
Recommended Counter Teams vs Houndoom
Switch counter team panel (Pattern / Weather / XL Candy Bonus)
Top 6 recommended attackers across 4 sort axes (DPS / TDO x Legendaries inclusion) with an XL Candy Bonus toggle. XL Candy Bonus ON includes a type-matching Mega in the party (at natural rank or 6th slot). Selecting weather re-ranks Top 6.
Note: When XL Candy Bonus is on, only slot 6 may change.
Mega BlazikenDPS 54.0
Shadow BlazikenDPS 47.4
Keldeo ResoluteDPS 47.1
Shadow KyogreDPS 45.3
Shadow GroudonDPS 45.3
Shadow RampardosDPS 44.3Note: a non-Mega and its Mega form may appear together (e.g., Rayquaza + Mega Rayquaza). With JavaScript enabled, radio + checkbox + weather buttons let you switch dynamically.
🔥 Damage-Focused Metric (DPS Top 20)
Ranking by raw DPS vs Boss. Glass-cannon Megas can rank high here even if they faint quickly. Cross-check with the Total Damage Output (TDO) metric below.
Houndoom — ⚡ Top 12 aura-matched Megas
Megas whose aura type overlaps with this boss's type. Top pick: Mega Blaziken.
⚡ Mega-Evolution raid bonuses:
・Damage: while a Mega is on the field, all allies get +10% damage (regardless of type). Moves whose type matches the Mega's type are upgraded to +30% instead.
・Catch candy bonus: while you have a Mega evolved, every Pokémon caught gives +1 candy at Base Mega level, or +2 candies at High / Max Mega level (regardless of type).
・Candy XL chance: only triggers when your Mega is at High level or above AND you catch a Pokémon that shares a type with the Mega (type-matched only).
⚡-badged Megas trigger the same-type +30% damage bonus / XL Candy chance against this boss.
Primal Kyogre (Water/Electric/Bug), Primal Groudon (Fire/Ground/Grass) and Mega Rayquaza (Dragon/Flying/Psychic) emit a 3-type aura instead of the standard own-types only.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | TDO (Total Damage Output) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Mega Blaziken | 54.0 | 1250.3 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Primal Groudon | 49.4 | 1498.5 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Mega Tyranitar | 39.3 | 1624.5 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Mega Gyarados | 38.3 | 1445.7 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Mega Sharpedo | 38.2 | 699.0 |
Show ranks 6-12 (remaining 7)
| 6 | ![]() | Mega Camerupt | 29.6 | 501.3 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Mega Charizard Y | 22.4 | 470.0 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Mega Charizard X | 21.5 | 526.8 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Mega Absol | 20.6 | 258.9 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Mega Malamar | 19.6 | 403.3 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Mega Houndoom | 16.3 | 416.7 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Mega Sableye | 12.8 | 166.7 |
Houndoom — Top 20 Mega counters (with Mega Aura badges)
All Mega-tier counters. Top pick: Mega Blaziken. ⚡ badge marks Megas whose aura matches this boss's type.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | TDO (Total Damage Output) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Mega Blaziken | 54.0 | 1250.3 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Mega Lucario | 53.0 | 701.8 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Primal Kyogre | 49.5 | 1502.0 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Primal Groudon | 49.4 | 1498.5 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Mega Heracross | 44.1 | 803.9 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Mega Diancie | 44.0 | 954.0 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Mega Garchomp | 42.9 | 1163.4 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Mega Alakazam | 42.5 | 440.8 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Mega Swampert | 42.4 | 1085.4 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Mega Lopunny | 39.7 | 753.6 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Mega Blastoise | 39.3 | 882.1 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Mega Tyranitar | 39.3 | 1624.5 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Mega Latios | 39.2 | 704.0 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Mega Gallade | 39.1 | 680.2 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Mega Rayquaza | 38.8 | 983.6 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Mega Gyarados | 38.3 | 1445.7 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Mega Sharpedo | 38.2 | 699.0 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Mega Aerodactyl | 37.6 | 808.0 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Mega Sceptile | 33.7 | 481.0 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Mega Latias | 33.1 | 686.3 |
Houndoom — Top 20 counters (Normal + Shadow, excluding Mega)
Houndoom is a tier 3 raid boss. Weak to Water, Fighting, Ground, Rock. Top DPS counters sorted by per-second damage against this boss. Attackers assumed at Level 50 IV15, including Shadow attack bonus; no weather/aura boost applied. Best overall: Mega Blaziken. Megas are excluded in this section. Top pick: Shadow Blaziken.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | TDO (Total Damage Output) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Shadow Blaziken | 47.4 | 803.4 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Keldeo Resolute | 47.1 | 1378.7 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Shadow Kyogre | 45.3 | 973.1 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Shadow Groudon | 45.3 | 810.4 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Shadow Rampardos | 44.3 | 519.3 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Landorus Therian | 42.7 | 705.5 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Shadow Excadrill | 42.4 | 414.2 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Shadow Mewtwo | 42.1 | 479.8 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Shadow Rhyperior | 41.8 | 918.8 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Pheromosa | 41.7 | 297.6 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Shadow Mamoswine | 41.7 | 461.5 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Shadow Greninja | 41.7 | 686.3 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Shadow Kingler | 41.3 | 506.7 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Shadow Tyrantrum | 41.2 | 796.5 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Shadow Conkeldurr | 41.2 | 722.3 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Lucario | 41.2 | 452.4 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Shadow Garchomp | 40.8 | 857.5 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Blaziken | 40.2 | 794.4 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Shadow Machamp | 39.9 | 625.1 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Shadow Landorus | 39.8 | 575.3 |
Houndoom — Top 20 additional picks (no Mega, no Shadow; legendaries OK)
Other strong picks (legendaries included) not already listed in the sections above. Top pick: Terrakion.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | TDO (Total Damage Output) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Terrakion | 39.0 | 1140.5 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Kyogre | 38.1 | 907.8 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Glimmora | 37.7 | 693.8 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Rampardos | 37.5 | 504.7 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Groudon | 37.4 | 777.0 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Keldeo | 36.9 | 1078.8 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Urshifu Rapid Strike | 36.4 | 1002.9 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Urshifu Single Strike | 36.4 | 965.1 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Marshadow | 35.7 | 644.8 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Excadrill | 35.5 | 414.7 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Quaquaval | 35.4 | 817.5 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Eternatus | 35.4 | 979.0 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Kartana | 35.1 | 244.1 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Mewtwo | 35.1 | 462.4 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Mamoswine | 35.0 | 442.2 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Rhyperior | 35.0 | 909.2 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Conkeldurr | 34.9 | 726.8 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Greninja | 34.8 | 661.2 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Breloom | 34.8 | 346.1 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Tyrantrum | 34.8 | 756.9 |
Houndoom — Top 20 additional picks (no Mega, no Shadow, no Legendary)
Alternatives if you don't have a Mega, Shadow, or Legendary roster. Top pick: Kingler.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | TDO (Total Damage Output) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Kingler | 34.4 | 492.9 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Primarina | 33.9 | 907.0 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Machamp | 33.9 | 629.5 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Garchomp | 33.8 | 852.9 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Haxorus | 33.5 | 572.2 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Gigalith | 33.2 | 714.0 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Inteleon | 33.2 | 456.5 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Sirfetchd | 33.1 | 533.3 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Hawlucha | 33.1 | 547.7 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Clawitzer | 32.9 | 534.4 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Sharpedo | 32.6 | 373.1 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Tyranitar | 32.6 | 1065.8 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Krookodile | 32.4 | 628.3 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Alakazam | 32.0 | 280.0 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Crawdaunt | 31.8 | 536.4 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Heracross | 31.6 | 458.2 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Mienshao | 31.6 | 392.1 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Gyarados | 31.5 | 657.3 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Swampert | 31.4 | 660.0 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Rhydon | 31.4 | 672.7 |
🛡️ Total Damage Output Ranking (TDO Top 20)
TDO (Total Damage Output) = DPS × Time To Faint. Bulky attackers accumulate more damage over a longer fight and rank higher here. Sort key and cell value both use the boss's average across all move combos (matches the chart's default "TDO" tab axis). Per-combo values can be inspected via the chart's combo selector.
Houndoom — ⚡ Top 12 aura-matched Megas (by TDO)
Aura-matched Megas re-ranked by TDO. Top pick: Mega Tyranitar.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | TDO (Total Damage Output) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Mega Tyranitar | 39.3 | 1556.2 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Primal Groudon | 49.4 | 1492.2 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Mega Gyarados | 38.3 | 1310.7 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Mega Blaziken | 54.0 | 1168.6 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Mega Sharpedo | 38.2 | 699.0 |
Show ranks 6-12 (remaining 7)
| 6 | ![]() | Mega Charizard X | 21.5 | 526.8 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Mega Camerupt | 29.6 | 501.3 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Mega Charizard Y | 22.4 | 470.0 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Mega Houndoom | 16.3 | 416.7 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Mega Malamar | 19.6 | 403.3 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Mega Absol | 20.6 | 258.9 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Mega Sableye | 12.8 | 166.7 |
Houndoom — Top 20 Mega counters (by TDO, with Mega Aura badges)
Mega tier ranked by TDO. Top pick: Mega Tyranitar. ⚡ badge = aura-matched.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | TDO (Total Damage Output) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Mega Tyranitar | 39.3 | 1556.2 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Primal Kyogre | 49.5 | 1495.6 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Primal Groudon | 49.4 | 1492.2 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Mega Gyarados | 38.3 | 1310.7 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Mega Blaziken | 54.0 | 1168.6 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Mega Garchomp | 42.9 | 1166.8 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Mega Swampert | 42.4 | 1082.0 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Mega Rayquaza | 38.8 | 949.6 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Mega Diancie | 44.0 | 904.6 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Mega Blastoise | 39.3 | 875.7 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Mega Salamence | 31.2 | 870.3 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Mega Dragonite | 29.7 | 826.0 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Mega Aerodactyl | 37.6 | 780.0 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Mega Heracross | 44.1 | 777.8 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Mega Lopunny | 39.7 | 720.2 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Mega Latios | 39.2 | 704.0 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Mega Lucario | 53.0 | 701.8 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Mega Sharpedo | 38.2 | 699.0 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Mega Ampharos | 31.0 | 695.9 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Mega Latias | 33.1 | 686.3 |
Houndoom — Top 20 counters (Normal + Shadow, by TDO, no Mega)
Non-Mega ranking adjusted for survivability. Top pick: Keldeo Resolute.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | TDO (Total Damage Output) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Keldeo Resolute | 47.1 | 1244.1 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Terrakion | 39.0 | 1029.2 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Tyranitar | 32.6 | 1000.5 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Keldeo | 36.9 | 973.5 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Shadow Tyranitar | 38.1 | 964.5 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Eternatus | 35.4 | 964.5 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Urshifu Single Strike | 36.4 | 959.3 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Shadow Kyogre | 45.3 | 956.4 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Urshifu Rapid Strike | 36.4 | 939.0 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Volcanion | 33.4 | 934.3 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Kyogre | 38.1 | 908.5 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Shadow Rhyperior | 41.8 | 904.8 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Palkia Origin | 32.1 | 903.5 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Rhyperior | 35.0 | 893.5 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Zygarde Complete | 22.0 | 891.3 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Shadow Tyrantrum | 41.2 | 874.1 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Palkia | 31.0 | 861.1 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Shadow Garchomp | 40.8 | 853.9 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Garchomp | 33.8 | 831.9 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Tyrantrum | 34.8 | 826.6 |
Houndoom — Top 20 additional picks (by TDO, no Mega/Shadow)
Other strong picks (legendaries included) re-evaluated by TDO. Top pick: Primarina.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | TDO (Total Damage Output) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Primarina | 33.9 | 824.3 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Quaquaval | 35.4 | 766.4 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Blaziken | 40.2 | 740.3 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Tapu Fini | 26.1 | 734.4 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Groudon | 37.4 | 724.4 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Gigalith | 33.2 | 714.0 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Regirock | 24.3 | 712.4 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Dondozo | 24.3 | 706.9 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Landorus Therian | 42.7 | 705.5 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Zapdos Galarian | 34.1 | 699.4 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Nihilego | 27.1 | 699.0 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Emboar | 31.4 | 695.1 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Togekiss | 27.9 | 694.2 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Glimmora | 37.7 | 693.8 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Tauros (Paldean Aqua) | 27.0 | 689.9 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Tauros Paldean Blaze | 27.0 | 689.9 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Poliwrath | 26.5 | 689.3 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Conkeldurr | 34.9 | 688.2 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Diancie | 25.3 | 680.6 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Kommo O | 23.7 | 680.5 |
Houndoom — Top 20 additional picks (by TDO, no Mega/Shadow/Legendary)
Alternatives without a Mega/Shadow/Legendary roster. Top pick: Rhydon.
| # | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | TDO (Total Damage Output) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ![]() | Rhydon | 31.4 | 672.7 | |
| 2 | ![]() | Hydreigon | 22.7 | 667.5 | |
| 3 | ![]() | Greninja | 34.8 | 661.2 | |
| 4 | ![]() | Swampert | 31.4 | 660.0 | |
| 5 | ![]() | Gyarados | 31.5 | 657.3 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | ![]() | Vaporeon | 27.2 | 656.7 | |
| 7 | ![]() | Ursaluna | 29.6 | 651.6 | |
| 8 | ![]() | Feraligatr | 31.1 | 646.7 | |
| 9 | ![]() | Omastar | 29.2 | 642.1 | |
| 10 | ![]() | Relicanth | 22.7 | 639.9 | |
| 11 | ![]() | Stonjourner | 29.6 | 631.3 | |
| 12 | ![]() | Pangoro | 29.7 | 630.5 | |
| 13 | ![]() | Machamp | 33.9 | 629.5 | |
| 14 | ![]() | Krookodile | 32.4 | 628.3 | |
| 15 | ![]() | Barbaracle | 27.2 | 621.7 | |
| 16 | ![]() | Milotic | 25.2 | 621.2 | |
| 17 | ![]() | Passimian | 30.3 | 618.5 | |
| 18 | ![]() | Hariyama | 30.5 | 616.7 | |
| 19 | ![]() | Bewear | 29.1 | 611.6 | |
| 20 | ![]() | Golem | 29.9 | 609.7 |
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