# Houndoom-Mega - DOU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Houndoom-Mega 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-Mega)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dou/Houndoom-Mega
- **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**: 99.889%
- **Heat Wave**: 79.989%
- **Solar Beam**: 76.365%
- **Protect**: 73.469%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 15.140%
- **Fire Blast**: 15.105%
- **Destiny Bond**: 9.903%
- **Nasty Plot**: 6.958%
- **Flamethrower**: 4.842%
- **Other**: 18.339%

## Common Abilities
- **Solar Power**: 100.000%

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

## Common Teammates
- **Amoonguss**: 65.956%
- **Whimsicott**: 62.897%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 58.778%
- **Kangaskhan**: 58.774%
- **Kommo-o**: 58.774%
- **Ninetales**: 19.446%

## FAQ for Houndoom-Mega in dou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Houndoom-Mega?
Houndoom-Mega is frequently paired with Amoonguss, Whimsicott, Landorus-Therian, Kangaskhan. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Houndoom-Mega?
The top build for Houndoom-Mega features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 71.238% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Houndoom-Mega?
Houndoom-Mega is most effectively run with the ability **Solar Power** (100.000%) and the item **Houndoominite** (100.000%).

### What is the most common role for Houndoom-Mega?
Based on common item usage (Houndoominite), Houndoom-Mega often functions as a **tactical** in the dou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Houndoom-Mega?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 75 |
| Attack | 90 |
| Defense | 90 |
| Sp. Atk | 140 |
| Sp. Def | 90 |
| Speed | 115 |
| **BST** | **600** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Houndoom-Mega on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou/Houndoom-Mega) - 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-Mega
- [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).*