# Houndstone - Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Houndstone in Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet (`gen9doublesou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9doublesou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## 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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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
- **Last Respects**: 99.624%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 55.259%
- **Protect**: 51.868%
- **Shadow Sneak**: 51.336%
- **Play Rough**: 46.353%
- **Stomping Tantrum**: 35.845%
- **Ice Fang**: 32.981%
- **Snarl**: 6.943%
- **Other**: 19.792%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Rush**: 98.839%
- **Fluffy**: 1.161%

## Common Items
- **Safety Goggles**: 43.622%
- **Choice Band**: 38.990%
- **Clear Amulet**: 8.944%
- **Spell Tag**: 2.431%
- **Life Orb**: 2.117%
- **Other**: 3.896%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar**: 97.971%
- **Glimmora**: 45.022%
- **Kingambit**: 40.917%
- **Lycanroc**: 39.176%
- **Dragonite**: 38.663%
- **Incineroar**: 37.133%

## FAQ for Houndstone in gen9doublesou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Houndstone?
Houndstone is frequently paired with Tyranitar, Glimmora, Kingambit, Lycanroc. 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 **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 46.411% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Houndstone?
Houndstone is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Rush** (98.839%) and the item **Safety Goggles** (43.622%).

### 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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