Pokemon GO Houndoom raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

Pokemon GO Houndoom, the Dark and Fire-type Pokemon, makes for an exciting raid boss. With its sleek design and powerful moveset, it’s a challenge that trainers love to tackle. However, defeating Houndoom requires the right strategy, and understanding its weaknesses is the first step.

Whether you're chasing its shiny form or looking to bolster your lineup with a strong Dark-type, this guide will help you succeed. Let’s dive into Houndoom's weaknesses, potential moveset, and how to counter it effectively in raids.

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Pokemon GO Houndoom Raid: Weaknesses

Houndoom as seen in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Houndoom’s dual Dark and Fire typing gives it several weaknesses that you can exploit during raids. It is vulnerable to the following types, each dealing 160% damage:

• Fighting
• Water
• Rock
• Ground

Hence, building a team with Pokemon that can exploit these weaknesses will significantly increase your chances of victory.

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Houndoom’s stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

Houndoom has a balanced stat distribution:

• Attack: 145
• Defense: 156

Its moveset can vary, making it adaptable but also predictable once you know the possibilities.

Potential Moveset:

Fast Attacks:

• Snarl (Dark-type)
• Fire Fang (Fire-type)

Charged Moves:

• Flamethrower (Fire-type)
• Fire Blast (Fire-type)
• Crunch (Dark-type)
• Foul Play (Dark-type)

Dark and Fire moves are this Pokemon's forte, so prepare counters that can resist or nullify these types.

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Pokemon GO Houndoom Raid: Best counters

To defeat Pokemon GO Houndoom efficiently, use Pokemon with moves that align with its weaknesses. Here are some of the best counters:

• Mega and Shadow Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere
• Primal and Shadow Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse
• Primal and Shadow Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
• Mega and Shadow Garchomp with Mud Shot and Earth Power
• Mega and Shadow Swampert with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
• Mega Blaziken with Counter and Focus Blast
• Mega Diancie with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
• Terrakion with Double Kick and Sacred Sword
• Shadow Rhyperior with Mud-Slap and Rock Wrecker
• Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide
• Shadow Conkeldurr with Counter and Dynamic Punch
• Mega and Shadow Blastoise with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
• Mega Heracross with Counter and Close Combat
• Mega Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
• Keldeo with Low Kick and Sacred Sword
• Shadow Machamp with Counter and Dynamic Punch
• Mega Aerodactyl with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
• Landorus Therian with Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm
• Shadow Gigalith with Smack Down and Meteor Beam
• Shadow Hariyama with Force Palm and Dynamic Punch
• Mega Gyarados with Waterfall and Hydro Pump
• Shadow Crawdaunt with Waterfall and Crabhammer

All these Pokemon are highly effective in exploiting Houndoom’s vulnerabilities while withstanding its attacks.

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Pokemon GO Houndoom Raid catch: CP and shiny availability

Houndoom and its shiny variant (Image via The Pokemon Company)

After defeating Houndoom, you’ll have a chance to catch it. Its CP range depends on the weather:

• Normal weather (Level 20): 1432 CP - 1505 CP
• Weather boosted (Fog and Sunny, Level 25): 1790 CP - 1882 CP

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What are the 100% IVs from the Pokemon GO Houndoom Raid?

• Non-weather boosted: 1505 CP
• Weather boosted: 1882 CP

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Can Houndoom be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, Houndoom’s shiny form has been available since August 1, 2018. The shiny variant features a striking blue body instead of its usual black one, making it a prized catch for collectors.

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Armed with this information, you should be ready to take on the Pokemon GO Houndoom raid and maximize your rewards. Assemble your best counters, aim for those perfect IVs, and good luck in your hunt for a shiny Houndoom

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