Houndstone

Damage Calculator
Usage Percent
1%
Monthly Rank
#69

Base Stats for Houndstone

HP
72
Atk
101
Def
100
SpA
50
SpD
97
Spe
68

Best Moves for Houndstone

Last Respects
99.956%
Shadow Sneak
81.229%
Will-O-Wisp
79.023%
Protect
78.097%
Play Rough
21.510%
Stomping Tantrum
13.416%
Ice Fang
12.970%
Other
13.800%

Best Items for Houndstone

Safety Goggles
71.332%
Choice Band
15.758%
Clear Amulet
6.965%
Spell Tag
3.818%
Other
2.127%

Best Abilities for Houndstone

Sand Rush
99.298%
Fluffy
0.702%

Best EV Spreads for Houndstone

Jolly
0/
252/
0/
0/
4/
252
74.547%
Adamant
0/
252/
0/
0/
4/
252
18.100%
Adamant
140/
128/
0/
0/
0/
240
2.339%
Jolly
4/
252/
0/
0/
0/
252
2.036%

Type Matchups for Houndstone

Weak
Ghost 2x Dark 2x
Resist
Poison 1/2x Bug 1/2x
Immune
Normal 0x Fighting 0x
Ability notes
Fluffy: Contact damage is reduced, but Fire damage is increased.
Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Houndstone in Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet?

The top moves for Houndstone in Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet are Last Respects (99.956%), Shadow Sneak (81.229%), Will-O-Wisp (79.023%), Protect (78.097%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Houndstone?

Houndstone synergizes well with Tyranitar (96.257%), Glimmora (70.808%), Kingambit (67.721%), Lycanroc (65.329%). These Pokemon frequently appear on teams together and cover each other's weaknesses.

What item should I use on Houndstone?

The most popular items for Houndstone are Safety Goggles (71.332%), Choice Band (15.758%), Clear Amulet (6.965%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Houndstone?

The most common abilities for Houndstone are Sand Rush (99.298%) and Fluffy (0.702%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.

What Tera Type should I use on Houndstone?

Tera Type data is not available for this format or Pokemon.

What is the best EV spread for Houndstone?

The most common EV spread for Houndstone is Jolly with 0/252/0/0/4/252 (74.547% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.

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.

Is Houndstone good in Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet?

Houndstone is currently ranked in the Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet metagame. Check the usage percentage and teammates section to see how well it performs. The data is aggregated from thousands of high-level ranked battles.





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