Type Matchups
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 Houndoom by covering its weaknesses:
Role Analysis
Houndoom excels as a versatile team member with a base stat total of 500.
Abilities
Notable STAB Moves
Common Cores
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
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Build Team Around Houndoom →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Houndoom weak to?
Houndoom is weak to Water (2×), Fighting (2×), Ground (2×), Rock (2×) type moves.
What are the best teammates for Houndoom?
The best teammates for Houndoom are Paras, Parasect, Exeggcute because they resist Houndoom's key weaknesses.
Is Houndoom good for competitive?
Yes, Houndoom is competitively viable with a BST of 500. Houndoom excels as a versatile team member with a base stat total of 500.
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Houndoom is a Dark-type Pokémon
Houndoom is a Fire-type Pokémon
Houndoom has a Build Around guide
Paras covers Houndoom's weaknesses
Parasect covers Houndoom's weaknesses
Exeggcute covers Houndoom's weaknesses
Exeggutor covers Houndoom's weaknesses
Gyarados covers Houndoom's weaknesses
Houndoom is available in Scarlet Violet
Houndoom is available in Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Houndoom is available in Sun Moon
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