# Houndoom-Mega - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Houndoom-Mega in VGC 18 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 Global Link (`vgc2018pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018pgl |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Houndoom-Mega)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Houndoom-Mega
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)

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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
- **Protect**: 96.383%
- **Dark Pulse**: 95.184%
- **Heat Wave**: 90.579%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 60.533%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 15.445%
- **Solar Beam**: 13.653%
- **Flamethrower**: 9.328%
- **Other**: 18.894%

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

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

## Common Teammates
- **Landorus-Therian**: 71.730%
- **Tapu Lele**: 68.576%
- **Kartana**: 62.608%
- **Nihilego**: 56.867%
- **Sableye**: 56.443%
- **Torkoal**: 12.518%

## FAQ for Houndoom-Mega in vgc2018pgl-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Houndoom-Mega?
Houndoom-Mega is frequently paired with Landorus-Therian, Tapu Lele, Kartana, Nihilego. 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 67.702% 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 vgc2018pgl-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/vgc2018pgl/Houndoom-Mega) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018pgl) - 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).*