Houndstone
Houndstone is a Ghost type Pokémon introduced in Generation 9.
Evolution of Greavard.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0972 |
|---|---|
| Type | Ghost |
| Species | Ghost Dog Pokémon |
| Height | 2.0 m (6′07″) |
| Weight | 15.0 kg (33.1 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Sand Rush Fluffy (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0312 (Scarlet/Violet) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 171 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 72 | 254 | 348 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 101 | 186 | 331 | |
| Defense | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
| Sp. Atk | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
| Sp. Def | 97 | 179 | 322 | |
| Speed | 68 | 126 | 258 | |
| Total | 488 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
| Scarlet | Houndstone spends most of its time sleeping in graveyards. Among all the dog Pokémon, this one is most loyal to its master. |
|---|---|
| Violet | A lovingly mourned Pokémon was reborn as Houndstone. It doesn’t like anyone touching the protuberance atop its head. |
Moves learned by Houndstone
Moves learnt by level up
Houndstone does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Houndstone does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Houndstone cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Houndstone learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 3 | Lick | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
| 6 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 6 | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 9 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 12 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 16 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 24 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 28 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 36 | Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 90 | |
| 41 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
| 46 | Phantom Force | Ghost | 90 | 100 | |
| 51 | Charm | Fairy | — | 100 | |
| 58 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Houndstone learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last Respects | Ghost | 50 | 100 |
Egg moves
Houndstone learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Houndstone gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ally Switch | Psychic | — | — | |
| Destiny Bond | Ghost | — | — | |
| Disable | Normal | — | 100 | |
| Howl | Normal | — | — | |
| Memento | Dark | — | 100 | |
| Shadow Sneak | Ghost | 40 | 100 | |
| Yawn | Normal | — | — |
Moves learnt by TM
Houndstone is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Houndstone sprites
Where to find Houndstone
Answers to Houndstone questions
Other languages
| English | Houndstone |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ハカドッグ |
| German | Friedwuff |
| French | Tomberro |
| Italian | Houndstone |
| Spanish | Houndstone |
| Korean | 묘두기 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 墓扬犬 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 墓揚犬 |
| English |
Ghost Dog Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | おばけいぬポケモン |
| German | Geisterhund-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Fantôchien |
| Italian | Pokémon Cantasma |
| Spanish | Pokémon Can Fantasma |
| Korean | 유령개포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 鬼犬宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 鬼犬寶可夢 |
Name origin
- hound
- type of dog
- gravestone
- rock with inscription in a graveyard

