Mega Houndoom is a Mega Raid Boss in Pokémon Go. It is a Pokémon that looks similar to a canine and has black fur with a brown underbelly and muzzle. In its mega form, the claws of Houndoom become red, and its tail splits and looks like a fork. Its horns also become much longer and curved along with a skull-like structure hanging from its torso. It is a decent opponent so you will need to be ready with the best counters when you go into battle with it. So in this Pokémon Go guide, we are going to talk about the best ways and counters using which you can defeat Mega Houndoom in the best way possible.
Mega Houndoom in Pokémon Go
Mega Houndoom is a dual-type Dark and Fire Pokémon with a maximum CP of 3842. It is vulnerable to Rock, Fighting, Water, and Ground-type attacks. So if you have decent counter options, you can win against Mega Houndoom if you team up with three to four more players. You can also go in as a duo if you have Rainy, Cloudy, or Partly Cloudy weather during the battle as it will give your mega counters a boost.
Mega Houndoom Moveset
The best moves from the moveset of Mega Houndoom are Fire Fang and Foul Play. Both of them have a combined DPS of 58 and it is also the best combination of moves that can be used in both Pokémon Gyms and PvP battles. Other decent attacks from its move pool include Snarl, Flamethrower, Crunch, and Fire Blast.
Best counters against Mega Houndoom in Pokémon Go
Here’s the list of the best counters that you can use against Mega Houndoom and guarantee a win for yourself.
- Groudon (Primal): Mud Shot/Precipice Blades
- Kyogre (Primal): Waterfall/Origin Pulse
- Swampert (Mega): Water Gun/Hydro Cannon
- Terrakion: Double Kick/Sacred Sword
- Blaziken (Mega): Counter/Focus Blast
- Diancie (Mega): Rock Throw/Rock Slide
- Rayquaza (Mega): Dragon Tail/Dragon Ascent
- Blastoise (Mega): Water Gun/Hydro Cannon
- Tyranitar (Mega): Smack Down/Stone Edge
- Keldeo (Ordinary): Low Kick/Sacred Sword
- Gyarados (Mega): Waterfall/Hydro Pump
- Aerodactyl (Mega): Rock Throw/Rock Slide
- Kyogre: Waterfall/Origin Pulse
- Groudon: Mud Shot/Precipice Blades
- Rampardos: Smack Down/Rock Slide
- Lucario: Counter/Aura Sphere
- Rhyperior: Mud-Slap/Rock Wrecker
- Conkeldurr: Counter/Dynamic Punch
- Greninja: Water Shuriken/Hydro Cannon
- Garchomp: Mud Shot/Earth Power
- Excadrill: Mud-Slap/Scorching Sands
- Swampert: Water Gun/Hydro Cannon
- Tyrantrum: Rock Throw/Meteor Beam
- Lopunny (Mega): Double Kick/Focus Blast
- Samurott: Fury Cutter/Hydro Cannon
- Machamp: Counter/Dynamic Punch
- Kingler: Bubble/Crabhammer
- Alakazam (Mega): Counter/Focus Blast
- Landorus (Incarnate): Mud Shot/Earth Power
- Feraligatr: Water Gun/Hydro Cannon
- Feraligatr: Water Gun/Hydro Cannon
You should try to use your best Mega Pokémon in the weather conditions mentioned above in order to have the best chance of winning. Good options include the likes of Mega Alakazam, Mega Rayquaza, and so on.
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