# Houndstone - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2026 Regulation Set I

> Find the best Houndstone builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2026 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Houndstone Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set I (`homebsd`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | homebsd |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebsd/Houndstone)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebsd/Houndstone
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebsd)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/homebsd](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebsd)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ghost (2x), Dark (2x) |
| **Resists** | Poison (1/2x), Bug (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Normal (0x), Fighting (0x) |

**Ability Notes**: Fluffy: Contact damage is reduced, but Fire damage is increased.

## Common Moves
- **Helping Hand**: 100.0%
- **Shadow Sneak**: 100.0%
- **Ally Switch**: 100.0%
- **Last Respects**: 100.0%

## Common Abilities
- **Sand Rush**: 100.0%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 100.0%

## Common Teammates
- **Lunala**: undefined%
- **Terapagos**: undefined%
- **Tornadus**: undefined%
- **Smeargle**: undefined%
- **Regieleki**: undefined%

## FAQ for Houndstone in homebsd-1760

### What are the top moves for Houndstone?
The most common moves for Houndstone are Helping Hand, Shadow Sneak, Ally Switch, Last Respects. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Houndstone?
Houndstone is frequently paired with Lunala, Terapagos, Tornadus, Smeargle. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Houndstone weak to and resistant against?
Houndstone is weak to Ghost (2x), Dark (2x), resists Poison (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), and is immune to Normal (0x), Fighting (0x). Ability notes: Fluffy: Contact damage is reduced, but Fire damage is increased.

### 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 most common nature for Houndstone is **Brave**.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Houndstone?
Houndstone is most effectively run with the ability **Sand Rush** (100.0%) and the item **Focus Sash** (100.0%).

### 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 homebsd-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/homebsd/Houndstone) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebsd) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/homebsd) - Build teams with Houndstone
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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