Pokemon GO Mega Houndoom Raid Guide: Best Counters, strengths, weaknesses, best battle tips, catch CPs, and more

Houndoom’s Mega Evolution, a Dark/Fire-type Pokémon, can be challenging but manageable if you follow or Pokemon GO Mega Houndoom raid guide. This guide covers the best attackers, catch CP ranges, and key stats to help you secure a victory.

Mega Houndoom is weak to Fighting, Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves. Below are the top counters ranked by effectiveness:



You can duo this Mega Raid Boss but only under specific conditions:
- Weather boost (Fog or Sunny) for your counters
- High-level Pokémon with optimal movesets
- Coordinated dodging to minimize faints
For most trainers, a group of 3-5 is recommended to ensure a smooth victory regardless of weather.

You won’t catch a mega-evolved Houndoom directly from raids. Instead, you’ll encounter its base form with the following CP ranges:
- Level 20 (no weather boost): 1432 – 1505 CP
- Level 25 (Fog or Sunny weather boost): 1790 – 1882 CP
To mega evolve Houndoom:
- First evolution requires 200 Mega Energy
- Subsequent evolutions cost 50 Mega Energy per use


- Max CP (Level 40): 3842
- Max CP (Level 50): 4344
- Attack: 289
- Defense: 194
- HP: 181



Fast Moves:
- Snarl (Dark)
- Fire Fang (Fire)
Charge Moves:
- Crunch (Dark)
- Foul Play (Dark)
- Flamethrower (Fire)
- Fire Blast (Fire)
Despite not being overly bulky, Mega Houndoom hits hard with its high attack stat, so be prepared for heavy damage even from resisted moves.

Shiny Houndoom can be encountered in raids, and its mega-evolved form retains the shiny appearance. The standard and shiny sprites are visually distinct, with the shiny variant featuring a darker color scheme.

- Prioritize high-DPS counters like Primal Kyogre and Mega Lucario
- Check weather conditions before raiding for potential boosts
- Stock up on revives and potions—Mega Houndoom deals heavy damage
With the right team and strategy, taking down Mega Houndoom is entirely achievable. Good luck, trainers!