# Houndoom - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2024 Regulation Set H

> Find the best Houndoom builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2024 Regulation Set H. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Houndoom Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2024 Regulation Set H (`gen9vgc2024regh`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2024regh |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh/Houndoom)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh/Houndoom
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2024 Regulation Set H Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh)

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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
- **Overheat**: 92.363%
- **Snarl**: 59.017%
- **Dark Pulse**: 48.997%
- **Destiny Bond**: 48.306%
- **Foul Play**: 47.345%
- **Heat Wave**: 45.111%
- **Beat Up**: 37.307%
- **Taunt**: 4.998%
- **Other**: 16.555%

## Common Abilities
- **Flash Fire**: 99.855%
- **Unnerve**: 0.145%
- **Early Bird**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Black Glasses**: 47.112%
- **Choice Specs**: 37.308%
- **Assault Vest**: 7.056%
- **Focus Sash**: 6.837%
- **Other**: 1.687%

## Common Teammates
- **Garchomp**: 50.074%
- **Primarina**: 43.856%
- **Orthworm**: 41.726%
- **Sneasler**: 41.662%
- **Meowscarada**: 41.655%
- **Gothitelle**: 36.531%

## FAQ for Houndoom in gen9vgc2024regh-1760

### What are the top moves for Houndoom?
The most common moves for Houndoom are Overheat, Snarl, Dark Pulse, Destiny Bond. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Houndoom?
Houndoom is frequently paired with Garchomp, Primarina, Orthworm, Sneasler. 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?
The top build for Houndoom features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 86.313% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Houndoom?
Houndoom is most effectively run with the ability **Flash Fire** (99.855%) and the item **Black Glasses** (47.112%).

### What is the most common role for Houndoom?
Based on common item usage (Black Glasses), Houndoom often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2024regh-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/gen9vgc2024regh/Houndoom) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2024 Regulation Set H Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2024regh) - Build teams with Houndoom
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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