Houndstone
TL;DR. Houndstone is a pure ghost-type Pokémon from Generation IX. Base Stat Total: 488. Houndstone spends most of its time sleeping in graveyards. Among all the dog Pokémon, this one is most loyal to its master.
Houndstone spends most of its time sleeping in graveyards. Among all the dog Pokémon, this one is most loyal to its master.
Stat spread.
Total of 488. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Houndstone in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Houndstone reaches 2,514 CP at level 40 and 2,876 CP as a best buddy.
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Houndstone in competitive play.
Houndstone is a Generation 9 UU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #649 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Houndstone.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Houndstone, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Houndstone?
Houndstone is a pure Ghost-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Houndstone weak to?
Houndstone takes 2× damage from Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Houndstone resistant to?
Houndstone is immune to Normal, Fighting. It also resists Poison, Bug.
How does Houndstone evolve?
Houndstone evolves from Greavard (Level 30 at night). Houndstone is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Houndstone from?
Houndstone was introduced in Generation IX (the Paldea region). Its Pokédex number is #0972.
What are Houndstone's base stats?
Houndstone has HP 72, Attack 101, Defense 100, Special Attack 50, Special Defense 97, and Speed 68. Total base stat total: 488.
What are Houndstone's abilities?
Houndstone can have the ability Sand Rush, plus the Hidden Ability Fluffy.
Is Houndstone legendary or mythical?
No. Houndstone is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Houndstone's best stat?
Houndstone's highest base stat is Attack at 101, which ranks 16th of 65 Ghost-type Pokémon.
Is Houndstone good?
Houndstone has a base stat total of 488, the 366th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 27th among Ghost-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Houndstone as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Houndstone is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Houndstone vs. the average Ghost-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 65 Ghost-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Houndstone | Ghost avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 72 | 66 | +6 |
| Attack | 101 | 77 | +24 |
| Defense | 100 | 77 | +23 |
| Special Attack | 50 | 82 | -32 |
| Special Defense | 97 | 79 | +18 |
| Speed | 68 | 66 | +2 |
| Total | 488 | 447 | +41 |
Houndstone appears in 2 games.
Every mainline release where Houndstone is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
Houndstone isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Houndstone is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
Houndstone appears in 2 episodes.
From HZ052 (2024-05-31) through HZ061 (2024-08-16).
TCG Pocket appearances
2 Houndstone cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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