# Houndoom - Gen 2 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Houndoom in Gen 2 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 2 OverUsed (`gsc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Gold, Silver, Crystal |
| **Category** | Virtual Console |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc/Houndoom)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc/Houndoom
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gsc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc)

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## Common Moves
- **Pursuit**: 97.762%
- **Thief**: 76.722%
- **Fire Blast**: 70.717%
- **Sleep Talk**: 56.809%
- **Roar**: 31.530%
- **Flamethrower**: 29.283%
- **Crunch**: 24.973%
- **Other**: 12.204%

## Common Abilities
- **No Ability**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Nothing**: 45.851%
- **Miracle Berry**: 30.904%
- **Leftovers**: 23.111%
- **Other**: 0.134%

## Common Teammates
- **Snorlax**: 93.055%
- **Cloyster**: 85.418%
- **Zapdos**: 85.079%
- **Jolteon**: 43.000%
- **Marowak**: 42.884%
- **Rhydon**: 36.844%

## FAQ for Houndoom in gsc-1760

### What are the top moves for Houndoom?
The most common moves for Houndoom are Pursuit, Thief, Fire Blast, Sleep Talk. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Houndoom?
Houndoom is frequently paired with Snorlax, Cloyster, Zapdos, Jolteon. 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 **Hardy** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/252/252/252/252`. This configuration accounts for 99.987% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Houndoom?
Houndoom is most effectively run with the ability **No Ability** (100.000%) and the item **Nothing** (45.851%).

### What is the most common role for Houndoom?
Based on common item usage (Nothing), Houndoom often functions as a **tactical** in the gsc-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/gsc/Houndoom) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gsc) - Build teams with Houndoom
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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