# Houndstone - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data

> Find the best Houndstone builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Houndstone Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data (`battledataregmbs3`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | battledataregmbs3 |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/battledataregmbs3/Houndstone)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/battledataregmbs3/Houndstone
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/battledataregmbs3)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/battledataregmbs3](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/battledataregmbs3)

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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 Houndstone.

## Common Moves
- **Shadow Sneak**: 100.0%
- **Ally Switch**: 100.0%
- **Last Respects**: 100.0%
- **Psychic Fangs**: 85.7%
- **Protect**: 14.3%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Rush**: 100.0%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 100.0%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar**: undefined%
- **Staraptor**: undefined%
- **Rotom-Wash**: undefined%
- **Excadrill**: undefined%
- **Sylveon**: undefined%

## FAQ for Houndstone in battledataregmbs3-1760

### What are the top moves for Houndstone?
The most common moves for Houndstone are Shadow Sneak, Ally Switch, Last Respects, Psychic Fangs. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Houndstone?
Houndstone is frequently paired with Tyranitar, Staraptor, Rotom-Wash, Excadrill. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Houndstone?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Houndstone?
The top build for Houndstone features a **** nature with an EV spread of `2/32/0/0/3/29`. This configuration accounts for 100.0% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Houndstone?
Houndstone is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Rush** (100.0%) and the item **Life Orb** (100.0%).

### What is the most common role for Houndstone?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Houndstone often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the battledataregmbs3-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Houndstone?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 72 |
| Attack | 101 |
| Defense | 100 |
| Sp. Atk | 50 |
| Sp. Def | 97 |
| Speed | 68 |
| **BST** | **488** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Houndstone on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/battledataregmbs3/Houndstone) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-B S3 Ranked Battle Data Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/battledataregmbs3) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/battledataregmbs3) - Build teams with Houndstone
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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