Mega Houndoom is in Mega Raid battles in Pokémon GO, and this Pokémon can be tough to defeat. It is a Dark and Fire-type Pokémon, which means it has a long list of resistances and a few weaknesses players can exploit in battle. Mega Houndoom is weak to Rock, Water, Ground, and Fighting-type moves. It is resistant to Steel, Psychic, Dark, Ice, Grass, Ghost, and Fire-type attacks.

How to beat Mega Houndoom in Pokémon GO

Mega Houndoom’s Moveset

Quick Attacks:

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

Charged Attacks:

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

Best Counters to use against Mega Houndoom in Pokémon GO

If none of these Pokémon are available to players taking on a Mega Houndoom, Pokémon with Ground, Water, Rock, or Fighting-type moves should be brought into the battle.

Best Quick Attack:

Double Kick Fast (Fighting-type)

Best Charged Attack:

Sacred Sword (Fighting-type)

Low Kick (Fighting-type)

Focus Blast (Fighting-type)

Counter (Fighting-type)

Aura Sphere (Fighting-type)

Smack Down (Rock-type)

Rock Slide (Rock-type)

Bubble (Water-type)

Crabhammer (Water-type)

Dynamic Punch (Fighting-type)

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