Houndoom Best Moveset Rankings
Best Moves
Raid boss
Neutral target
No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.
Defense
180
HP
15,000
Type
None
Weather
No Weather
Sunny / Clear



Rainy



Partly Cloudy


Cloudy



Windy



Snow


Fog


Houndoom level
#
Fast Move
Charged Move
1
12.47
122.5
1202.7s
9.97
2
12.33
121.1
1216.7s
9.87
3
11.94
117.3
1256.5s
9.54
4
11.91
117.0
1259.8s
9.51
5
11.28
110.8
1330.0s
9.02
6
11.24
110.4
1334.5s
9.00
7
11.20
110.0
1338.9s
8.97
8
11.09
108.9
1352.9s
8.89
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Houndoom Best PvP Movesets
GO Battle League

Great League
#982 of 1141 · F Tier

Ultra League
#682 of 841 · F Tier
Rankings come from an all-vs-all battle simulation across each league's meta. The first chip is the fast move; the rest are the recommended charged moves.
Houndoom PvP Move Effects
Trainer Battles
Houndoom Fast Moves
Fast Attacks
Fire Fang
Trainer Battles
Power
8
Energy
6
Duration
2 turns
Type effectiveness
- Super-effective vs
Grass
Ice
Bug
Steel
- Resisted by
Fire
Water
Rock
Dragon
Houndoom Charged Moves
Charged Attacks
Trainer Battles
Power
70
Energy
-45
DPE
1.56
Effect
20% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%
Type effectiveness
- Super-effective vs
Psychic
Ghost
- Resisted by
Fighting
Dark
Fairy
Trainer Battles
Power
140
Energy
-80
DPE
1.75
Type effectiveness
- Super-effective vs
Grass
Ice
Bug
Steel
- Resisted by
Fire
Water
Rock
Dragon
Trainer Battles
Power
90
Energy
-55
DPE
1.64
Type effectiveness
- Super-effective vs
Grass
Ice
Bug
Steel
- Resisted by
Fire
Water
Rock
Dragon
Compare charged moves
65
-33
3.0s
21.67
140
-100
4.0s
35
65
-50
2.0s
32.5
70
-50
2.0s
35
Charged Attack Type Coverage
| Move | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Crunch | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% |
Fire Blast | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 100% |
Flamethrower | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 100% |
Foul Play | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% |
Second charged move cost
Unlocking a second charged move lets Houndoom carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.
50,000
50Frequently Asked Questions
What is Houndoom's best moveset in Pokémon GO?
Snarl and Foul Play make up Houndoom's best raid moveset, dealing 12.5 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Houndoom for how it holds up as a raid boss.
What is Houndoom's best PvP moveset?
In Ultra League, the recommended moveset is Snarl with Foul Play and Flamethrower. Houndoom's full PvP rankings cover every league.
How many moves can Houndoom learn in Pokémon GO?
Houndoom can learn 2 fast moves and 4 charged moves.
How much does Houndoom's second charged move cost?
Unlocking a second charged move for Houndoom costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy.









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