Type matchups
Damage Houndoom takes from each attacking type.
Immune to (0×)
As a Dark/Fire type, Houndoom has 4 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 4 other Pokémon share the Dark/Fire typing.
- With Flash Fire: Fire ½× → 0×
Base stats
- HP
- 75
- Attack
- 90
- Defense
- 50
- Sp. Atk
- 110
- Sp. Def
- 80
- Speed
- 95
- Total
- 500
Houndoom has a base stat total of 500, higher than 64% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (110) well above Attack (90), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 95 beats 76% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 75 HP, 50 Defense and 80 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against special hits.
Houndoom can have the abilities Early Bird, Flash Fire and Unnerve.
How to beat Houndoom
Houndoom takes 2× damage from Fighting, Ground, Rock and Water moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Psychic moves have no effect on it and Ghost, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Koraidon hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Dark and Fire moves. Tyranitar hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Dark and Fire moves. Diancie hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Dark and Fire moves.
Evolution
Houndoom is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Houndour → Houndoom), evolving from Houndour.
Best counters to Houndoom
Other Dark/Fire Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Houndoom weak to?
As a Dark/Fire type, Houndoom takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Ground, Rock and Water moves.
What is Houndoom resistant to?
Houndoom resists Ghost, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Dark moves. It is immune to Psychic.
What are the best counters to Houndoom?
Strong type-based picks include Koraidon, Tyranitar and Diancie, which hit Houndoom with super-effective attacks.