Type Matchups
Mega Houndoom is a Dark/Fire-type Pokémon. It's weak to Water, Fighting, Ground moves, so you'll want teammates that resist those types.
Immune To
Best Teammates
These Pokémon complement Mega Houndoom by covering its weaknesses:
Role Analysis
Mega Houndoom excels as a fast sweeper and special attacker with a base stat total of 600.
Abilities
Notable STAB Moves
Common Cores
Mega Houndoom fits into these proven competitive cores:
Fire-Water-Grass
Perfect triangle — every type that threatens one is resisted by another
Fire-Steel-Water
Industrial core — each member covers the others
Other Forms
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Build Team Around Mega Houndoom →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mega Houndoom weak to?
Mega Houndoom is weak to Water (2×), Fighting (2×), Ground (2×), Rock (2×) type moves.
What are the best teammates for Mega Houndoom?
The best teammates for Mega Houndoom are Paras, Parasect, Exeggcute because they resist Mega Houndoom's key weaknesses.
Is Mega Houndoom good for competitive?
Yes, Mega Houndoom is competitively viable with a BST of 600. Mega Houndoom excels as a fast sweeper and special attacker with a base stat total of 600.
Explore More
Mega Houndoom is a Dark-type Pokémon
Mega Houndoom is a Fire-type Pokémon
Mega Houndoom has a Build Around guide
Paras covers Mega Houndoom's weaknesses
Parasect covers Mega Houndoom's weaknesses
Exeggcute covers Mega Houndoom's weaknesses
Exeggutor covers Mega Houndoom's weaknesses
Gyarados covers Mega Houndoom's weaknesses
Mega Houndoom is available in Scarlet Violet
Mega Houndoom is available in Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Mega Houndoom is available in Sun Moon
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