Is Houndoom Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Dark/Fire with strong Special Attack. Burns through Molayne's entire Steel E4 with Fire and walls Acerola's Ghost team with Dark immunity. No Mega Stone, but base Houndoom's type coverage is perfect for the endgame. Handles two of four E4 members by itself.
Houndour has the type edge here and should clean up Ilima's team.
Hala's team hits Houndour's weaknesses hard.
Houndour trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.
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Houndour trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.
Houndour has the type edge here and should clean up Mallow's team.
Houndour trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Houndour has the type edge here and should clean up Sophocles's team.
Houndour has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Houndour trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Houndour trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Hapu's team hits Houndour's weaknesses hard.
Houndoom has the type edge here and should clean up Molayne's team.
Houndoom trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Houndoom has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Houndoom trades roughly evenly with Kahili's team.
Houndoom trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Houndour is given to you as a gift on Poké Pelago at Lv 49-55. Can appear at Isle Abeens in Poke Pelago when visiting Pokemon are attracted by Poke Beans
Your Houndour should hit Level 24 before you reach Molayne, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Houndoom in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
decent spawn rates across 1 locations for Houndoom in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Houndoom in USUM
The path to Houndoom starts with Houndour at Lv. 29-55 via gift and walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch HoundourPoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedLv.37-43Gift from NPCUltra SunPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedLv.49-55Gift from NPCUltra Sun
Step 2Houndoom ✓Route 12Lv.29-32GrassUltra SunRate 20%or evolve from Houndour (Step 1)
Houndoom Weakness
Water, Fighting, Ground, and Rock moves hit Houndoom for super-effective damage. The upside? Psychic-type moves can't touch it at all. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Flash Fire grants an additional Fire immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Houndoom's special bulk (base 80 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Fighting, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Ghost, Dark, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
What is Houndoom Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Houndoom
 Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
 Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Crabrawler builds →Brick Break 2x89-106%KO Bubble 2x19-22% | ||
 Mankey Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Mankey builds →Brick Break 2x83-100%KO Smack Down 2x41-48% | ||
 Machop Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Machop builds →Brick Break 2x83-100%KO Smack Down 2x41-48% | ||
 Slowking WaterPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Slowking builds →Power Gem 2x50-59% Water Gun 2x41-50% Brick Break 2x52-63% | ||
 Vaporeon Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Hawlucha builds →Brick Break 2x89-106%KO Rock Tomb 2x48-56% | ||
Mankey Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Mankey builds →Cross Chop 2x107-127%KO Rock Tomb 2x45-54% | ||
Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Crabrawler builds →Brick Break 2x82-97% Rock Tomb 2x45-54% Bubble Beam 2x24-28% | ||
Machop Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Machop builds →Brick Break 2x82-97% Rock Tomb 2x45-54% | ||
Vaporeon Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Hawlucha builds →Brick Break 2x95-114%KO Rock Tomb 2x52-61% | ||
Crabrawler Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Crabrawler builds →Brick Break 2x88-105%KO Rock Tomb 2x48-58% Bubble Beam 2x26-30% | ||
Mankey Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Mankey builds →Brick Break 2x85-100%KO Rock Tomb 2x45-55% | ||
Machop Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Machop builds →Brick Break 2x85-100%KO Rock Tomb 2x45-55% | ||
 Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Gallade builds →Brick Break 2x116-136%KO Rock Tomb 2x61-73% | ||
 Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Passimian builds →Brick Break 2x112-132%KO Rock Tomb 2x58-70% | ||
Vaporeon Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Hawlucha builds →Brick Break 2x88-105%KO Rock Tomb 2x48-57% | ||
 Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Combusken builds →Brick Break 2x86-101%KO Rock Tomb 2x45-55% | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Hariyama builds →Brick Break 2x116-136%KO Bulldoze 2x61-73% Rock Tomb 2x61-73% Brine 2x23-27% | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Poliwrath builds →Brick Break 2x95-113%KO Bubble Beam 2x49-58% Bulldoze 2x51-61% Rock Tomb 2x51-61% | ||
Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Gallade builds →Brick Break 2x118-140%KO Bulldoze 2x64-75% Rock Tomb 2x64-75% | ||
 Bewear NormalFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodHauoli City Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Bewear builds →Brick Break 2x118-140%KO Bulldoze 2x64-75% Rock Tomb 2x64-75% | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Passimian builds →Brick Break 2x116-136%KO Bulldoze 2x61-73% Rock Tomb 2x61-73% | ||
 Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Route 1 Gift) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Primarina builds →Sparkling Aria 2x104-122%KO | ||
Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Hariyama builds →Brick Break 2x115-136%KO Bulldoze 2x63-74% Rock Tomb 2x63-74% Brine 2x21-26% | ||
 Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Pangoro builds →Hammer Arm 2x157-186%KO Bulldoze 2x64-76% Rock Tomb 2x64-76% | ||
Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Poliwrath builds →Brick Break 2x96-114%KO Bubble Beam 2x47-56% Bulldoze 2x52-61% Rock Tomb 2x52-61% | ||
Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Gallade builds →Brick Break 2x120-142%KO Bulldoze 2x64-76% Rock Tomb 2x64-76% | ||
Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Route 1 Gift) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Primarina builds →Sparkling Aria 2x98-115%KO | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 2x192-226%KO Rock Slide 2x75-89% Bulldoze 2x59-71% | ||
 Infernape FireFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Infernape builds →Close Combat 2x157-185%KO Rock Slide 2x66-78% Bulldoze 2x53-63% | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Passimian builds →Close Combat 2x178-210%KO Rock Slide 2x75-89% Bulldoze 2x59-71% | ||
 Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Primeape builds →Close Combat 2x159-187%KO Rock Slide 2x68-80% Bulldoze 2x53-63% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Hariyama builds →Close Combat 2x179-211%KO Stone Edge 2x99-117%KO Bulldoze 2x60-71% Surf 2x27-32% | ||
Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Route 1 Gift) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Primarina builds →Sparkling Aria 2x98-116%KO | ||
Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 2x193-227%KO Stone Edge 2x99-117%KO Bulldoze 2x60-71% | ||
Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Gallade builds →Close Combat 2x183-216%KO Stone Edge 2x102-120%KO Bulldoze 2x62-73% | ||
Infernape FireFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Infernape builds →Close Combat 2x158-186%KO Stone Edge 2x88-104%KO Bulldoze 2x53-63% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Terrakion builds →Close Combat 2x192-227%KO Stone Edge 2x160-189%KO Earthquake 2x107-126%KO | ||
Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Hariyama builds →Close Combat 2x182-214%KO Earthquake 2x101-119%KO Stone Edge 2x101-119%KO Surf 2x28-33% | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x298-352%KO Earthquake 2x133-156%KO Brick Break 2x100-118%KO Surf 2x39-46% | ||
Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Route 1 Gift) Available Move Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Primarina builds →Sparkling Aria 2x99-117%KO | ||
Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 2x196-231%KO Earthquake 2x101-119%KO Stone Edge 2x101-119%KO | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Xerneas can KO Houndoom with Focus Blast (120-141%). Lucario threatens a KO with Close Combat (196-230%).
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFairyaura ItemPower Herb NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Xerneas builds →Moonblast47-56% Focus Blast 2x120-141%KO Thunder55-65% | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Houndoom View Lucario builds →Close Combat 2x196-230%KO Extreme Speed44-51% Flash Cannon32-38% | ||
Houndoom Evolutions
Evolved from Houndour. Houndoom is the final form in this two-stage line. A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. HP grew the most through evolution (+30 over Houndour), and Houndoom peaks at 500 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Houndoom to get Houndour eggs easily using 218 partners from the Ground egg group. Notable egg moves include Beat Up, Counter, Destiny Bond and 11 more.
USUM Houndoom Best Moveset
110 Sp. Atk at 95 Speed with Dark/Fire TermStab and AbilityFlash Fire absorbing Fire attacks. Mega Houndoom raises Sp. Atk to 140 with AbilitySolar Power boosting further in sun at HP cost. MoveNasty Plot doubles Sp. Atk in one turn. The moveset holds C-tier through Dark/Fire coverage that the format struggles to resist cleanly.
Best Build
Houndoom best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Dark Pulse
- Flamethrower
- Sludge Bomb
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Without breeding, Houndoom misses out on Beat Up and Counter. That's 14 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Overheat and Fire Blast, with coverage across 8 types rounding things out.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
They spew flames mixed with poison to finish off their opponents. They divvy up their prey evenly among the members of their pack.
Identifiable by its eerie howls, people a long time ago thought it was the grim reaper and feared it.
Houndoom Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Flash Fire changes the entire equation for Houndoom. The 500 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as an attacker. Dark Pulse with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Houndoom can Mega Evolve into Mega Houndoom. That's 600 BST, up from 500. The stat redistribution often changes its best role. Mega Stone required, one per battle.
Flash Fire is what you want on Houndoom. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Early Bird, Unnerve) work on paper but Flash Fire is what makes Houndoom worth using.
Base 95 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Houndoom is a mixed attacker with base 90 Attack and 110 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as an attacker.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Gold & Silver, Houndoom has appeared in 17 titles over 9 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 6, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves