# Houndstone - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet

> Find the best Houndstone builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Houndstone Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet (`gen9doublesou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9doublesou |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **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/gen9doublesou/Houndstone)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9doublesou/Houndstone
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9doublesou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9doublesou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9doublesou)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ghost (2x), Dark (2x) |
| **Resists** | Poison (1/2x), Bug (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Normal (0x), Fighting (0x) |

**Ability Notes**: Fluffy: Contact damage is reduced, but Fire damage is increased.

## Common Moves
- **Last Respects**: 99.956%
- **Shadow Sneak**: 81.229%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 79.023%
- **Protect**: 78.097%
- **Play Rough**: 21.510%
- **Stomping Tantrum**: 13.416%
- **Ice Fang**: 12.970%
- **Other**: 13.800%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Rush**: 99.298%
- **Fluffy**: 0.702%

## Common Items
- **Safety Goggles**: 71.332%
- **Choice Band**: 15.758%
- **Clear Amulet**: 6.965%
- **Spell Tag**: 3.818%
- **Other**: 2.127%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar**: 96.257%
- **Glimmora**: 70.808%
- **Kingambit**: 67.721%
- **Lycanroc**: 65.329%
- **Dragonite**: 65.257%
- **Landorus**: 16.197%

## FAQ for Houndstone in gen9doublesou-1825

### What are the top moves for Houndstone?
The most common moves for Houndstone are Last Respects, Shadow Sneak, Will-O-Wisp, Protect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Houndstone?
Houndstone is frequently paired with Tyranitar, Glimmora, Kingambit, Lycanroc. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### 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.

### 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 **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 74.547% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Houndstone?
Houndstone is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Rush** (99.298%) and the item **Safety Goggles** (71.332%).

### What is the most common role for Houndstone?
Based on common item usage (Safety Goggles), Houndstone often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9doublesou-1825 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/gen9doublesou/Houndstone) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9doublesou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9doublesou) - Build teams with Houndstone
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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