Pokemon GO has numerous monster variants, including Shadow, Shiny, Mega monsters, and more. Mega Pokemon are among the most potent variants, and players can battle with them through Mega raids. Regarding Mega Houndoom, Niantic has set it as a Mega raid boss, and winning against it rewards them with a chance to encounter Shiny Houndoom.
Mega Houndoom is a Dark and Fire-type monster that boasts a maximum Pokemon GO CP of 4344, which boosts even further as a raid boss. Defeating Mega Houndoom raid requires a team of trainers rather than solo gameplay. Although it is a powerhouse, taking account of its weaknesses and resistance can help players win against it. That said, this guide explores everything one needs to know before fighting Mega Houndoom as a raid boss.
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Mega Houndoom Raid Weaknesses And Resistances In Pokemon GO
Mega Houndoom is a powerful beast with the stats of an offensive powerhouse. Its Pokemon GO stat spread comprises 289 ATK, 194 DEF, and 181 STA. The monster is weak to Fighting, Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves but has resistance against Psychic, Dark, Fire, Ghost, Grass, Ice, and Steel-type moves.
Since Pokemon GO monsters experience a boost during certain weather conditions, avoid raid locations with fog or sunny weather to prevent the beast from gaining Weather Boost during battles.
Players can also take advantage of the Same Type of Attack Bonus (STAB) effect to inflict maximum damage against the raid boss. STAB potential counters fall among the best strategies for attempting a powerful raid. Using a move type that matches a monster's innate typing triggers the STAB bonus, dealing increased damage to the opponent.
Mega Houndoom Raid Counters In Pokemon GO
Pokemon GO players should also make use of Mega Houndoom’s weaknesses and resistances while selecting counters to go against it. To conquer the Mega raid boss, one needs appropriate knowledge of the game’s meta. Since Mega Houndoom is weak to Water, Ground, Rock, and Fighting-type attacks, players can build a battle roster with STAB potential moves of these typing. Here are some of the best counters to use for Mega Houndoom raids.
Mega Houndoom Counters | Fast Moves | Charged Moves |
|---|---|---|
Primal Groudon | Mud Shot | Precipice Blades |
Primal Kyogre | Waterfall | Origin Pulse |
Mega Swampert | Water Gun | Hydro Cannon |
Shadow Rampardos | Smack Down | Rock Slide |
Terrakion | Double Kick | Sacred Sword |
Mega Blaziken | Counter | Focus Blast |
Rock Throw | Rock Slide | |
Shadow Rhyperior | Mud-Slap | Rock Wrecker |
Mega Rayquaza | Dragon Tail | Dragon Ascent |
Mega Blastoise | Water Gun | Hydro Cannon |
