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Houndstone is a Ghost-type Pokemon. This guide covers Houndstone’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Houndstone guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Abilities | Evolution |
| Locations | FAQ |
Houndstone is a Ghost-type Pokemon introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. It evolves from Greavard at Level 30 when leveled up at night.
Competitive Overview
Houndstone can be useful as a Ghost-type attacker, especially in sand teams when Sand Rush is available. It is also known for Last Respects in formats where that move is allowed.
Houndstone’s strengths include Ghost typing, Normal and Fighting immunities, Sand Rush and late-game pressure. Its main concerns are Ghost and Dark-type weaknesses.
Here are the key facts to know about Houndstone, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Houndstone
National Dex
#0972
Type
Ghost
Species
Ghost Dog Pokemon
Height
6’07” / 2.0 m
200 cm
Weight
33.1 lbs / 15.0 kg
15.0 kg
Abilities
Sand Rush, Fluffy
Houndstone’s stats help define its role across Pokemon games, from casual play to competitive formats.
Houndstone can use a range of attacks and support moves depending on the game. These are some of Houndstone’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A powerful Ghost-type move that can become stronger as teammates faint.
Priority Ghost-type damage.
A two-turn Ghost-type physical attack.
Coverage against Psychic and Ghost-type Pokemon.
Can use defensive investment for Fighting-type damage in games where available.
Coverage against Fire, Electric, Poison, Rock and Steel-type Pokemon.
Can force targets out in games where available.
Burns the target and weakens physical attackers in games where available.
Use the section below to view Houndstone’s move list by learn method across supported Pokemon games.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Houndstone is a Ghost-type Pokemon. This typing determines its weaknesses, resistances and immunities in battle.
Type
Ghost
Weaknesses
Ghost, Dark
Resistances
Poison, Bug
Immunity
Normal, Fighting
Houndstone’s abilities help shape how it functions in battle across Pokemon games.
Sand Rush gives Houndstone a useful battle option depending on the game, format and team role.
Fluffy gives Houndstone a useful battle option depending on the game, format and team role.
Houndstone evolves from Greavard at Level 30 when leveled up at night and does not evolve further.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Level 30 at night
Houndstone is most commonly obtained by evolving Greavard at Level 30 at night. It can also appear in select Paldea wild areas depending on encounter tables.
| Game | Where to Find Houndstone |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Evolve Greavard at Level 30 at night, or find Houndstone in select Paldea wild areas. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Evolve Greavard at Level 30 at night, or find Houndstone in select Paldea wild areas. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Houndstone |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Houndstone. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Houndstone is a Ghost-type Pokemon.
Houndstone is weak to Ghost, Dark-type moves.
Houndstone evolves from Greavard at Level 30 when leveled up at night and does not evolve further.
Houndstone’s abilities are Sand Rush, Fluffy.
Houndstone’s best moves can include Last Respects, Shadow Sneak, Phantom Force, Crunch, depending on the game and format.
Houndstone is most commonly obtained by evolving Greavard at Level 30 at night. It can also appear in select Paldea wild areas depending on encounter tables.
Yes, Houndstone can be useful in the right game or format depending on its stats, typing, ability and role.
Houndstone was introduced in Generation 9 with Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
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