# Houndoom - DOU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Houndoom in DOU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | DOU (`dou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | dou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Dark Pulse**: 78.170%
- **Heat Wave**: 71.922%
- **Beat Up**: 48.664%
- **Nasty Plot**: 47.453%
- **Protect**: 36.976%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 35.145%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 17.616%
- **Destiny Bond**: 17.304%
- **Fire Blast**: 12.097%
- **Flamethrower**: 10.638%

## Common Abilities
- **Flash Fire**: 84.428%
- **Unnerve**: 12.185%
- **Early Bird**: 3.386%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 37.858%
- **Assault Vest**: 34.660%
- **Focus Sash**: 11.219%
- **Air Balloon**: 6.669%
- **Power Herb**: 3.733%
- **Nothing**: 2.277%
- **Other**: 3.585%

## Common Teammates
- **Arcanine**: 41.021%
- **Terrakion**: 36.305%
- **Whimsicott**: 34.762%
- **Keldeo**: 33.117%
- **Lucario-Mega**: 19.629%
- **Gengar**: 15.951%

## FAQ for Houndoom in dou-1825

### What are the top moves for Houndoom?
The most common moves for Houndoom are Dark Pulse, Heat Wave, Beat Up, Nasty Plot. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Houndoom?
Houndoom is frequently paired with Arcanine, Terrakion, Whimsicott, Keldeo. 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?
The top build for Houndoom features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 47.322% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Houndoom?
Houndoom is most effectively run with the ability **Flash Fire** (84.428%) and the item **Life Orb** (37.858%).

### What is the most common role for Houndoom?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Houndoom often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the dou-1825 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/dou/Houndoom) - Full interactive stats page
- [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/dou) - Build teams with Houndoom
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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