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Houndstone

Houndstone

GHOST
HP
72
Atk
101
Def
100
SpA
50
SpD
97
Spe
68
Build Houndstone in Team BuilderView all Houndstone teams

Weaknesses

  • DARK2x
  • GHOST2x

Best Nature

Adamant 32/32/1/0/1/0

Best Moveset

  1. Last RespectsGHOSTPhysical24.1%
  2. Shadow SneakGHOSTPhysical18.5%
  3. Play RoughFAIRYPhysical16.1%
  4. ProtectNORMALStatus12.5%

Best Ability / Item

FluffyLum BerryLum 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

    Shadow Sneak

    GHOPhysical40 BP

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

    18.47%
  • #3

    Play Rough

    FAIPhysical90 BP

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

    16.11%
  • #4

    Protect

    NORStatus

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

    12.52%
  • #5

    Stomping Tantrum

    GROPhysical75 BP

    Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.

    9.52%
  • #6

    Will-O-Wisp

    FIRStatus

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

    4.08%
  • #7

    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.

    3.37%
  • #8

    Crunch

    DARPhysical80 BP

    The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

    1.70%
  • #9

    Fire Fang

    FIRPhysical65 BP

    The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn.

    1.59%
  • #10

    Ice Fang

    ICEPhysical65 BP

    The user bites with cold-infused fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it frozen.

    1.59%
  • #11

    Other

    6.98%

Best Houndstone Natures

  • #1

    Adamant 32/32/1/0/1/0

    25.08%
  • #2

    Brave 32/32/1/0/1/0

    24.93%
  • #3

    Adamant 1/32/0/0/1/32

    20.01%
  • #4

    Jolly 20/32/0/0/0/14

    14.00%
  • #5

    Adamant 0/21/13/0/0/32

    4.99%
  • #6

    Relaxed 32/2/32/0/0/0

    2.92%
  • #7

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

    2.27%
  • #8

    Naughty 1/32/0/1/0/32

    2.00%
  • #9

    Adamant 0/13/0/14/7/32

    1.30%
  • #10

    Impish 31/0/5/0/11/19

    0.94%
  • #11

    Other

    1.56%

Best Houndstone Abilities

  • #1

    Fluffy

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

    53.48%
  • #2

    Sand Rush

    Boosts the Pokémon's Speed stat in a sandstorm.

    46.52%

Best Houndstone Items

  • #1
    Lum Berry

    Lum Berry

    Cures any status condition .

    62.04%
  • #2
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Raises the power of moves, but causes recoil damage.

    24.79%
  • #3
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    8.64%
  • #4
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

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

    2.34%
  • #5
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    2.20%

Best Houndstone Teammates

  • #1
    AnnihilapeAnnihilape
    FIGGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    25.25%
  • #2
    TyranitarTyranitar
    ROCDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    18.31%
  • #3
    GarganaclGarganacl
    ROC
    TeamsBuilder
    10.24%
  • #4
    MetagrossMetagross
    STEPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    9.89%
  • #5
    MausholdMaushold
    NOR
    TeamsBuilder
    9.84%
  • #6
    Arcanine-HisuiArcanine-Hisui
    FIRROC
    TeamsBuilder
    4.92%
  • #7
    PrimarinaPrimarina
    WATFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    3.91%
  • #8
    GarchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    3.37%
  • #9
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    2.89%
  • #10
    CorviknightCorviknight
    FLYSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    2.85%
  • #11

    Other

    8.53%