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)
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Best Counters to use against Mega Houndoom in Pokémon GO
Best Quick Attack:
Double Kick Fast (Fighting-type)
Best Charged Attack:
Sacred Sword (Fighting-type)
Best Quick Attack:
Low Kick (Fighting-type)
Best Charged Attack:
Focus Blast (Fighting-type)
Best Quick Attack:
Counter (Fighting-type)
Best Charged Attack:
Aura Sphere (Fighting-type)
Best Quick Attack:
Smack Down (Rock-type)
Best Charged Attack:
Rock Slide (Rock-type)
Best Quick Attack:
Bubble (Water-type)
Best Charged Attack:
Crabhammer (Water-type)
Best Quick Attack:
Counter (Fighting-type)
Best Charged Attack:
Dynamic Punch (Fighting-type)
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.
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