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Base Stats for Houndstone
HP
72
Atk
101
Def
100
SpA
50
SpD
97
Spe
68
Best Moves for Houndstone
Last Respects
100.000%
Protect
100.000%
Shadow Sneak
90.775%
Play Rough
42.946%
Memento
32.444%
Body Press
24.581%
Other
9.254%
Best Teammates for Houndstone
Best Items for Houndstone
Life Orb
100.000%
Other
0.000%
Best Abilities for Houndstone
Sand Rush
100.000%
Fluffy
0.000%
Best EV Spreads for Houndstone
Adamant
84/
196/
52/
0/
20/
156
41.685%
Adamant
0/
252/
0/
0/
4/
252
33.705%
Adamant
4/
252/
0/
0/
0/
252
24.610%
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 VGC 2025 Regulation Set H?
The top moves for Houndstone in VGC 2025 Regulation Set H are Last Respects (100.000%), Protect (100.000%), Shadow Sneak (90.775%), Play Rough (42.946%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
What are the best teammates for Houndstone?
Houndstone synergizes well with Tyranitar (95.724%), Excadrill (63.251%), Volcarona (61.990%), Indeedee (37.623%). 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 Life Orb (100.000%), Other (0.000%). 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 (100.000%) and Fluffy (0.000%). 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 Adamant with 84/196/52/0/20/156 (41.685% 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 VGC 2025 Regulation Set H?
Houndstone is currently ranked in the VGC 2025 Regulation Set H 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.
Pokemon
% usage
Incineroar firedarkIntimidateBlazeSafety GogglesWeakness PolicyRocky Helmet Sitrus Berry Assault Vest Covert Cloak Other Fake OutKnock OffFlare BlitzParting ShotClose CombatU-turn Other
50.67%
Annihilape fightingghostDefiantInner Focus Vital Spirit Safety GogglesChoice Scarf Leftovers Sitrus Berry Other Rage FistFinal GambitDrain PunchClose CombatTauntBulk UpSubstituteProtectOther
38.00%
Gholdengo steelghostGood as GoldChoice SpecsLife OrbMetal Coat Leftovers Sitrus Berry Other Make It RainShadow BallProtectTrickNasty PlotPower GemOther
33.61%
Ursaluna-Bloodmoon groundnormalChoice SpecsLife OrbAssault VestSilk Scarf Other Earth PowerHyper VoiceBlood MoonVacuum WaveHyper BeamProtectOther
30.84%
Sneasler fightingpoisonUnburdenPoison TouchPressure Psychic SeedFocus SashGrassy SeedOther Close CombatDire ClawProtectThroat ChopFake OutAcrobaticsOther
27.58%
Archaludon steeldragonStaminaSturdyStalwart Assault VestPower HerbLuminous MossWeakness Policy Other Electro ShotBody PressFlash CannonDragon PulseProtectDraco MeteorSnarlOther
20.82%
Farigiraf normalpsychicSap SipperArmor TailCud Chew Mental HerbSitrus Berry Throat Spray Safety Goggles Other Trick RoomPsychic NoiseEarthquakeBeat UpHelping HandPsychicHyper VoiceDazzling GleamOther
20.77%
Rillaboom grassGrassy SurgeOvergrow Assault VestMiracle Seed Sitrus Berry Meadow Plate Leftovers Other Grassy GlideFake OutWood HammerU-turnHigh HorsepowerOther
19.06%
Murkrow darkflyingPranksterInsomnia EvioliteOther TailwindFoul PlayHazeRain DanceQuashOther
18.83%
Pelipper waterflyingDrizzleKeen Eye Rain Dish Focus SashDamp RockChoice Scarf Other HurricaneWeather BallTailwindProtectWide GuardHelping Hand Muddy Water Other
17.62%
Indeedee psychicnormalPsychic SurgeInner Focus Focus SashChoice ScarfOther Expanding ForceDazzling GleamTrick RoomImprisonTera BlastTrickOther
17.60%
Grimmsnarl darkfairyPranksterPickpocket Frisk Life OrbSitrus BerryLight ClayOther Spirit BreakThroat ChopImprisonLow KickThunder WaveParting ShotFake OutReflectOther
17.52%
Amoonguss grasspoisonRegeneratorEffect Spore Rocky HelmetSitrus BerryMental HerbLeftoversCovert CloakOther SporeRage PowderPollen PuffProtectClear SmogSludge BombOther
17.23%
Salamence dragonflyingIntimidateMoxie Life OrbCovert Cloak Other ProtectBreaking SwipeDual WingbeatTera BlastTailwind Other
16.41%
Basculegion waterghostSwift SwimAdaptabilityMold Breaker Choice BandClear AmuletMystic WaterChoice Scarf Life Orb Other Last RespectsWave CrashAqua JetFlip TurnProtectOther
15.60%
Gastrodon watergroundStorm DrainSticky Hold Sand Force Iron BallOther Earth PowerIce BeamRecoverClear SmogOther
13.55%
Dragonite dragonflyingInner FocusMultiscaleLoaded DiceChoice BandSafety Goggles Life Orb Other Extreme SpeedProtectScale ShotHazeStomping TantrumTailwindOutrageBrick BreakIce Spinner Earthquake Roar Other
12.28%
Ursaluna groundnormalGutsUnnerve Bulletproof Flame OrbOther FacadeProtectHeadlong RushEarthquakeSwords DanceOther
11.04%
Primarina waterfairyLiquid VoiceTorrent Life OrbThroat SprayChoice SpecsSitrus Berry Other Hyper VoiceMoonblastProtectDazzling GleamIce BeamHazeWater PledgeHydro CannonOther
10.18%
Volcarona bugfireFlame BodySwarm LeftoversSitrus BerryCovert CloakLife Orb Other ProtectQuiver DanceHeat WaveTera BlastStruggle BugTailwindRage PowderGiga DrainOverheatFlamethrowerFiery DanceOther
9.15%
Maushold normalTechnicianFriend GuardCheek Pouch Wide LensCovert CloakSafety Goggles Focus Sash Rocky Helmet Other Follow MePopulation BombTauntProtectEncoreBiteBeat UpSuper FangOther
8.89%
Sinistcha grassghostHospitalityHeatproofSitrus BerryMental HerbOther Matcha GotchaTrick RoomRage PowderLife DewStrength SapOther
7.61%
Indeedee-F psychicnormalPsychic SurgeOwn Tempo Synchronize Psychic SeedRocky Helmet Safety Goggles Sitrus Berry Other Follow MeTrick RoomHelping HandPsychicDazzling GleamProtectImprisonOther
7.50%
Kingambit darksteelDefiantSupreme Overlord Pressure Safety GogglesFocus SashBlack GlassesOther Kowtow CleaveProtectSucker PunchSwords DanceIron HeadTera BlastOther
7.18%
Smeargle normalMoodyOwn Tempo Technician Focus SashOther SporeFollow MeFake OutSkill SwapMetal BurstFissureWater ShurikenWide GuardOther
6.73%
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