# Houndstone - San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Houndstone in San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 (`gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals/Houndstone)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals/Houndstone
- **Format Overview**: [San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals)

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## Common Moves
- **Last Respects**: 100.000%
- **Shadow Sneak**: 50.000%
- **Play Rough**: 50.000%
- **Crunch**: 50.000%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 50.000%
- **Ally Switch**: 25.000%
- **Body Press**: 25.000%
- **Snarl**: 25.000%
- **Protect**: 25.000%

## Common Abilities
- **Fluffy**: 50.000%
- **Sand Rush**: 50.000%

## Common Items
- **Lum Berry**: 25.000%
- **Safety Goggles**: 25.000%
- **Choice Band**: 25.000%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 25.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Grimmsnarl**: 75.000%
- **Gastrodon**: 50.000%
- **Tyranitar**: 50.000%
- **Skeledirge**: 50.000%
- **Froslass**: 25.000%
- **Spiritomb**: 25.000%

## FAQ for Houndstone in gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Houndstone?
Houndstone is frequently paired with Grimmsnarl, Gastrodon, Tyranitar, Skeledirge. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Houndstone?
The most common Tera Types for Houndstone are ghost, fairy. Specifically, Tera ghost is used in 75.000% of builds.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Houndstone?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Houndstone?
Houndstone is most effectively run with the ability **Fluffy** (50.000%) and the item **Lum Berry** (25.000%).

### What is the most common role for Houndstone?
Based on common item usage (Lum Berry), Houndstone often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals-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/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals/Houndstone) - Full interactive stats page
- [San Diego Regionals VGC 2023 Series 1 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023series1sandiegoregionals) - Build teams with Houndstone
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*