# Houndoom - Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournament Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournament (`championstournaments`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | championstournaments |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Heat Wave**: 100.000%
- **Dark Pulse**: 100.000%
- **Solar Beam**: 100.000%
- **Protect**: 100.000%

## Common Abilities
- **Flash Fire**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Houndoominite**: 100.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Sableye**: 100.000%
- **Torkoal**: 100.000%
- **Oranguru**: 100.000%
- **Sinistcha**: 100.000%
- **Kingambit**: 100.000%

## FAQ for Houndoom in championstournaments-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Houndoom?
Houndoom is frequently paired with Sableye, Torkoal, Oranguru, Sinistcha. 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 **Flash Fire** (100.000%) and the item **Houndoominite** (100.000%).

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