Houndoom counters, weaknesses & stats
Type: Dark / Fire
Looking for the best counters for Houndoom? This page lists the top Pokémon from the Pokémon Champions roster that hit Houndoom super-effectively, along with its full base stats, defensive matchups, abilities and weaknesses. Houndoom is a Dark / Fire-type Pokémon that takes super-effective damage from Water, Fighting, Ground, Rock.
Base stats
- HP
- 75
- Attack
- 90
- Defense
- 50
- Sp. Attack
- 110
- Sp. Defense
- 80
- Speed
- 95
- Total
- 500
Weaknesses
- Water (×2)
- Fighting (×2)
- Ground (×2)
- Rock (×2)
Resistances
- Fire (×0.5)
- Grass (×0.5)
- Ice (×0.5)
- Ghost (×0.5)
- Dark (×0.5)
- Steel (×0.5)
Immunities
- Psychic
Abilities
- Early Bird — Makes sleep pass twice as quickly.
- Flash Fire — Protects against fire moves. Once one has been blocked, the Pokémon's own Fire moves inflict 1.5× damage until it leaves battle.
- Unnerve (hidden) — Prevents opposing Pokémon from eating held Berries.
Top counters vs Houndoom
- Blastoise (Water)
- Mega Blastoise (Water)
- Machamp (Fighting)
- Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
- Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
- Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
- Mega Sharpedo (Water / Dark)
- Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
Frequently asked questions
What is the best counter for Houndoom?
Based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety, the top counter in the Pokémon Champions roster is Blastoise. See the full ranked list above for more options.
What are Houndoom's weaknesses?
Houndoom is weak to Water, Fighting, Ground, Rock.
What type is Houndoom?
Houndoom is a Dark / Fire-type Pokémon.