# Houndoom-Mega - OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Houndoom-Mega in OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OU (`ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Dark Pulse**: 99.220%
- **Nasty Plot**: 91.007%
- **Overheat**: 67.815%
- **Hidden Power Ground**: 48.715%
- **Hidden Power Fighting**: 22.241%
- **Fire Blast**: 22.043%
- **Flamethrower**: 16.847%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 9.071%
- **Flame Charge**: 7.423%
- **Other**: 15.618%

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

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

## Common Teammates
- **Torkoal**: 90.508%
- **Victini**: 68.488%
- **Darmanitan**: 67.156%
- **Aerodactyl**: 47.815%
- **Dragonite**: 32.295%
- **Archeops**: 19.317%

## FAQ for Houndoom-Mega in ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Houndoom-Mega?
The most common moves for Houndoom-Mega are Dark Pulse, Nasty Plot, Overheat, Hidden Power Ground. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Houndoom-Mega?
Houndoom-Mega is frequently paired with Torkoal, Victini, Darmanitan, Aerodactyl. 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 `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 51.805% 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 ou-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/ou/Houndoom-Mega) - Full interactive stats page
- [OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ou) - 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).*