Houndoom Counters & Weaknesses
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Type matchups and best counters for Houndoom in Pokémon Polished Crystal. Learn which Pokémon can effectively counter Houndoom and what types to use against it.
Type Summary
4
Weaknesses
6
Resistances
1
Immunities
7
Neutral
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Houndoom. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Houndoom resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Immunities (0×)
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Houndoom, either offensively or defensively.
Poliwrath
waterfighting
2× STAB damage • Resists dark
2×Good
Omanyte
rockwater
2× STAB damage • Resists fire
2×Good
Omastar
rockwater
2× STAB damage • Resists fire
2×Good
Kabuto
rockwater
2× STAB damage • Resists fire
2×Good
Kabutops
rockwater
2× STAB damage • Resists fire
2×Good
Feraligatr
waterdark
2× STAB damage • Resists dark
2×Good
Marill
waterfairy
2× STAB damage • Resists dark
2×Good
Azumarill
waterfairy
2× STAB damage • Resists dark
2×Good
Magcargo
firerock
2× STAB damage • Resists fire
2×Good
Corsola
waterrock
2× STAB damage • Resists fire
2×Good
Octillery
waterfire
2× STAB damage • Resists fire
2×Good
Kingdra
waterdragon
2× STAB damage • Resists fire
2×Good
Tyranitar
rockdark
2× STAB damage • Resists dark
2×Good
Magmortar
firefighting
2× STAB damage • Resists dark
2×Good
Squirtle
water
2× STAB damage • Resists fire
2×Good
Wartortle
water
2× STAB damage • Resists fire
2×Good
Psyduck
water
2× STAB damage • Resists fire
2×Good
Mankey
fighting
2× STAB damage • Resists dark
2×Good
Primeape
fighting
2× STAB damage • Resists dark
2×Good
Poliwag
water
2× STAB damage • Resists fire
2×Good
