# Houndoom - Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Houndoom in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview (`championspreview`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | championspreview |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview/Houndoom)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championspreview/Houndoom
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/championspreview](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championspreview)

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## Common Moves
- **Heat Wave**: 35.556%
- **Protect**: 28.889%
- **Dark Pulse**: 28.889%
- **Solar Beam**: 8.889%
- **Nasty Plot**: 4.444%
- **Fire Blast**: 2.222%
- **Flamethrower**: 2.222%
- **Overheat**: 2.222%

## Common Abilities
- **Solar Power**: 42.222%

## Common Items
- **Houndoominite**: 55.556%

## Common Teammates
- **Whimsicott**: 55.556%
- **Torkoal**: 48.889%
- **Venusaur**: 22.222%
- **Farigiraf**: 17.778%
- **Glimmora**: 15.556%
- **Oranguru**: 13.333%

## FAQ for Houndoom in championspreview-1760

### What are the top moves for Houndoom?
The most common moves for Houndoom are Heat Wave, Protect, Dark Pulse, Solar Beam. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Houndoom?
Houndoom is frequently paired with Whimsicott, Torkoal, Venusaur, Farigiraf. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### 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?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Houndoom?
Houndoom is most effectively run with the ability **Solar Power** (42.222%) and the item **Houndoominite** (55.556%).

### What is the most common role for Houndoom?
Based on common item usage (Houndoominite), Houndoom often functions as a **tactical** in the championspreview-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/championspreview/Houndoom) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Preview Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championspreview) - Build teams with Houndoom
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*