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How to Get Mega Houndoom

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Mega Houndoom is a Dark/Fire Type Mega Evolution in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Learn how to get Mega Houndoom and the Houndoominite, along with details on its stats, abilities, weaknesses, and form differences.

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How to Get Mega Houndoom in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Trade Mega Shards in Quasartico Inc.

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Houndoominite can be acquired by exchanging 180 Mega Shards in the Quasartico Inc. headquarters. You can get Mega Shards by destroying clusters of it around the Lumiose City.

List of All Mega Stones

Mega Evolves from Houndoom

Houndour Evolution Line
HoundourHoundour →
Lv. 24 		HoundoomHoundoom

Mega Houndoom Game Data

Mega Houndoom Type

Regular
Shiny
L-A Dex #92
Mega Houndoom ImageMega Houndoom
Pokemon Fire Type IconPokemon Dark Type Icon
Gen 6
Height 1.9 m
Weight 49.5 kg
Species Dark Pokémon
EV Yield SpAtk +2
L-A Dex #92
Mega Houndoom ImageShiny Mega Houndoom
Pokemon Fire Type IconPokemon Dark Type Icon
Gen 6
Height 1.9 m
Weight 49.5 kg
Species Dark Pokémon
EV Yield SpAtk +2
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Mega Houndoom Weakness and Resistance

Weak to:
(2x)
Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon
Damaged Normally By: (1x)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon
Immune to: (0x)
Pokemon Psychic Type Icon

Mega Houndoom Stats

Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
75
 #174
Atk
90
 #187
Def
90
 #138
SpAtk
140
 #37
SpDef
90
 #145
Speed
115
 #40
Total
600
 #59
List of Pokemon by Base Stats
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 182 182 150 150 135
Atk 156 142 110 99 85
Def 156 142 110 99 85
SpAtk 211 192 160 144 130
SpDef 156 142 110 99 85
Spd 183 167 135 121 108
  • Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
  • 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
  • 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
  • -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
  • Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature

Mega Evolution vs Original Form Differences

Mega Evolution Original
Mega Houndoom ImageMega Houndoom
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon
75/90/90/140/90/115
(0/0/+40/+30/+10/+20)		 Houndoom ImageHoundoom
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon
75/90/50/110/80/95

Stats: HP / Atk / Def / SpAtk / SpDef / Speed

Mega Houndoom Best Nature and Moveset for Story

Modest or Timid

Nature Stat Changes
Modest ↑ SpAtk, ↓ Attack
Timid ↑ Speed, ↓ Attack

Since Houndoom is a Fast Special Attacker, it's best Nature is either Modest or Timid to boost its Special Attack or Speed further, while reducing its Attack stat.

Alternative Natures

Nature Stat Changes
Mild ↑ SpAtk, ↓ Defense
Rash ↑ Speed, ↓ SpDef

You can also give Houndoom either Mild or Rash nature, if you will mainly use it for Story Content.

Keep in mind that giving Houndoom any of the above two natures will increase the damage it receives, making it less ideal for Competitive Play and harder post-game content.

Use Mints to Change Natures

Mint Usage

If your Houndoom has a different Nature than the ones we recommend above, you can use a Mint to change its Nature.
Mints Locations and How to Change Nature

Best Houndoom Moveset for the Story

Move Type Cooldown
Flamethrower Pokemon Fire Type Icon 8
Overheat Pokemon Fire Type Icon 10
Dark Pulse Pokemon Dark Type Icon 8
Nasty Plot Pokemon Dark Type Icon 15

We recommend the moves Dark Pulse, Overheat, Flamethrower, and Nasty Plot when using Houndoom during the main story.

Mega Houndoom Learnset

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Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power/CD
Base Leer Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 6
The user frightens targets with an intimidating leer, which lowers their Defense stats for a short time.
Base Ember Fire Type Moves Special Type Moves 40 / 6
The user attacks by shooting out small flames. This may also leave targets with a burn.
Base Nasty Plot Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Sp. Atk stat for a while by thinking bad thoughts to stimulate its brain.
6 Tackle Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 4
The user attacks by charging forward and slamming into targets with its whole body.
13 Roar Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 6
The user lets out a mighty roar, which startles targets and drives them back a good distance.
16 Bite Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks by biting targets with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make targets flinch.
21 Snarl Dark Type Moves Special Type Moves 55 / 9
The user snarls incessantly at targets to lower their Sp. Atk stats for a short time.
24 Take Down Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by slamming into targets in an all-out charge. The user will also take some damage.
28 Fire Fang Fire Type Moves Physical Type Moves 65 / 6
The user attacks by biting targets with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make targets flinch or leave them with a burn.
34 Dark Pulse Dark Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by releasing a horrible aura rife with ill intent. This may also make targets flinch.
44 Flamethrower Fire Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks with a stream of fierce flames. This may also leave targets with a burn.
49 Crunch Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by crunching targets up with sharp fangs. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
55 Overheat Fire Type Moves Special Type Moves 130 / 10
The user attacks with all the power it can muster. The recoil will lower the user's Sp. Atk stat for a while.

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Cat Power/CD
001 Headbutt Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by leaning forward and charging headfirst into targets. This may also make targets flinch.
005 Roar Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 6
The user lets out a mighty roar, which startles targets and drives them back a good distance.
007 Toxic Poison Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user badly poisons targets. The poison's damage worsens over time.
014 Fire Fang Fire Type Moves Physical Type Moves 65 / 6
The user attacks by biting targets with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make targets flinch or leave them with a burn.
017 Protect Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
021 Thunder Fang Electric Type Moves Physical Type Moves 65 / 6
The user attacks by biting targets with electrified fangs. This may also make targets flinch or leave them paralyzed.
025 Crunch Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by crunching targets up with sharp fangs. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
033 Body Slam Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 85 / 8
The user attacks by dropping onto targets with its full body weight. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
035 Endure Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.
038 Fire Blast Fire Type Moves Special Type Moves 110 / 10
The user attacks with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave targets with a burn.
044 Hyper Beam Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by shooting a powerful beam at targets. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
046 Mud Shot Ground Type Moves Special Type Moves 55 / 6
The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at targets. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.
050 Overheat Fire Type Moves Special Type Moves 130 / 10
The user attacks with all the power it can muster. The recoil will lower the user's Sp. Atk stat for a while.
053 Sludge Bomb Poison Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 7
The user attacks by hurling unsanitary sludge at targets. This may also leave targets poisoned.
055 Giga Impact Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by charging into targets using every bit of its power. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
056 Double-Edge Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 10
The user attacks with a reckless, all-out charge. The user will also take some damage.
057 Will-O-Wisp Fire Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user shoots a sinister flame to inflict a burn on targets.
062 Flamethrower Fire Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks with a stream of fierce flames. This may also leave targets with a burn.
064 Solar Beam Grass Type Moves Special Type Moves 120 / 12
The user attacks by gathering a great deal of light and then shooting it at targets. This move takes some time to carry out.
068 Heat Wave Fire Type Moves Special Type Moves 95 / 9
The user attacks by exhaling hot breath. This may also leave targets with a burn.
071 Hyper Voice Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by unleashing horribly loud, resounding vibrations.
072 Fire Spin Fire Type Moves Special Type Moves 20 / 7
The user summons a fierce vortex of fire to surround targets. Opponents within the vortex will take continual damage.
074 Shadow Ball Ghost Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
083 Nasty Plot Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Sp. Atk stat for a while by thinking bad thoughts to stimulate its brain.
085 Substitute Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself.
090 Dark Pulse Dark Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by releasing a horrible aura rife with ill intent. This may also make targets flinch.
095 Taunt Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user taunts targets, sending them into a rage that will allow them to use only damage-dealing moves for a short time.
104 Flare Blitz Fire Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 8
The user attacks by charging forward while cloaked in flames. This may leave targets with a burn. The user will also take some damage.

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