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Hundo CP Values
⚔️
Raids
Lv. 20
654 - 705 CP
🌤️
Raids (WB)
Lv. 25
818 - 881 CP
⭐
Max CP
Lv. 50
1,399 CP
🥚
Eggs
Lv. 20
654 - 705 CP
🔬
Research
Lv. 15
491 - 529 CP
Houndour Pokemon GO

Houndour

#228 · Johto
DarkFire
☁️ Fog Boost

Base Stats

Attack 152
Defense 83
Stamina 128
Total: 363

Pokémon Info

Max CP1,412
GenerationJohto (Gen 2)
Buddy Distance3km
Released✅ Yes
Shiny✨ Yes
Shadow😈 Yes

About Houndour

Houndour is a Dark/Fire-type Pokémon from Johto (Generation 2) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 1,412 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Houndour has base stats of 152 Attack, 83 Defense, and 128 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 363.

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

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

🔄 Evolution Chain

⚡ Fast Attacks

MoveTypePowerEnergyDPSEPSPvP DPTPvP EPT
Feint Attack-------
Ember STABFire10+1010.0---

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

💥 Charged Attacks

MoveTypePowerEnergyDPSPvP PwrPvP Nrg
Crunch STABDark70-33-70-45
Flamethrower STABFire70-55-90-55
Dark Pulse STABDark80-50-80-50

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Houndour takes increased damage from these types:

Fighting 1.6×
Water 1.6×
Ground 1.6×
Rock 1.6×

Resistances

Houndour 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 Houndour

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

#PokémonTypeATKDEFSTAMax CP
1 Pheromosa Bug Fighting316851743,251
2 Rampardos Rock2951092193,773
3 Archeops Rock Flying2921391813,811
4 Palkia Water Dragon2802151894,565
5 Kyogre Water2702282054,708
6 Groudon Ground2702282054,708
7 Marshadow Fighting Ghost2651902074,268
8 Inteleon Water2621421723,391
9 Garchomp Dragon Ground2611932394,532
10 Terrakion Rock Fighting2601922094,231

🏆 Houndour PvP IV Rankings

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

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#ATKDEFSTALvCP
1151515501,399

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#ATKDEFSTALvCP
1151515501,399

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

📋 Houndour IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVsWild L30Research L15Raid L20WB L25Max L40L50
100% (15/15/15)1,0585297058811,2341,399
98% (15/15/14)1,0545277038781,2301,395
96% (15/14/15)1,0535267018771,2281,392
93% (14/14/14)1,0435216958691,2161,379
91% (15/13/13)1,0405206938661,2131,375
87% (13/13/13)1,0275136858561,1981,359
82% (12/12/12)1,0125066748431,1811,339
80% (10/15/15)1,0265136848551,1971,358
67% (10/10/10)9824916548181,1461,299
0% (0/0/0)8384195596989781,109

📊 Special CP Values

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

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)1,399 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)1,234 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)654 - 705 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)818 - 881 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)654 - 705 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)491 - 529 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

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

LvMax CPLvMax CP
117261,234
21,234271,234
31,234281,234
41,234291,234
5166301,058
61,234311,234
71,234321,234
81,234331,234
91,234341,234
10352351,146
111,234361,234
121,234371,234
131,234381,234
141,234391,234
15529401,234
161,234411,234
171,234421,234
181,234431,234
191,234441,234
20705451,320
211,234461,234
221,234471,234
231,234481,234
241,234491,234
25881501,399

📖 Complete Houndour Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Houndour (#228) is a Dark/Fire-type Pokémon from the Johto region (Generation 2) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,412 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Houndour has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Houndour in 2026.

📊 Houndour Stats Analysis

Houndour's Attack stat is 152 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Houndour may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 83 Defense (Below Average) and 128 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 363. Trainers should be mindful of Houndour's limited bulk. Compared to other Dark-type Pokémon, Houndour's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Houndour Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Houndour depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Feint Attack (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. Houndour has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Houndour PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

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

💪 Houndour Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Houndour's effectiveness depends on its typing and 152 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Houndour use Fighting, Water-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Houndour in Pokémon GO

Houndour 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.

🔄 Houndour Evolution Guide

Houndour is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

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

😈 Shadow Houndour

Shadow Houndour is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Houndour's effective Attack becomes ~182. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Houndour in Pokémon GO

Shiny Houndour 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

Houndour gets a weather boost in Foggy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (818 - 881 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

  • Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
  • 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 Houndour

Q: What is Houndour's max CP?
A: 1,399 CP at Level 50, or 1,234 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Houndour good?
A: Limited competitive use, but viable for themed battles.

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

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

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

📚 Related Guides

Dark Dark-Type Fire Fire-Type 🗺️ Johto 📱 Full Pokédex ✨ Shiny Checklist 📅 Events

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

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