Houndstone
Ghost-type, Generation 9. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 557.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bite Shadow Ball
Same-type attack bonus on Shadow Ball. Shadow Ball costs 50 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Houndstone takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 557
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,436 CP
Houndstone moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dig | Ground | 100 | 50 | 4.5s | 22.2 | 2.00 |
| Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 50 | 3.0s | 30 | 1.80 |
| Psychic Fangs | Psychic | 25 | 33 | 1.0s | 25 | 0.76 |
| Shadow Ball Best STAB | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 3.0s | 33.3 | 2.00 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dig | Ground | 70 | 50 | 1.40 | — |
| Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 60 | 1.50 | — |
| Psychic Fangs | Psychic | 40 | 35 | 1.14 | Buff / debuff |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 2.00 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bite (12 DPS); Lick builds energy fastest (12 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Houndstone is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Houndstone
How to get Houndstone
- Evolve from
- Greavard · 50 Candy
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 62 | 2,173 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 62 | 2,352 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,400 | 1,472 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,741 | 1,831 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,400 | 1,472 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,058 | 1,113 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,400 | 1,472 |
Is Houndstone good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Houndstone has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (195 Defense / 176 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Fog weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 35 |
| Lv 2 | 111 |
| Lv 3 | 187 |
| Lv 4 | 263 |
| Lv 5 | 339 |
| Lv 6 | 415 |
| Lv 7 | 490 |
| Lv 8 | 566 |
| Lv 9 | 642 |
| Lv 10 | 718 |
| Lv 11 | 790 |
| Lv 12 | 862 |
| Lv 13 | 934 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,005 |
| Lv 15 | 1,077 |
| Lv 16 | 1,149 |
| Lv 17 | 1,221 |
| Lv 18 | 1,293 |
| Lv 19 | 1,364 |
| Lv 20 | 1,436 |
| Lv 21 | 1,508 |
| Lv 22 | 1,580 |
| Lv 23 | 1,652 |
| Lv 24 | 1,724 |
| Lv 25 | 1,795 |
| Lv 26 | 1,867 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,939 |
| Lv 28 | 2,011 |
| Lv 29 | 2,083 |
| Lv 30 | 2,155 |
| Lv 31 | 2,191 |
| Lv 32 | 2,227 |
| Lv 33 | 2,262 |
| Lv 34 | 2,298 |
| Lv 35 | 2,334 |
| Lv 36 | 2,370 |
| Lv 37 | 2,406 |
| Lv 38 | 2,442 |
| Lv 39 | 2,478 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,514 |
| Lv 41 | 2,546 |
| Lv 42 | 2,578 |
| Lv 43 | 2,610 |
| Lv 44 | 2,643 |
| Lv 45 | 2,675 |
| Lv 46 | 2,708 |
| Lv 47 | 2,741 |
| Lv 48 | 2,775 |
| Lv 49 | 2,808 |
| Lv 50 | 2,842 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0972
- Height
- 2.00 m
- Weight
- 15.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0972_POKEMON_HOUNDSTONE
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Houndstone in Pokemon GO?
Houndstone's best moveset is Bite (fast) with Shadow Ball (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Houndstone's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Houndstone takes super effective damage from Dark, Ghost-type moves. It resists Fighting, Normal, Bug, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Houndstone's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Houndstone reaches 2,842 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,514 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Houndstone?
A perfect 15/15/15 Houndstone shows 1,436 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,795 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Houndstone in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Greavard (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Houndstone be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Houndstone depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.