# Houndoom-Mega - Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Houndoom-Mega in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A (`gen9championsvgc2026regma`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | gen9championsvgc2026regma |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Houndoom-Mega)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Houndoom-Mega
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Houndoom-Mega.

## Common Moves
- **Dark Pulse**: 96.170%
- **Heat Wave**: 96.087%
- **Protect**: 92.941%
- **Solar Beam**: 25.778%
- **Nasty Plot**: 24.530%
- **Scorching Sands**: 18.377%
- **Overheat**: 14.400%
- **Snarl**: 10.867%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 7.083%
- **Other**: 13.767%

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

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

## Common Teammates
- **Whimsicott**: 53.991%
- **Torkoal**: 44.540%
- **Farigiraf**: 40.258%
- **Sinistcha**: 25.611%
- **Sneasler**: 23.284%
- **Venusaur**: 18.832%

## FAQ for Houndoom-Mega in gen9championsvgc2026regma-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Houndoom-Mega?
Houndoom-Mega is frequently paired with Whimsicott, Torkoal, Farigiraf, Sinistcha. 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 `2/0/0/32/0/32`. This configuration accounts for 26.759% 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 gen9championsvgc2026regma-1760 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/gen9championsvgc2026regma/Houndoom-Mega) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-A Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9championsvgc2026regma) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9championsvgc2026regma) - 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).*