What is Houndoom's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Houndoom's maximum CP is 3,014 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Houndoom good in Pokémon GO?

Houndoom has 224 Attack, 144 Defense, and 181 Stamina. It's an excellent attacker.

Can Houndoom be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, shiny Houndoom is available in Pokémon GO.

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Houndour Kingdra

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Hundo CP Values

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Raids

Lv. 20

1,432 - 1,505 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

1,790 - 1,882 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

2,987 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

1,432 - 1,505 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

1,074 - 1,129 CP

Houndoom

#229 · Johto

DarkFire

☁️ Fog Boost

Base Stats

Attack 224

Defense 144

Stamina 181

Total: 549

Pokémon Info

Max CP	3,014
Generation	Johto (Gen 2)
Buddy Distance	3km
Released	✅ Yes
Shiny	✨ Yes
Shadow	😈 Yes

About Houndoom

Houndoom is a Dark/Fire-type Pokémon from Johto (Generation 2) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,014 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Houndoom has base stats of 224 Attack, 144 Defense, and 181 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 549.

Houndoom can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Houndoom is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.

In Fog weather, Houndoom receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Houndoom is 3km per candy.

🔄 Evolution Chain

Houndour

#228

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🍬 50

Houndoom

#229

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Snarl STAB	Dark	12	+12	10.9	-	-	-
Fire Fang	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Crunch STAB	Dark	70	-33	-	70	-45
Fire Blast STAB	Fire	140	-80	-	140	-80
Foul Play STAB	Dark	70	-45	-	70	-45
Flamethrower STAB	Fire	70	-55	-	90	-55

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Houndoom takes increased damage from these types:

Fighting 1.6×

Water 1.6×

Ground 1.6×

Rock 1.6×

Resistances

Houndoom takes reduced damage from these types:

Psychic 0.391×

Ghost 0.625×

Dark 0.625×

Fire 0.625×

Grass 0.625×

Ice 0.625×

Steel 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Houndoom

Top Pokémon to use when battling Houndoom in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
2	Rampardos	Rock	295	109	219	3,773
3	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
4	Palkia	Water Dragon	280	215	189	4,565
5	Kyogre	Water	270	228	205	4,708
6	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
7	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
8	Inteleon	Water	262	142	172	3,391
9	Garchomp	Dragon Ground	261	193	239	4,532
10	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231

🏆 Houndoom PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	3	15	14	21	1,497
2	4	14	14	21	1,499
3	4	15	12	21	1,496
4	4	15	13	21	1,500
5	2	15	14	21	1,491
6	2	15	15	21	1,495
7	0	9	9	22	1,499
8	5	14	12	21	1,498
9	3	14	14	21	1,493
10	3	14	15	21	1,496

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	0	15	14	41	2,498
2	0	10	15	42	2,499
3	0	14	10	42	2,499
4	0	15	9	42	2,500
5	0	14	14	41	2,490
6	0	14	15	41	2,497
7	0	15	13	41	2,492
8	3	15	14	40	2,496
9	1	13	14	41	2,493
10	1	13	15	41	2,500

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Houndoom IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVs	Wild L30	Research L15	Raid L20	WB L25	Max L40	L50
100% (15/15/15)	2,258	1,129	1,505	1,882	2,635	2,987
98% (15/15/14)	2,253	1,126	1,501	1,877	2,628	2,980
96% (15/14/15)	2,251	1,125	1,501	1,876	2,626	2,978
93% (14/14/14)	2,236	1,118	1,490	1,863	2,609	2,958
91% (15/13/13)	2,233	1,116	1,488	1,860	2,605	2,953
87% (13/13/13)	2,214	1,107	1,476	1,845	2,583	2,929
82% (12/12/12)	2,192	1,096	1,461	1,826	2,557	2,899
80% (10/15/15)	2,211	1,105	1,474	1,842	2,580	2,925
67% (10/10/10)	2,148	1,074	1,432	1,790	2,506	2,841
0% (0/0/0)	1,936	968	1,290	1,613	2,258	2,560

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Houndoom with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	2,987 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	2,635 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	1,432 - 1,505 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	1,790 - 1,882 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	1,432 - 1,505 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	1,074 - 1,129 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Houndoom with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	37	26	2,635
2	2,635	27	2,635
3	2,635	28	2,635
4	2,635	29	2,635
5	355	30	2,258
6	2,635	31	2,635
7	2,635	32	2,635
8	2,635	33	2,635
9	2,635	34	2,635
10	753	35	2,446
11	2,635	36	2,635
12	2,635	37	2,635
13	2,635	38	2,635
14	2,635	39	2,635
15	1,129	40	2,635
16	2,635	41	2,635
17	2,635	42	2,635
18	2,635	43	2,635
19	2,635	44	2,635
20	1,505	45	2,818
21	2,635	46	2,635
22	2,635	47	2,635
23	2,635	48	2,635
24	2,635	49	2,635
25	1,882	50	2,987

📖 Complete Houndoom Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Houndoom (#229) is a Dark/Fire-type Pokémon from the Johto region (Generation 2) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,014 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Houndoom is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Houndoom in 2026.

📊 Houndoom Stats Analysis

Houndoom's Attack stat is 224 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Houndoom a strong damage dealer.

With 144 Defense (Good) and 181 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 549. This gives Houndoom reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Dark-type Pokémon, Houndoom's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Houndoom Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Houndoom depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Snarl (Fast) with Crunch (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Houndoom has 2 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Houndoom PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Houndoom can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Dark/Fire typing provides useful matchups against Psychic, Ghost, Dark-type threats while being weak to Fighting, Water, Ground types.

Master League

In Master League, Houndoom faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Houndoom Raid Guide & Counters

Houndoom appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Fighting, Water, Ground-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Houndoom at Level 20 (1,432 - 1,505 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (1,790 - 1,882 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,505 CP.

🎯 How to Get Houndoom in Pokémon GO

Houndoom can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Foggy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Houndoom Evolution Guide

Houndoom is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

Houndour (#228)
Houndoom (#229) ← current — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Houndoom

Shadow Houndoom is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Houndoom's effective Attack becomes ~269. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Houndoom in Pokémon GO

Shiny Houndoom is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Houndoom gets a weather boost in Foggy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,790 - 1,882 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Houndoom

Q: What is Houndoom's max CP?
A: 2,987 CP at Level 50, or 2,635 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Houndoom good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.

Q: Can Houndoom be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Houndoom is available.

Q: What is Houndoom weak to?
A: Fighting, Water, Ground, Rock-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Snarl + Crunch for optimal DPS.

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.