Houndstone
Ghost Dog Pokémon
Houndstone spends most of its time sleeping in graveyards. Among all the dog Pokémon, this one is most loyal to its master.
Recommended set
Best Houndstone build
Moveset
Tap a move for details+50 power for each time a party member fainted.
Prevents moves from affecting the user this turn.
Burns the target.
User and ally swap positions; using again can fail.
Other moves it runs
Psychic Fangs26.5%
Howl18.2%
Shadow Sneak17.3%
Play Rough13.4%
Super effective on
1 physical · 3 statusLoadout
Boosts the power of the holder's Ghost-type moves.
- Also
Sitrus Berry25.9%
Life Orb22.9%
Leftovers5.8%
Focus Sash5.4%
Doubles Speed during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
- Also
- Fluffy11.5%
- Also
- Jolly16.4%
- Impish4.3%
- Careful3.9%
- Brave3.8%
Competitive usage
Top moves
- 1Last Respects90.5%
- 2Protect60.0%
- 3Will-O-Wisp50.9%
- 4Ally Switch49.2%
- 5Psychic Fangs26.5%
- 6Howl18.2%
- 7Shadow Sneak17.3%
- 8Play Rough13.4%
Held items
- 1Spell Tag26.2%
- 2Sitrus Berry25.9%
- 3Life Orb22.9%
- 4Leftovers5.8%
- 5Focus Sash5.4%
- 6Colbur Berry4.0%
- 7Wide Lens2.3%
- 8Rocky Helmet2.1%
Natures
- 1Adamant69.6%
- 2Jolly16.4%
- 3Impish4.3%
- 4Careful3.9%
Abilities
- 1Sand Rush88.5%
- 2Fluffy11.5%
Full movepool
Common teammates
Used in champion teams on ReplicaDex
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Houndstone in Pokémon Champions?
The most popular moveset for Houndstone in Doubles (Current) includes Last Respects, Protect, Will-O-Wisp, Ally Switch.
What is the best nature for Houndstone in Pokémon Champions?
Adamant is the most commonly used nature for Houndstone in current Pokémon Champions competitive data.
What is the best held item for Houndstone in Pokémon Champions?
Spell Tag is the most popular held item for Houndstone in Doubles (Current).
What is the best ability for Houndstone in Pokémon Champions?
Sand Rush is the most commonly used ability for Houndstone in Doubles (Current).
What are the best teammates for Houndstone in Pokémon Champions?
Houndstone's most common teammates in current data are Tyranitar, Excadrill, and Rillaboom.
