Houndstonein Pokémon Heart & Soul
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Pokédex Entry
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.
Houndstone in Pokémon Heart & Soul
Houndstone is #972 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Heart & Soul. This page covers its ghost typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.
FrontNormal
Shiny
Animated
Shiny Animated
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Normal
Shiny
Type
Ghost
Dex
#972
Growth Rate
mediumslow
Gender Ratio
50% Male, 50% Female
Egg Groups
field
Hatch Rate
Medium Fast (20 cycles)
Catch Rate
60
Base Exp
171
EV Yield
2 Attack
Wild Held Items
None
Weak To
ghost ×2dark ×2
Resists
poison ×0.5bug ×0.5
Immune To
normalfighting
Evolution Chain
Base form
Level up Greavard to Lv. 30 at night
How to Obtain
Houndstone has no wild encounters recorded in this game. Evolve greavard to get one.
Gen 7 Moves
The movepool a new game starts with.
Level Up (16)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last RespectsLevel: 0Last Respects | ghost | PWR50 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| This move deals more damage for each defeated ally. | ||||||
| TackleLevel: 1Tackle | normal | PWR35 | ACC0 | PP35 | ||
| Charges the foe with a full- body tackle. | ||||||
| GrowlLevel: 1Growl | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP40 | ||
| Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack. | ||||||
| LickLevel: 3Lick | ghost | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| Licks with a long tongue to injure. May also paralyze. | ||||||
| Tail WhipLevel: 6Tail Whip | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense. | ||||||
| BiteLevel: 6Bite | dark | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP25 | ||
| Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching. | ||||||
| RoarLevel: 9Roar | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| Switches the foe out or ends wild battle. | ||||||
| HeadbuttLevel: 12Headbutt | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| A ramming attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| DigLevel: 16Dig | ground | PWR100 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. | ||||||
| RestLevel: 24Rest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP0 | ||
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| CrunchLevel: 28Crunch | dark | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Play RoughLevel: 36Play Rough | fairy | PWR90 | ACC90 | PP10 | ||
| Plays rough with the foe. May lower Attack. | ||||||
| Helping HandLevel: 41Helping Hand | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| Boosts the power of ally recipient's moves. | ||||||
| Phantom ForceLevel: 46Phantom Force | ghost | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Vanishes on the first turn then strikes the next turn. | ||||||
| CharmLevel: 51Charm | fairy | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Charms the foe and sharply reduces its Attack. | ||||||
| Double EdgeLevel: 58Double Edge | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user. | ||||||
Egg Moves (7)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ally SwitchAlly Switch | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | |
| The user switches places with its partner. | |||||
| Destiny BondDestiny Bond | ghost | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | |
| If the user faints, the foe is also made to faint. | |||||
| DisableDisable | normal | PWR0 | ACC55 | PP20 | |
| For 4 turns, prevents foe For 4-7 turns, prevents foe For 2-5 turns, prevents foe from using last used move. | |||||
| HowlHowl | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP40 | |
| Howls to raise the spirit and boosts Attack. | |||||
| MementoMemento | dark | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | |
| The user faints and harshly lowers foes Atk and Sp.Atk. | |||||
| Shadow SneakShadow Sneak | ghost | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP30 | |
| Extends the user's shadow to strike first. | |||||
| YawnYawn | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | |
| Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn. | |||||
Gen 3 Moves
Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.
Level Up (16)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last RespectsLevel: 0Last Respects | ghost | PWR50 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| This move deals more damage for each defeated ally. | ||||||
| TackleLevel: 1Tackle | normal | PWR35 | ACC0 | PP35 | ||
| Charges the foe with a full- body tackle. | ||||||
| GrowlLevel: 1Growl | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP40 | ||
| Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack. | ||||||
| LickLevel: 3Lick | ghost | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| Licks with a long tongue to injure. May also paralyze. | ||||||
| Tail WhipLevel: 6Tail Whip | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense. | ||||||
| BiteLevel: 6Bite | dark | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP25 | ||
| Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching. | ||||||
| RoarLevel: 9Roar | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| Switches the foe out or ends wild battle. | ||||||
| HeadbuttLevel: 12Headbutt | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| A ramming attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| DigLevel: 16Dig | ground | PWR100 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. | ||||||
| RestLevel: 24Rest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP0 | ||
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| CrunchLevel: 28Crunch | dark | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Play RoughLevel: 36Play Rough | fairy | PWR90 | ACC90 | PP10 | ||
| Plays rough with the foe. May lower Attack. | ||||||
| Helping HandLevel: 41Helping Hand | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| Boosts the power of ally recipient's moves. | ||||||
| Phantom ForceLevel: 46Phantom Force | ghost | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Vanishes on the first turn then strikes the next turn. | ||||||
| CharmLevel: 51Charm | fairy | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Charms the foe and sharply reduces its Attack. | ||||||
| Double EdgeLevel: 58Double Edge | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user. | ||||||
TM/HM Moves (21)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DigDig | ground | PWR100 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM28TM28 | |
| Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. | ||||||
| EndureEndure | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM58TM58 | |
| Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM68TM68 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM15TM15 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| RoarRoar | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM05TM05 | |
| Switches the foe out or ends wild battle. | ||||||
| SandstormSandstorm | rock | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM37TM37 | |
| Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns. | ||||||
| Shadow BallShadow Ball | ghost | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM30TM30 | |
| Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Sleep TalkSleep Talk | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM82TM82 | |
| Uses an available move randomly while asleep. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP0 | TM46TM46 | |
| While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item. | ||||||
| Will O WispWill O Wisp | fire | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TM61TM61 | |
| Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM21TM21 | |
| Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| Natural GiftNatural Gift | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM83TM83 | |
| The effectiveness varies with the held Berry. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM27TM27 | |
| Attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
| Secret PowerSecret Power | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM43TM43 | |
| Attack with effects that vary by location. | ||||||
Type Summary
2
Weaknesses
2
Resistances
2
Immunities
12
Neutral
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Houndstone. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Houndstone resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Houndstone, either offensively or defensively.
Obstagoon
darknormal
2× STAB damage • Immune to ghost
2×Good
Alolan Rattata
darknormal
2× STAB damage • Immune to ghost
2×Good
Alolan Raticate
darknormal
2× STAB damage • Immune to ghost
2×Good
Galarian Zigzagoon
darknormal
2× STAB damage • Immune to ghost
2×Good
Galarian Linoone
darknormal
2× STAB damage • Immune to ghost
2×Good
Hisuian Zorua
normalghost
2× STAB damage • Immune to ghost
2×Good
Hisuian Zoroark
normalghost
2× STAB damage • Immune to ghost
2×Good
Umbreon
dark
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Murkrow
darkflying
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Sneasel
darkice
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Houndour
darkfire
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Houndoom
darkfire
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Tyranitar
rockdark
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Poochyena
dark
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Mightyena
dark
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Nuzleaf
grassdark
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Shiftry
grassdark
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Carvanha
waterdark
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Sharpedo
waterdark
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
Cacturne
grassdark
2× STAB damage • Resists ghost
2×Good
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