dark type

Houndoom Mega

A+

#10048 · Gen 2 · BST 600

DarkFireMega
Legal M-A
Usage rate
21.1%
Estimated win rate52.0%

Base stats

HP75
Atk90
Def90
SpA140
SpD90
Spe115

Level 50 (neutral, 0 EV)

HP150
Atk110
Def110
SpA160
SpD110
Spe135

EV Spread Calculator

0 / 510 EVs
HP150
Atk110
Def110
SpA160
SpD110
Spe135

Stats by nature (Level 50)

HP 150 · L50 · IV 31 · 0 EV

NatureAtkDefSpASpDSpe
Hardy(neutral)110110160110135
Lonely121 ▲99 ▼160110135
Brave121 ▲110160110121 ▼
Adamant121 ▲110144 ▼110135
Naughty121 ▲11016099 ▼135
Bold99 ▼121 ▲160110135
Docile(neutral)110110160110135
Relaxed110121 ▲160110121 ▼
Impish110121 ▲144 ▼110135
Lax110121 ▲16099 ▼135
Timid99 ▼110160110148 ▲
Hasty11099 ▼160110148 ▲
Serious(neutral)110110160110135
Jolly110110144 ▼110148 ▲
Naive11011016099 ▼148 ▲
Modest99 ▼110176 ▲110135
Mild11099 ▼176 ▲110135
Quiet110110176 ▲110121 ▼
Bashful(neutral)110110160110135
Rash110110176 ▲99 ▼135
Calm99 ▼110160121 ▲135
Gentle11099 ▼160121 ▲135
Sassy110110160121 ▲121 ▼
Careful110110144 ▼121 ▲135
Quirky(neutral)110110160110135

Role · Legality

Special AttackerSpeed Control

Legal regulations: regulation-m-a

VGC analysis

Houndoom Mega is a Dark/Fire-type Pokémon. Based on its stat spread it tends to fit a special attacker role in VGC. Figures here are estimated and matchup dependent.

Strengths

  • + Dark-type STAB options
  • + Usable bulk or offense depending on EVs

Weaknesses

  • − Depends on team support
  • − Matchup dependent

Common builds & options

Moves

  • dark type
    Special

    Special Dark STAB with a flinch chance.

    Pow
    80
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    15
  • dark type
    Physical

    Removes the target's item; +50% power if it had one.

    Pow
    65
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    20
  • fire type
    Special

    Reliable single-target Fire STAB.

    Pow
    90
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    15
  • fire type
    Special

    Spread Fire damage hitting both foes.

    Pow
    95
    Acc
    90%
    PP
    10
  • ice type
    Special

    Premier Ice coverage with a freeze chance.

    Pow
    90
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10
  • ground type
    Special

    Special Ground STAB; may lower Sp. Def.

    Pow
    90
    Acc
    100%
    PP
    10

Abilities

Solar Power

Items

Choice SpecsLife OrbAssault Vest

Tera Types

Dark

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Frequently asked questions

＋Is Houndoom Mega good in ChampionsVGC?

Houndoom Mega can fit a special attacker role. This is an estimate based on available data and does not guarantee results.

＋What types is Houndoom Mega?

Houndoom Mega is Dark/Fire-type.

ⓘAll figures are estimated trends based on available data and do not guarantee competitive results. Matchups are situational.