarkNasty Plot30.6%
  • DarkSnarl8.3%
  • GhostDestiny Bond6.9%
  • NormalFeint4.2%

Super effective on

3 special · 1 status
GrassIcePsychicBugGhostSteel

Loadout

Item88.9%
Houndoominite
Houndoominite

Allows Houndoom to Mega Evolve during battle.

  • Also
  • Focus SashFocus Sash11.1%
Ability90.3%
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.

  • Also
  • Early Bird9.7%
Nature94.4%
Timid
▲ Spd▼ Atk

  • Also
  • Naive4.2%
  • Modest1.4%

Competitive usage

Top moves

  1. 1Heat Wave100.0%
  2. 2Dark Pulse91.7%
  3. 3Protect80.6%
  4. 4Overheat72.2%
  5. 5Nasty Plot30.6%
  6. 6Snarl8.3%
  7. 7Destiny Bond6.9%
  8. 8Feint4.2%

Held items

  1. 1Houndoominite88.9%
  2. 2Focus Sash11.1%

Natures

  1. 1Timid94.4%
  2. 2Naive4.2%
  3. 3Modest1.4%

Abilities

  1. 1Flash Fire90.3%
  2. 2Early Bird9.7%

Full movepool

Common teammates

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Houndoom in Pokémon Champions?

The most popular moveset for Houndoom in Doubles (Current) includes Heat Wave, Dark Pulse, Protect, Overheat.

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, Farigiraf, and Vileplume.