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.
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Weakness Chart for Dark/Fire-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fairy
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
0.5x
2x
0.5x
0.5x
Grass
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
0.5x
2x
0.5x
0x
2x
0.5x
2x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Houndoom-mega? These builds are optimized for X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Houndoom-Mega, the top-notch Pokémon of Dark and Fire types! It's to see Houndoom-Mega show up as a X/Y opponent. It is weak to Fighting, Ground, Rock, and Water-typed attacks. Curious about Houndoom-Mega's movesets? Check our suggestions listed below!
Species: Houndoom-Mega Item: Houndoominite Ability: Solar Power Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk) Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk) EVs: 132 Hp / 252 SpA / 124 Spe IVs: 0 Atk Moveset: - Overheat / Flamethrower - Foul Play / Dark Pulse - Sludge Bomb - Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
Special Sweeper Houndoom-Mega (Solar Power)
Dominating single battles, Houndoom is a prestigious Special Sweeper. This setup is intended to overwhelm foes with potent special power. With Solar Power, if sunny day is active Houndoom's sp. Atk is 1.5x; loses 1/8 max hp per turn. With a Houndoominite equipped to it, if held by a houndoom, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ Overheat is a special STAB-boosted 130-base power Fire-type move (lowers your Houndoom's special attack by 2 stages). ◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target). ◆ Foul Play is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation). ◆ 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). ◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes). ◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Houndoom cannot move next turn).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Houndoom-mega? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive X/Y 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 X/Y metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Doubles Special Sweeper Houndoom-Mega (Solar Power)
For those intense double battles, Houndoom is an exquisite Special Sweeper. It was designed to overwhelm foes with overwhelming special attacks. With Solar Power, if sunny day is active Houndoom's sp. Atk is 1.5x; loses 1/8 max hp per turn. With a Houndoominite equipped to it, if held by a houndoom, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ Heat Wave is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the foes). ◆ Incinerate is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Fire-type move (destroys the foes berry/gem). ◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes). ◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Houndoom cannot move next turn). ◆ Foul Play is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Dark-type move (uses target's attack stat in damage calculation). ◆ Snarl is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Dark-type move (100% chance to lower the foes special attack by 1 stage). ◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Houndoom-mega can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon X/Y 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 Houndoom-mega.
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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 Houndoom-mega can perform in X/Y. 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 XY Move and Ability Combos for Houndoom-mega
Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
Moves: Swagger + Foul play
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
Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Inferno
Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Snatch, Feint, Sucker Punch
Moves that inflict status: Will-O-Wisp, Toxic
Moves that boost Houndoom-mega's stats
Flame Charge
Howl
Nasty Plot
Rage
Most notable and possible best moves for Houndoom-mega
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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