Competitive Information for Houndstone [Scarlet/Violet]
Ghost
Abilities:
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Houndstone? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Houndstone is an awesome Ghost-typed Pokemon. It's a frequent sight to see Houndstone out in the 9th generation battlefield. Houndstone's only type-related weaknesses are Dark and Ghost.
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Last Respects / Phantom Force
- Double-Edge / Tera Blast
- Psychic Fangs
- Play Rough
Physical Sweeper Houndstone (Sand Rush)
Houndstone is a stupendous Physical Sweeper. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Houndstone's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Houndstone recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Houndstone's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm.
♦ Phantom Force is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Ghost-type move (disappears turn 1. Hits turn 2. Breaks protection).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: phys. If attack > spa & type = tera type).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Houndstone? These builds have been optimized for Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Last Respects / Phantom Force
- Double-Edge / Tera Blast
- Bulldoze / Stomping Tantrum
- Psychic Fangs
Doubles Physical Sweeper Houndstone (Sand Rush)
Houndstone is a spectacular Physical Sweeper. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Houndstone's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Houndstone recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Houndstone's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm.
♦ Phantom Force is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Ghost-type move (disappears turn 1. Hits turn 2. Breaks protection).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: phys. If attack > spa & type = tera type).
♦ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Houndstone's last move failed).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Dark moves are bad against Fairy/Fighting/Dark.
Ghost moves are bad against Normal.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Houndstone is: Fairy, Fighting, Dark or Normal
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Houndstone
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Last Respects
- Double-Edge / Play Rough
- Tera Blast
- Psychic Fangs
Physical Sweeper Houndstone (Sand Rush)
Houndstone is pretty popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Houndstone's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Houndstone recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Houndstone's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Bug-type move).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Houndstone
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Last Respects / Phantom Force
- Play Rough / Double-Edge
- Tera Blast / Crunch
- Psychic Fangs
Physical Sweeper Houndstone (Sand Rush)
Houndstone is a remarkable Physical Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Houndstone's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Houndstone's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Houndstone's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm. Play Rough was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Phantom Force is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Ghost-type move (disappears turn 1. Hits turn 2. Breaks protection).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dark-type move).
♦ Crunch is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Houndstone
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Last Respects
- Double-Edge / Play Rough
- Tera Blast
- Psychic Fangs
Physical Sweeper Houndstone (Sand Rush)
Houndstone is a fabulous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Houndstone's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Houndstone recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Houndstone's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dragon-type move).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Houndstone
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Last Respects
- Double-Edge / Play Rough
- Tera Blast / Thunder Fang
- Psychic Fangs
Physical Sweeper Houndstone (Sand Rush)
Houndstone is an awesome Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Houndstone's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Houndstone recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Houndstone's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Electric-type move).
♦ Thunder Fang is a physical TERA-boosted 65-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Houndstone
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Last Respects / Phantom Force
- Play Rough / Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Headbutt
- Psychic Fangs
Physical Sweeper Houndstone (Sand Rush)
Houndstone is a stupendous Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Houndstone's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Houndstone recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Houndstone's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm.
♦ Phantom Force is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Ghost-type move (disappears turn 1. Hits turn 2. Breaks protection).
♦ Play Rough is a physical TERA-boosted 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fairy-type move).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Headbutt is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Houndstone
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Last Respects
- Crunch / Double-Edge
- Tera Blast
- Psychic Fangs
Physical Sweeper Houndstone (Sand Rush)
Houndstone is a stupendous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Houndstone's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Houndstone's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Houndstone's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm. Crunch was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fighting-type move).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Houndstone
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Last Respects
- Stomping Tantrum / Double-Edge
- Tera Blast / Fire Fang
- Psychic Fangs
Physical Sweeper Houndstone (Sand Rush)
Houndstone is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Houndstone's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Houndstone's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Houndstone's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm. Stomping Tantrum was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Houndstone's last move failed).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fire-type move).
♦ Fire Fang is a physical TERA-boosted 65-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Houndstone
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Last Respects
- Double-Edge / Play Rough
- Tera Blast
- Psychic Fangs
Physical Sweeper Houndstone (Sand Rush)
Houndstone is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Houndstone's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Houndstone recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Houndstone's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Flying-type move).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Houndstone
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Last Respects / Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Headbutt
- Psychic Fangs
- Play Rough
Physical Sweeper Houndstone (Sand Rush)
Houndstone is an astounding Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Houndstone's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Houndstone recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Houndstone's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ghost-type move).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Headbutt is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Houndstone
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Last Respects
- Double-Edge / Play Rough
- Tera Blast
- Psychic Fangs
Physical Sweeper Houndstone (Sand Rush)
Houndstone is an astounding Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Houndstone's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Houndstone recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Houndstone's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Grass-type move).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Houndstone
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Last Respects / Phantom Force
- Double-Edge / Headbutt
- Tera Blast / Stomping Tantrum
- Psychic Fangs
Physical Sweeper Houndstone (Sand Rush)
Houndstone is a sensational Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Houndstone's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Houndstone recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Houndstone's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm.
♦ Phantom Force is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Ghost-type move (disappears turn 1. Hits turn 2. Breaks protection).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Headbutt is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ground-type move).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Houndstone's last move failed).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Houndstone
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Last Respects
- Double-Edge / Play Rough
- Tera Blast / Ice Fang
- Psychic Fangs
Physical Sweeper Houndstone (Sand Rush)
Houndstone is an astounding Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Houndstone's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Houndstone recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Houndstone's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ice-type move).
♦ Ice Fang is a physical TERA-boosted 65-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Houndstone
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Last Respects / Phantom Force
- Double-Edge / Tera Blast
- Psychic Fangs
- Play Rough
Physical Sweeper Houndstone (Sand Rush)
Houndstone is a marvelous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Houndstone's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Houndstone recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Houndstone's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm.
♦ Phantom Force is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Ghost-type move (disappears turn 1. Hits turn 2. Breaks protection).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical TERA-boosted 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Normal-type move).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Houndstone
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Last Respects
- Crunch / Double-Edge
- Tera Blast
- Psychic Fangs
Physical Sweeper Houndstone (Sand Rush)
Houndstone is an outstanding Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Houndstone's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Houndstone's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Houndstone's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm. Crunch was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Poison-type move).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Houndstone
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Last Respects / Phantom Force
- Psychic Fangs / Tera Blast
- Crunch / Double-Edge
- Play Rough
Physical Sweeper Houndstone (Sand Rush)
Houndstone is a spectacular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Houndstone's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Houndstone's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Houndstone's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm. Crunch was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Phantom Force is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Ghost-type move (disappears turn 1. Hits turn 2. Breaks protection).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical TERA-boosted 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Psychic-type move).
♦ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Houndstone
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Last Respects
- Play Rough / Stomping Tantrum
- Tera Blast
- Psychic Fangs
Physical Sweeper Houndstone (Sand Rush)
Houndstone is a decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Houndstone's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Houndstone's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Houndstone's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm. Play Rough or Stomping Tantrum are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Houndstone's last move failed).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Rock-type move).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Houndstone
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Last Respects
- Stomping Tantrum / Double-Edge
- Tera Blast
- Psychic Fangs
Physical Sweeper Houndstone (Sand Rush)
Houndstone is an outstanding Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Houndstone's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Houndstone's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Houndstone's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm. Stomping Tantrum was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Stomping Tantrum is a physical 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Houndstone's last move failed).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Steel-type move).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Teratype Water moveset for Houndstone
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Sand Rush
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Last Respects
- Double-Edge / Play Rough
- Tera Blast
- Psychic Fangs
Physical Sweeper Houndstone (Sand Rush)
Houndstone is a remarkable Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Houndstone's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Houndstone recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sand Rush, if sandstorm is active Houndstone's speed is doubled; immunity to sandstorm.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Water-type move).
♦ Psychic Fangs is a physical 85-base power Psychic-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Houndstone learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Houndstone can perform in Scarlet/Violet. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SV Move and Ability Combos for Houndstone
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Pain split + Will-o-wisp
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Psychic Fangs
- Moves that inflict status (and combo with the move Hex): Will-O-Wisp
Most notable and possible best moves for Houndstone
- Protect
- Rest
- Snarl
Common Effort Values for Houndstone in Scarlet and Violet
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