Where can I find Mega Houndoom in SoulGold?

Mega Houndoom cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

What type is Mega Houndoom?

Mega Houndoom is a dark/fire-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Mega Houndoom learn in SoulGold?

Mega Houndoom can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Houndoomin Pokémon SoulGold

darkfire

2 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Dark Pokémon

In a Houndoom pack, the one with its horns raked sharply back serves a leadership role. They choose their leader by fighting among themselves.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

2 Forms Available

Type

DarkFire

Dex

#229

Abilities

Solar Power(Primary)

Powers up in sunshine.

Solar Power(Secondary)

Powers up in sunshine.

Solar Power(Hidden)

Powers up in sunshine.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

field

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

210

EV Yield

2 SpecialAttack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

water ×2fighting ×2ground ×2rock ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5grass ×0.5ice ×0.5ghost ×0.5dark ×0.5steel ×0.5

Immune To

psychic

Forms

Normal,Mega

Evolution Chain

Houndour

Base form

→

Houndoom

Level up Houndour to Lv. 24

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How to Obtain

This form of Houndoom isn't found in the wild. You'll need to evolve, trade, or breed to get one.

Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Houndoom. Use these types to counter it effectively.

water2×fighting2×ground2×rock2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Houndoom resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

Immunities (0×)

psychic

fire0.5×grass0.5×ice0.5×ghost0.5×dark0.5×steel0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Houndoom, either offensively or defensively.

Poliwrath

waterfighting

2× STAB damage • Resists dark

2×Good

Kabuto

rockwater

2× STAB damage • Resists fire

2×Good

Kabutops

rockwater

2× STAB damage • Resists fire

2×Good

Marill

waterfairy

2× STAB damage • Resists dark

2×Good

Azumarill

waterfairy

2× STAB damage • Resists dark

2×Good

Corsola

waterrock

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

Combusken

firefighting

2× STAB damage • Resists dark

2×Good

Blaziken

firefighting

2× STAB damage • Resists dark

2×Good

Carvanha

waterdark

2× STAB damage • Resists dark

2×Good

Sharpedo

waterdark

2× STAB damage • Resists dark

2×Good

Monferno

firefighting

2× STAB damage • Resists dark

2×Good

Infernape

firefighting

2× STAB damage • Resists dark

2×Good

Palkia

waterdragon

2× STAB damage • Resists fire

2×Good

Pignite

firefighting

2× STAB damage • Resists dark

2×Good

Emboar

firefighting

2× STAB damage • Resists dark

2×Good

Scraggy

darkfighting

2× STAB damage • Resists dark

2×Good

Scrafty

darkfighting

2× STAB damage • Resists dark

2×Good

Terrakion

rockfighting

2× STAB damage • Resists dark

2×Good

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Base Stats

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Houndoomin Pokémon SoulGold

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