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Damage multipliers this Pokemon takes from each attacking type (based on the current form).
Damage multipliers of this Pokemon's same-type (STAB) moves against each defending type.
High-firepower meta Pokémon that hit it super-effectively by type (estimated, not battle data)
Based on real ladder matchup statistics and expert community assessments (data snapshot 2026-05)
Mega Houndoom ranks 112th in singles (0.41% usage). Sun-dependent speed attacker leveraging Solar Power + high Special Attack. Timid nature + max Special Attack EV + Houndoominite; dominates fire-type offense in weather, counters common fighting defenders.
Playstyle:Timid + max Special Attack balances output and speed. Solar Power amplifies fire moves in sun: Dark Pulse (25%), Flamethrower (24.4%) become direct kills. Nasty Plot (18.2%) amplifies further; Sludge Bomb + Solar Beam handle water/ground counters. Top teammates: Corviknight (11.5%), Hippowdon (10.5%), Torkoal (10.2%)—core sun-team cores.
Mega Houndoom ranks 165th in doubles (0.09% usage). Focus Sash (36.7%) ensures survival for setup. Solar Power activates in sun teams. Core moves: Heat Wave (24%) + Dark Pulse (23.8%) for area control and sustained damage.
Playstyle:Focus Sash survival → Timid nature + max Speed secures speed tier. Heat Wave range core + Dark Pulse for fire/dark coverage. Pairs with Torkoal (11.3%) + Whimsicott (11.1%) for weather support. Role: survive → deal consistent range damage → enable team tempo.
Houndoom base form has zero ranked usage. Mega Houndoom is the singles staple; standard form lacks competitiveness entirely.
Base Houndoom has zero doubles usage despite 7 tournament appearances. Completely overshadowed by Mega form; lacks stats and move pool for competitive doubles.