# Houndstone - Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set I Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Houndstone in Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set I (`homebss`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | homebss |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebss/Houndstone)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebss/Houndstone
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/homebss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebss)

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## Common Moves
- **Shadow Sneak**: 100.0%
- **Body Press**: 80.6%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 74.2%
- **Pain Split**: 74.2%
- **Last Respects**: 25.8%
- **Play Rough**: 19.4%
- **Tera Blast**: 12.9%
- **Psychic Fangs**: 6.5%
- **Substitute**: 6.5%

## Common Abilities
- **Fluffy**: 65.4%
- **Sand Rush**: 34.6%

## Common Items
- **Rocky Helmet**: 50.0%
- **Life Orb**: 26.9%
- **Assault Vest**: 23.1%

## Common Teammates
- **Archaludon**: undefined%
- **Rayquaza**: undefined%
- **Kyogre**: undefined%
- **Chien-Pao**: undefined%
- **Tauros-Paldea-Aqua**: undefined%
- **Iron Crown**: undefined%

## FAQ for Houndstone in homebss-1760

### What are the top moves for Houndstone?
The most common moves for Houndstone are Shadow Sneak, Body Press, Will-O-Wisp, Pain Split. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Houndstone?
Houndstone is frequently paired with Archaludon, Rayquaza, Kyogre, Chien-Pao. 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, Fighting. Specifically, Tera Ghost is used in 85.7% of builds.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Houndstone?
The most common nature for Houndstone is **Adamant**.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Houndstone?
Houndstone is most effectively run with the ability **Fluffy** (65.4%) and the item **Rocky Helmet** (50.0%).

### What is the most common role for Houndstone?
Based on common item usage (Rocky Helmet), Houndstone often functions as a **tactical** in the homebss-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/homebss/Houndstone) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/homebss) - Build teams with Houndstone
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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