Pokemon Go Mega Houndoom Raid guide: Weaknesses & best counters
NianticIf you’re hoping to add a twist of darkness to your Pokemon Go team, Mega Houndoom is the perfect pick. Here’s how to get one, including its stats, strengths and weaknesses, and best movesets.
When it comes to Niantic’s iconic mobile app, Pokemon Go, being able to flex your Mega Pokemon is all part of the fun. In order to get them, though, you need to be ready to Raid.
With the current Raid bosses listed in our extensive guide, we’ve already got you covered for taking on Mega Banette.
This time, though, we’re zooming in on Houndoom, the Fire and Dark-type Gen 2 Pokemon with a taste for all things hellfire. In order to snag a Mega Houndoom in Pokemon Go, here’s everything you need to know.
How to get Mega Houndoom in Pokemon Go
Niantic / The Pokemon CompanyTo get Houndoom, all you need is its base evolution, Houndour, and 50 Candies. You’ve taken your first steps toward scoring a Mega Houndoom.
From here, you’ll need to secure 200 Mega Energy by Raiding or completing certain Research Tasks. Continuing to evolve Mega Houndoom will cost 40 Mega Energy after that.
Mega Houndoom will be in Mega Raids from November 2 until November 12, so now’s the perfect time to start stacking up your Mega Energy.
Mega Houndoom counters in Pokemon Go
| Pokemon | Fast Move | Charge Move |
| Primal Kyogre | Waterfall | Origin Pulse |
| Primal Groudon | Mud Shot | Precipice Blades |
| Mega Diancie | Rock Throw | Rock Slide |
| Mega Swampert | Water Gun | Hydro Cannon |
| Shadow Rhyperior | Mud Slap | Rock Wrecker |
| Mega Blastoise | Water Gun | Hydro Cannon |
| Lucario | Counter | Aura Sphere |
| Rampardos | Smack Down | Rock Slide |
| Kingler | Bubble | Crabhammer |
| Landorus (Therian) | Rock Throw | Earth Power |
| Terrakion | Double Kick | Sacred Sword |
| Excadrill | Mud Slap | Earthquake |
As you can see, the key to taking down Mega Houndoom is Ground, Water, and Rock-type Pokemon. Even if you don’t have the Pokemon above or don’t have these specific movesets, if you take in some of these rockstars, then Houndoom is a sitting duck.
Mega Houndoom strengths & weaknesses
Mega Houndoom has the same typology as its normal form, Dark/Fire-type. This makes it vulnerable to Rock, Water, Fighting, and Ground-type. If you’re looking to take down Houndoom in Raids, these are the types you want to bring with you.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, Mega Houndoom is resistant to Grass, Fire, Steel, Ghost, Dark, and Ice-types, with an x2 resistance to Psychic-types. All of this makes it a strong addition to your team.
Mega Houndoom stats in Pokemon Go
- Stamina: 181
- Attack: 289
- Defense: 194
- Level 50 Max CP: 4344
In comparison to normal Houndoom, Mega Houndoom is quite the monster. With its max CP almost doubling and some serious increases to its defense and stamina, it’s a force to be reckoned with.
There are no changes to its stamina, though, so it continues to run out of steam pretty quickly. After all, he’s a pretty big boy.
That’s everything you need to know about defeating Mega Houndoom in Pokemon Go. Check out more helpful guides on the mobile game below:
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