Take on Mega Houndoom with our Pokémon GO Raid Guide.
Mega Houndoom is back in Pokémon GO Mega Raids until September 26. This Dark and Fire-type Mega Pokémon is the third best Dark-type Raid Attacker in the game and is absolutely worth raiding for. Mega Pokémon with two typing’s are especially useful if you can get them to Mega Level 3.
Don’t forget that if you have a good IV Houdoom already, the Mega Energy you will get from these Raids can be used on any Houndoom.
So, here’s everything that you need to know before you take on Mega Houndoom in Pokémon GO.
Best Mega Houndoom counters in Pokémon GO:
Mega Houndoom has a weakness to Fighting, Ground, Rock and Water-type attacks. It has a double resistance to Psychic-type attacks. Then it also has resistances to Dark, Fire, Ghost, Grass, Ice and Steel-type attacks.
Here are the best Mega Houndoom counters in Pokémon GO:
 | Primal Kyogre | Waterfall & Origin Pulse |
 | Primal Groudon | Mud Shot & Precipice Blades |
 | Mega Garchomp | Mud Shot & Earth Power |
 | Mega Swampert | Mud Shot & Hydro Cannon |
 | Keldeo | Low Kick & Sacred Sword |
 | Terrakion | Smack Down & Sacred Sword |
 | Mega Tyranitar | Smack Down & Stone Edge |
 | Mega Lucario | Force Palm & Aura Sphere |
 | Kyogre | Waterfall & Origin Pulse |
 | Groudon | Mud Shot & Precipice Blades |
 | Therian Forme Landorus | Mud Shot & Sandsear Storm |
 | Rampardos | Smack Down & Rock Slide |
After the recent Pokémon GO PvE changes, the best Pokémon for Raids has shifted a bit. Some Fighting-type Pokémon like Conkeldurr are no longer among the strongest choices for Raids.
Thankfully, to take on Mega Houndoom in Pokémon GO you’ll want both Groudon and Kyogre. These two Pokémon have been in Raids during September 2024, so if you don’t have any good Mega Houndoom counters then get out and do some Groudon raids.
Additionally, Mega Tyranitar is a fantastic choice for this Raid with optimised moves. This Pokémon will give you additional Candy and XP when you catch Houndoom.
Can Houndoom be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Houndoom can be shiny in Pokémon GO.
Mega Evolutions to get you more Houndoom candy in Pokémon GO
Mega Evolutions can help you get more candy and XL candy with every catch. Having a mega level 3 active that boosts candy for Dark and Fire-types will give you an extra 2 candy per catch, as well as a 25% bonus to your XL candy chance.
Here are the Pokémon you can Mega Evolve to get more Houndoom candy:
- Houndoom
- Blaziken
- Groudon
- Absol
- Tyranitar
- Gyarados
We suggest Mega Tyranitar for this Raid for the reasons stated above.
How many trainers do I need to beat Mega Houndoom in Pokémon GO?
Mega Houndoom isn’t too challenging to take on in Pokémon GO. You should be able to take on this Mega Raid with just two Trainers.
However, you get more Mega Energy the faster you beat a Mega Raid. So, if you want to be safe and get more Mega Energy aim for a group of at least five trainers. This will also apply to lower level Trainers.
What is the Houndoom Pokémon GO 100% IV?
Here are the CP values to keep your eye out for when you encounter Houndoom after a Mega Houndoom Raid. These CP values mean you have encountered a 100% IV Houndoom.
- 2195 CP
- 2744 CP (Weather boost)
Weather Effects:
Weather boost can help you save candy, get better IVs and benefit from power boosts on your team. Here are the weather effects to keep an eye on when taking on these raids.
| Weather | Pro | Con |
|---|---|---|
| Sunny | Houndoom will be a higher CP when caught. Your Ground-type Pokémon will be boosted. | Mega Houndoom’s Fire-type attacks will be boosted. |
| Windy | – | – |
| Partly Cloudy | Your Rock-type Pokémon will be boosted. | – |
| Cloudy | Your Fighting-type Pokémon will be boosted. | – |
| Snow | – | – |
| Rainy | Your Water-type Pokémon will be boosted. | – |
| Fog | Houndoom will be a higher CP when caught. | Mega Houndoom’s Dark-type attacks will be boosted. |
If you want a higher CP Houndoom after the Raid, keep an eye out for either Sunny or Foggy weather in Pokémon GO.
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