# Houndoom - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in BDSPBFD

> Find the best Houndoom builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in BDSPBFD. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Houndoom Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | BDSPBFD (`bdspbfd`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl |
| **Category** | Online Battle on Nintendo Switch |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdspbfd/Houndoom)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bdspbfd/Houndoom
- **Format Overview**: [BDSPBFD Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdspbfd)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bdspbfd](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bdspbfd)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Houndoom.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Water (2x), Fighting (2x), Ground (2x), Rock (2x) |
| **Resists** | Fire (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Ghost (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Psychic (0x) |

**Ability Notes**: Flash Fire: Fire moves become 0x after the ability is active.

## Common Moves
- **Flamethrower**: 89.006%
- **Dark Pulse**: 88.491%
- **Protect**: 47.161%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 36.473%
- **Nasty Plot**: 32.713%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 26.885%
- **Snarl**: 23.425%
- **Shadow Ball**: 18.852%
- **Taunt**: 15.808%
- **Fire Blast**: 8.672%

## Common Abilities
- **Flash Fire**: 61.791%
- **Unnerve**: 22.548%
- **Early Bird**: 15.661%

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 30.499%
- **Focus Sash**: 17.291%
- **Charcoal**: 15.779%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 15.702%
- **Wide Lens**: 8.375%
- **Shuca Berry**: 2.952%
- **Expert Belt**: 2.698%
- **Choice Scarf**: 2.694%
- **Other**: 4.010%

## Common Teammates
- **Breloom**: 48.375%
- **Togekiss**: 36.647%
- **Gyarados**: 31.175%
- **Pachirisu**: 22.615%
- **Raikou**: 18.881%
- **Gastrodon**: 18.852%

## FAQ for Houndoom in bdspbfd-1760

### What are the top moves for Houndoom?
The most common moves for Houndoom are Flamethrower, Dark Pulse, Protect, Sludge Bomb. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Houndoom?
Houndoom is frequently paired with Breloom, Togekiss, Gyarados, Pachirisu. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Houndoom weak to and resistant against?
Houndoom is weak to Water (2x), Fighting (2x), Ground (2x), Rock (2x), resists Fire (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Ghost (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to Psychic (0x). Ability notes: Flash Fire: Fire moves become 0x after the ability is active.

### Which Tera Types are best for Houndoom?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Houndoom?
The top build for Houndoom features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 50.274% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Houndoom?
Houndoom is most effectively run with the ability **Flash Fire** (61.791%) and the item **Choice Specs** (30.499%).

### What is the most common role for Houndoom?
Based on common item usage (Choice Specs), Houndoom often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the bdspbfd-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Houndoom?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 75 |
| Attack | 90 |
| Defense | 50 |
| Sp. Atk | 110 |
| Sp. Def | 80 |
| Speed | 95 |
| **BST** | **500** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Houndoom on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdspbfd/Houndoom) - Full interactive stats page
- [BDSPBFD Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdspbfd) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bdspbfd) - Build teams with Houndoom
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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