Houndstone

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Usage Percent
0%
Monthly Rank
#155

Base Stats for Houndstone

HP
72
Atk
101
Def
100
SpA
50
SpD
97
Spe
68

Best Moves for Houndstone

Play Rough
67.724%
Last Respects
64.308%
Protect
39.111%
Poltergeist
38.797%
Will-O-Wisp
33.634%
Shadow Sneak
33.353%
Howl
30.607%
Crunch
18.168%
Phantom Force
18.092%
Bulldoze
8.704%
Body Press
8.136%
Psychic Fangs
7.547%
Yawn
5.861%
Fire Fang
4.739%
Destiny Bond
4.489%
Other
16.732%

Best Items for Houndstone

Life Orb
35.664%
Wide Lens
28.989%
Choice Band
11.631%
Assault Vest
7.397%
Leftovers
6.201%
Mirror Herb
2.203%
Lum Berry
2.042%
Focus Sash
1.831%
Other
4.043%

Best Abilities for Houndstone

Sand Rush
97.167%
Fluffy
2.833%

Best EV Spreads for Houndstone

Adamant
0/
252/
0/
0/
4/
252
51.242%
Adamant
92/
252/
0/
0/
16/
148
28.989%
Adamant
4/
252/
0/
0/
0/
252
5.947%
Adamant
0/
252/
4/
0/
0/
252
2.257%
Adamant
0/
252/
60/
0/
196/
0
2.203%
Adamant
28/
252/
4/
0/
36/
188
1.691%

Type Matchups for Houndstone

Weak
Ghost 2x Dark 2x
Resist
Poison 1/2x Bug 1/2x
Immune
Normal 0x Fighting 0x
Ability notes
Fluffy: Contact damage is reduced, but Fire damage is increased.
Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Houndstone in VGC 2024 Regulation Set H?

The top moves for Houndstone in VGC 2024 Regulation Set H are Play Rough (67.724%), Last Respects (64.308%), Protect (39.111%), Poltergeist (38.797%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Houndstone?

Houndstone synergizes well with Tyranitar (82.588%), Garchomp (32.065%), Excadrill (28.942%), Hawlucha (26.620%). These Pokemon frequently appear on teams together and cover each other's weaknesses.

What item should I use on Houndstone?

The most popular items for Houndstone are Life Orb (35.664%), Wide Lens (28.989%), Choice Band (11.631%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Houndstone?

The most common abilities for Houndstone are Sand Rush (97.167%) and Fluffy (2.833%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.

What Tera Type should I use on Houndstone?

Tera Type data is not available for this format or Pokemon.

What is the best EV spread for Houndstone?

The most common EV spread for Houndstone is Adamant with 0/252/0/0/4/252 (51.242% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.

What is Houndstone weak to and resistant against?

Houndstone is weak to Ghost (2x), Dark (2x), resists Poison (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), and is immune to Normal (0x), Fighting (0x). Ability notes: Fluffy: Contact damage is reduced, but Fire damage is increased.

Is Houndstone good in VGC 2024 Regulation Set H?

Houndstone is currently ranked in the VGC 2024 Regulation Set H metagame. Check the usage percentage and teammates section to see how well it performs. The data is aggregated from thousands of high-level ranked battles.





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