# Houndstone - VGC 2024 Regulation Set H Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Houndstone in VGC 2024 Regulation Set H. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2024 Regulation Set H (`gen9vgc2024regh`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2024regh |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh/Houndstone)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh/Houndstone
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2024 Regulation Set H Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh)

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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
- **Play Rough**: 67.724%
- **Last Respects**: 64.308%
- **Protect**: 39.111%
- **Poltergeist**: 38.797%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 33.634%
- **Shadow Sneak**: 33.353%
- **Howl**: 30.607%
- **Crunch**: 18.168%
- **Phantom Force**: 18.092%
- **Bulldoze**: 8.704%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Rush**: 97.167%
- **Fluffy**: 2.833%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 35.664%
- **Wide Lens**: 28.989%
- **Choice Band**: 11.631%
- **Assault Vest**: 7.397%
- **Leftovers**: 6.201%
- **Mirror Herb**: 2.203%
- **Lum Berry**: 2.042%
- **Focus Sash**: 1.831%
- **Other**: 4.043%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar**: 82.588%
- **Garchomp**: 32.065%
- **Excadrill**: 28.942%
- **Hawlucha**: 26.620%
- **Corviknight**: 25.903%
- **Gholdengo**: 25.231%

## FAQ for Houndstone in gen9vgc2024regh-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Houndstone?
Houndstone is frequently paired with Tyranitar, Garchomp, Excadrill, Hawlucha. 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 `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 51.242% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Houndstone?
Houndstone is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Rush** (97.167%) and the item **Life Orb** (35.664%).

### What is the most common role for Houndstone?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Houndstone often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the gen9vgc2024regh-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/gen9vgc2024regh/Houndstone) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2024 Regulation Set H Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2024regh) - Build teams with Houndstone
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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