Phantom Force
Learned at Lv. 46
Scarlet Violet
Power: 90Accuracy: 100PP: 10Physical
User vanishes, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. Hits through Protect and Detect.
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POKÉDEX No. #972
Houndstone
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.
Weak toGhost
Dark
Height2.0 m
Weight15.0 kg
AbilitiesSand Rush
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP72254–348
- Attack101186–331
- Defense100184–328
- Sp. Atk5094–218
- Sp. Def97179–322
- Speed68126–258
Total488
/ 720
BST488
63 percentile (1025)+26 vs Gen 9 avg (462)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 9
Habitat
Unknown
Color
White
Shape
Quadruped
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Greavard#971Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #972 |
| Champions | #972 |
| Hyperspace | #24 |
| Paldea | #312 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
171
EV Yield
+2 Attack
Growth Curve
Medium Slow
(6x³) / (5) - 15x² + 100x - 140Exp at Lv. 50
117,360
Exp at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
→
Level 30, Night time
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Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle StrategyGhost
Psychic
Offensive Coverage
Houndstone's Ghost typing gives it 2 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ghost, psychic types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
Jolly
+Speed−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 488, Houndstone plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Attack at 101, while Special Attack (50) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Its Ghost typing leaves Houndstone with 2 weaknesses against 2 resistances and 2 full immunities. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 2 types for super-effective damage.
A catch rate of 60 puts Houndstone in the moderate range — a few Great Balls usually get the job done. It levels on the Medium Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Attack +2 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Names in Other Languages
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Pokédex Data
Height
2.0 m
Weight
15.0 kg
TypeGhost
Abilities
Doubles Speed during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Damage from contact moves is halved. Damage from Fire moves is doubled.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Ground
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
60
Higher values mean easier to catch
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Base Happiness
50
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Houndstone?
Houndstone is a Ghost type Pokémon.
What are Houndstone's weaknesses?
Houndstone takes 2× damage from Ghost, Dark type moves. It is immune to Normal, Fighting type moves.
How does Houndstone evolve?
Houndstone is the final form of the Greavard → Houndstone evolution line.
What are Houndstone's base stats?
Houndstone has a base stat total of 488: HP 72, Attack 101, Defense 100, Sp. Atk 50, Sp. Def 97, Speed 68. Its highest stat is Attack (101).
