# Houndoom - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments

> Find the best Houndoom builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Houndoom Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments (`championstournaments`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | championstournaments |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | 42% |
| **Record** | 42-58 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## 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 Tournaments Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/championstournaments](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championstournaments)

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## 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
- **Protect**: 95.000%
- **Heat Wave**: 95.000%
- **Snarl**: 75.000%
- **Sucker Punch**: 70.000%
- **Dark Pulse**: 15.000%
- **Solar Beam**: 10.000%
- **Nasty Plot**: 10.000%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 5.000%
- **Taunt**: 5.000%
- **Flamethrower**: 5.000%

## Common Abilities
- **Flash Fire**: 85.000%
- **Early Bird**: 15.000%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 80.000%
- **Black Glasses**: 15.000%
- **Life Orb**: 5.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Feraligatr**: 50.000%
- **Vileplume**: 45.000%
- **Gholdengo**: 45.000%
- **Staraptor-Mega**: 40.000%
- **Sceptile**: 35.000%
- **Garchomp**: 20.000%

## FAQ for Houndoom in championstournaments-1760

### What are the top moves for Houndoom?
The most common moves for Houndoom are Protect, Heat Wave, Snarl, Sucker Punch. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Houndoom?
Houndoom is frequently paired with Feraligatr, Vileplume, Gholdengo, Staraptor-Mega. 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?
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** (85.000%) and the item **Focus Sash** (80.000%).

### What is the most common role for Houndoom?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Houndoom often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** 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 Tournaments 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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