#0972
— Ghost Dog Pokémon
Houndstone
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Houndstone is a ghost-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 488 BST it is a typical total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 68) and a physical attacking profile. Its Sand Rush ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Houndstone. Build around what Houndstone actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Houndstone takes super-effective damage from Ghost, Dark moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Houndstone into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Attack (101)
- Lowest stat
- Special Attack (50)
- Offensive lean
- physical
- Speed tier
- mid-pack speed (base 68)
- BST
- 488 (typical for the format)
Houndstone is a ghost-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 488 BST it is a typical total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 68) and a physical attacking profile. Its Sand Rush ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Houndstone. Build around what Houndstone actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Houndstone
Houndstone is the Ghost Dog Pokémon a Ghost type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 488 with Sand Rush as its ability.
What is Houndstone weak to?
Houndstone is a Ghost-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Ghost, Dark. It resists Poison, Bug. It is immune to Normal, Fighting.
How to counter Houndstone
To counter Houndstone in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Ghost or Dark moves and can withstand its Ghost STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Houndstone in competitive teams
Houndstone can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Houndstone on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
