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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 September 11, 2026, to September 15, 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 September 11, 2026: We have updated the article for you.
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Defeat Mega Houndoom in raids with these counters

  1. Mega Mewtwo X with Counter and Dynamic Punch+
  2. Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere
  3. Mega Greninja with Water Shuriken and Surf+
  4. Keldeo with Low Kick and Secret Sword
  5. Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
  6. Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse
  7. Mega Falinks with Counter and Brick Break+
  8. Shadow Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere
  9. Mega Gallade with Low Kick and Sacred Sword
  10. Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere
  11. Mega Garchomp with Mud Shot and Earth Power
  12. Shadow Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse
  13. Mega Swampert with Mud Shot and Hydro Cannon
  14. Mega Starmie with Water Gun and Liquidation+
  15. Mega Mewtwo Y with Counter and Focus Blast
  16. Terrakion with Double Kick and Sacred Sword
  17. Mega Diancie with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
  18. Shadow Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
  19. Mega Latios with Dragon Breath and Aura Sphere
  20. Shadow Garchomp with Mud Shot and Earth Power

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 alone. 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.