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Houndstone

Houndstone

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

  • DARK2x
  • GHOST2x

Best Nature

Adamant 28/9/9/0/0/20

Best Moveset

  1. Last RespectsGHOSTPhysical24.1%
  2. ProtectNORMALStatus19.9%
  3. Will-O-WispFIREStatus19.1%
  4. Ally SwitchPSYCHICStatus14.2%

Best Ability / Item

Sand RushSitrus BerrySitrus Berry

Houndstone technical VGC usage sections

Best Houndstone Moves

  • #1

    Last Respects

    GHOPhysical50 BP

    The user attacks to avenge its allies. The more defeated allies there are in the user's party, the greater the move's power.

    24.07%
  • #2

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    19.86%
  • #3

    Will-O-Wisp

    FIRStatus

    The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.

    19.11%
  • #4

    Ally Switch

    PSYStatus

    The user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies. This move's chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    14.16%
  • #5

    Shadow Sneak

    GHOPhysical40 BP

    The user extends its shadow and attacks the target from behind. This move always goes first.

    3.18%
  • #6

    Howl

    NORStatus

    The user howls loudly to rouse itself and its allies. This boosts their Attack stats.

    3.12%
  • #7

    Psychic Fangs

    PSYPhysical85 BP

    The user attacks by biting the target with its psychic capabilities. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

    2.46%
  • #8

    Body Press

    FIGPhysical80 BP

    The user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The higher the user's Defense stat, the greater the damage this move deals.

    1.97%
  • #9

    Play Rough

    FAIPhysical90 BP

    The user attacks by playing rough with the target. This may also lower the target's Attack stat.

    1.91%
  • #10

    Poltergeist

    GHOPhysical110 BP

    The user attacks by controlling the target's item. This move fails if the target isn't holding an item.

    1.48%
  • #11

    Other

    8.68%

Best Houndstone Natures

  • #1

    Adamant 28/9/9/0/0/20

    34.63%
  • #2

    Adamant 2/32/0/0/0/32

    14.39%
  • #3

    Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

    4.27%
  • #4

    Jolly 32/2/0/0/0/32

    2.92%
  • #5

    Adamant 9/32/0/0/0/25

    2.75%
  • #6

    Adamant 32/9/0/0/0/25

    2.73%
  • #7

    Adamant 10/32/0/0/0/24

    1.68%
  • #8

    Adamant 0/25/26/0/0/15

    1.63%
  • #9

    Adamant 28/10/8/0/0/20

    0.81%
  • #10

    Hardy 28/9/9/0/0/20

    0.81%
  • #11

    Other

    33.38%

Best Houndstone Abilities

  • #1

    Sand Rush

    Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in a sandstorm.

    95.35%
  • #2

    Fluffy

    Halves the damage taken from moves that make direct contact, but doubles that of Fire-type moves.

    4.65%

Best Houndstone Items

  • #1
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    51.34%
  • #2
    Spell Tag

    Spell Tag

    Raises the power of Ghost-type moves.

    18.90%
  • #3
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Raises the power of moves, but causes recoil damage.

    10.35%
  • #4
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    6.96%
  • #5
    Colbur Berry

    Colbur Berry

    Reduces damage from a super effective Dark-type move by 50%.

    3.65%
  • #6
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    3.14%
  • #7
    Kasib Berry

    Kasib Berry

    Lowers effectiveness of a super effective Ghost-type move.

    1.66%
  • #8
    Wide Lens

    Wide Lens

    Boosts accuracy of holder by an 110%.

    1.24%
  • #9
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Raises user's Speed , but they can only use one move.

    1.01%
  • #10
    Expert Belt

    Expert Belt

    Increases the power of super effective moves.

    0.46%
  • #11

    Other

    1.29%

Best Houndstone Teammates

  • #1
    ExcadrillExcadrill
    GROSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    13.52%
  • #2
    Tyranitar-MegaTyranitar-Mega
    ROCDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    10.72%
  • #3
    Rotom-WashRotom-Wash
    ELEWAT
    TeamsBuilder
    10.61%
  • #4
    TyranitarTyranitar
    ROCDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    10.54%
  • #5
    Staraptor-MegaStaraptor-Mega
    FIGFLY
    TeamsBuilder
    9.33%
  • #6
    Venusaur-MegaVenusaur-Mega
    GRAPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    8.41%
  • #7
    CorviknightCorviknight
    FLYSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    3.85%
  • #8
    SinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    3.41%
  • #9
    GarchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    2.09%
  • #10
    MiloticMilotic
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    1.94%
  • #11

    Other

    25.58%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Houndstone?

The best moveset for Houndstone in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Last Respects, Protect, Will-O-Wisp, Ally Switch.

How to counter Houndstone in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Houndstone can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (dark 2x, ghost 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Houndstone?

The best item for Houndstone is typically Sitrus Berry, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.