Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Mega Houndoom
Say it: MEGA HOWN-doom
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Mega Houndoom is Houndoom’s Mega form — still Dark and Fire. You need Candy and Mega Houndoom Energy. It boosts Dark attackers in raids. Only one Mega can be active at a time.
Say it: MEGA HOWN-doom
Mega Houndoom is Houndoom’s Dark / Fire Mega form in Pokémon GO. It costs Candy plus Mega Houndoom Energy and boosts Dark attackers in the raid lobby. Weak to Water, Ground, Fighting, and Rock. Only one Mega or Primal can be active at a time.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Mega Houndoom is a Mega Dark / Fire form in GO. Mega forms boost same-type allies in raids; lead with Mega when the lobby needs that type.
Where in GO: Mega Raids, Mega Energy, and high-tier events
Invest tip: Farm Mega Houndoom Energy from featured Mega raids and events. Prefer Mega Houndoom on Dark raid days.
Type matchups
- Dark moves hit Psychic and Ghost hard.
- Fire moves hit Grass, Ice, Bug, and Steel hard.
When Mega Houndoom is your opponent, Water, Fighting, Ground, Rock hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
Inherited from base species Game Master row — exact costume/form stats may differ in live GO.
Inherits stats from Houndoom— this costume or form may not have its own Game Master row.
- Attack
- 224
- Defense
- 144
- Stamina
- 181
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Primal Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse — Primal lobby boost
- 2. Shadow Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 3. Mega Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 4. Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 5. Shadow Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 6. Shadow Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 7. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 8. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 9. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 10. Samurott · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 12. Empoleon · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 2. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 3. Vaporeon · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Tail
- 4. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 5. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 6. Clawitzer · beats Water
Water Gun + Crabhammer
- 7. Floatzel · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Jet
- 8. Seismitoad · beats Water
Mud Shot + Hydro Pump
- 9. Carracosta · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Pump
- 10. Blastoise · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Wailord · beats Water
Water Gun + Surf
- 12. Golisopod · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Jet
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- snarl
- fire fang
Charged
- crunch
- fire blast
- foul play
- flamethrower
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #667 of 954 · CP 1468
Fire Fang + Fire Blast
- Ultra League · rank #448 of 747 · CP 2484
Fire Fang + Fire Blast
- Master League · rank #433 of 1023 · CP 2979
Fire Fang + Fire Blast
In your Collect
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 13: Raid Counters — Mega, Primal & Ultra Beasts
…Hydreigon Bite Brutal Swing Dark/ Dragon Non- shadow; more durable than Shadow version 10 Mega Houndoom Snarl Foul Play Dark/Fire Dark Mega boost for lobby ⚠ Moveset Warnings: - Shadow Ball var…
- Ch. 17: Rocket Leaders & Giovanni
# Rocket Leaders & Giovanni > Live lineup UI: **[/card-nexus/go/rocket](/card-nexus/go/rocket)** (source of truth). Shadow bonuses: +20% ATK, −20% DEF. Lineups verified **2026-08-0…
- Ch. 19: Elite TM & Second Charged Moves
Elite TM targets for legacy and Community Day moves.
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).