Pokémon GO: Defeating Mega-Houndoom – Best Counters and Movesets

The best counters against Mega-Houndoom in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. With this, you can defeat Mega-Houndoom in raids.

What kind of Pokémon is Mega-Houndoom? Houndoom is from the second generation of Pokémon and belongs to the Dark and Fire types. It is the evolution of Houndour. In Pokémon GO, you can encounter, battle, and catch it as a Mega Evolution in raids.

When does Mega-Houndoom come? You will find the Pokémon from May 1, 2025, to May 12, 2025, in Mega Raids and can challenge it.

Here we show you the best counters against Mega-Houndoom and which types it is weak against (type effectiveness).

Defeat Mega-Houndoom in raids with these counters

1. Mega-Lucario with Aura Sphere and Power-Up Punch
2. Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse
3. Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
4. Mega-Swampert with Mud Shot and Hydro Cannon
5. Shadow Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse
6. Mega-Salamence with Mud Shot and Earth Power
7. Mega-Diancie with Stone Edge and Rock Slide
8. Terrakion with Double Kick and Sacred Sword
9. Shadow Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
10. Mega-Blaziken with Counter and Focus Blast
11. Shadow Rhyperior with Mud Slap and Stone Edge
12. Keldeo with Low Kick and Sacred Sword
13. Mega-Blastoise with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
14. Shadow Salamence with Mud Shot and Earth Power
15. Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide
16. Mega-Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Hurricane
17. Mega-Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
18. Shadow Swampert with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
19. Shadow Feraligatr with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon
20. Shadow Machamp with Counter and Dynamic Punch

Weaknesses of Mega-Houndoom: The Pokémon belongs to the Dark and Fire types and has weaknesses against Fighting, Ground, Rock, and Water. Focus on attacks and Pokémon of these types in raids to defeat Mega-Houndoom.

Is there Shiny Houndoom? You can find and catch Houndoom in Pokémon GO. With a bit of luck, you might find the Shiny right after a raid. If you trigger the Mega Evolution with a Shiny Houndoom, you will also receive the Shiny version of Mega Houndoom.

How many trainers are needed? If you have the top counter Pokémon and have reached a relatively high level (40+) in Pokémon GO, you can battle Mega-Houndoom with two people. With lower levels but strong counters, you should rely on more trainers.

If you prepare your raid teams in advance, you can save some time when joining the raid lobby, as you won’t need to select your Pokémon here anymore. We explain how you can achieve this in our tips for organizing raid teams.