Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
Competitive Information for Houndour [Diamond/Pearl]
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Weakness Chart for Dark/Fire-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
Grass
0.5x
2x
0.5x
0.5x
0.5x
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
2x
0.5x
0x
2x
0.5x
2x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Note: Pokemon with the Flash Fire ability are immune to Fire attacks.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Houndour? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get hyped for Houndour, a noteworthy Pokémon with Dark and Fire typing! Houndour is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. The LC tier (Little Cup) is where it shines. It is weak to Fighting, Ground, Rock, and Water-typed attacks. Want to master Houndour's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Houndour thrives as a distinguished Special Sweeper perfect for single battles. It's designed to crush rivals using overwhelming special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Houndour's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Houndour's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Flash Fire, Houndour's fire attacks do 1.5x damage if hit by one fire move; fire immunity.
◆ Overheat is a special STAB-boosted 140-base power Fire-type move (lowers your Houndour's special attack by 2 stages). ◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target). ◆ Dark Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch). ◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target). ◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Houndour? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Diamond/Pearl Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
In double battles, Houndour's Special Sweeper role is a noteworthy. This moveset is designed to overwhelm foes with formidable special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Houndour's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Houndour's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Flash Fire, Houndour's fire attacks do 1.5x damage if hit by one fire move; fire immunity.
◆ Heat Wave is a special STAB-boosted 100-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the foes). ◆ Overheat is a special STAB-boosted 140-base power Fire-type move (lowers your Houndour's special attack by 2 stages). ◆ Dark Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch). ◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target). ◆ Shadow Ball is a special 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Houndour can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Houndour.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Houndour can perform in Diamond/Pearl. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive DP Move and Ability Combos for Houndour
Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
Moves: Endure + Reversal
Moves: Swagger + Punishment
Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
Moves: Rest + Snore
Moves: Substitute + Reversal
Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Snatch, Feint, Sucker Punch
Moves that inflict status: Will-O-Wisp, Toxic
Moves that boost Houndour's stats
Howl
Nasty Plot
Rage
Most notable and possible best moves for Houndour
Howl
Protect
Rest
Taunt
Toxic
Common Effort Values for Houndour in Diamond and Pearl
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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