# Houndstone - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2025 Regulation Set G

> Find the best Houndstone builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2025 Regulation Set G. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Houndstone Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2025 Regulation Set G (`gen9vgc2025regg`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2025regg |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regg/Houndstone)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regg/Houndstone
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2025 Regulation Set G Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regg)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regg](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regg)

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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**: 98.560%
- **Protect**: 93.848%
- **Last Respects**: 70.760%
- **Facade**: 63.169%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 30.680%
- **Poltergeist**: 29.240%
- **Other**: 13.743%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Rush**: 93.848%
- **Fluffy**: 6.152%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 63.169%
- **Focus Sash**: 29.240%
- **Assault Vest**: 6.152%
- **Other**: 1.440%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar**: 79.686%
- **Garchomp**: 49.006%
- **Dialga**: 49.006%
- **Landorus**: 49.006%
- **Walking Wake**: 49.006%
- **Volcarona**: 29.240%

## FAQ for Houndstone in gen9vgc2025regg-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Houndstone?
Houndstone is frequently paired with Tyranitar, Garchomp, Dialga, Landorus. 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 63.169% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Houndstone?
Houndstone is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Rush** (93.848%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (63.169%).

### What is the most common role for Houndstone?
Based on common item usage (Sitrus Berry), Houndstone often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen9vgc2025regg-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/gen9vgc2025regg/Houndstone) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2025 Regulation Set G Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regg) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2025regg) - Build teams with Houndstone
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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