Type matchups
Damage Mega Houndoom takes from each attacking type.
Immune to (0×)
As a Dark/Fire type, Mega 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.
Base stats
- HP
- 75
- Attack
- 90
- Defense
- 90
- Sp. Atk
- 140
- Sp. Def
- 90
- Speed
- 115
- Total
- 600
Mega Houndoom has a base stat total of 600, higher than 90% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (140) well above Attack (90), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 115 beats 92% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 75 HP, 90 Defense and 90 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Mega Houndoom's only ability is Solar Power.
How to beat Mega Houndoom
Mega 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
Mega Houndoom is a Mega Evolution of Houndoom, so it shares Houndoom's evolution line.
Best counters to Mega Houndoom
Other Dark/Fire Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Mega Houndoom weak to?
As a Dark/Fire type, Mega Houndoom takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Ground, Rock and Water moves.
What is Mega Houndoom resistant to?
Mega Houndoom resists Ghost, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Dark moves. It is immune to Psychic.
What are the best counters to Mega Houndoom?
Strong type-based picks include Koraidon, Tyranitar and Diancie, which hit Mega Houndoom with super-effective attacks.