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

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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.

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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 March 25, 2026, to March 31, 2026, 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).

Update from March 25, 2026: We have updated the article for you.
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Defeat Mega-Houndoom in raids with these counters

  1. Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere
  2. Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere
  3. Keldeo with Low Kick and Secret Sword
  4. Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse
  5. Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
  6. Shadow Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere
  7. Mega Swampert with Mud Shot and Hydro Cannon
  8. Shadow Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse
  9. Mega Garchomp with Mud Shot and Earth Power
  10. Shadow Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
  11. Mega Diancie with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
  12. Terrakion with Double Kick and Sacred Sword
  13. Mega Latios with Dragon Breath and Aura Sphere
  14. Shadow Greninja with Water Shuriken and Hydro Cannon
  15. Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere
  16. Shadow Rhyperior with Mud-Slap and Rock Wrecker
  17. Shadow Garchomp with Mud Shot and Earth Power
  18. Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Dragon Ascent
  19. Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide
  20. Mega Blastoise with Water Gun and Hydro Cannon

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.

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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.

Houndour, Houndoom, and Mega-Houndoom in normal and Shiny versions

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.

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