# Houndstone - Orlando Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Houndstone in Orlando Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Orlando Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 (`gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals/Houndstone)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals/Houndstone
- **Format Overview**: [Orlando Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals)

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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**: 100.000%
- **Shadow Sneak**: 100.000%
- **Protect**: 100.000%
- **Phantom Force**: 100.000%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Rush**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 100.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Garchomp**: 100.000%
- **Meowscarada**: 100.000%
- **Garganacl**: 100.000%
- **Gholdengo**: 100.000%

## FAQ for Houndstone in gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Houndstone?
Houndstone is frequently paired with Garchomp, Meowscarada, Garganacl, Gholdengo. 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. Specifically, Tera ghost is used in 100.000% 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 **Sand Rush** (100.000%) and the item **Focus Sash** (100.000%).

### What is the most common role for Houndstone?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Houndstone often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals-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/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals/Houndstone) - Full interactive stats page
- [Orlando Regionals VGC 2023 Series 2 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023series2orlandoregionals) - 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).*