# Houndstone - Gen 9 OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Houndstone in Gen 9 OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Houndstone)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Houndstone
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Poltergeist**: 99.863%
- **Body Press**: 95.545%
- **Shadow Sneak**: 93.966%
- **Play Rough**: 53.826%
- **Tera Blast**: 37.752%
- **Other**: 19.047%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Rush**: 98.674%
- **Fluffy**: 1.326%

## Common Items
- **Choice Band**: 95.105%
- **Other**: 4.895%

## Common Teammates
- **Excadrill**: 97.419%
- **Tyranitar**: 95.783%
- **Sudowoodo**: 88.951%
- **Kingambit**: 51.433%
- **Glimmora**: 50.747%
- **Ogerpon-Wellspring**: 37.911%

## FAQ for Houndstone in gen9ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Houndstone?
The most common moves for Houndstone are Poltergeist, Body Press, Shadow Sneak, Play Rough. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Houndstone?
Houndstone is frequently paired with Excadrill, Tyranitar, Sudowoodo, Kingambit. 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/4/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 51.104% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Houndstone?
Houndstone is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Rush** (98.674%) and the item **Choice Band** (95.105%).

### What is the most common role for Houndstone?
Based on common item usage (Choice Band), Houndstone often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the gen9ou-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/gen9ou/Houndstone) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - Build teams with Houndstone
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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