Checks and Counters

What beats Houndstone in Gen 9 Doubles OU? Based on Smogon's 2026-04 usage stats, the following checks and counters are the most effective at beating Houndstone. Sorted by KO Rate (P) — the chance the checker wins when it encounters Houndstone.

Houndstone is ranked #77 in Gen 9 Doubles OU with a 1.21% usage rate.

No checks and counters data available for this Pokémon in the latest stats.

Houndstone Usage Stats

Most Used Moves

Last Respects 24.4% Play Rough 13.0% Protect 11.3% Shadow Sneak 9.6% Stomping Tantrum 7.8% Ice Fang 6.6% Will-O-Wisp 5.3% Crunch 4.2%

Most Used Items

Choice Band 36.4% Spell Tag 10.6% Safety Goggles 8.3% Life Orb 7.3% Assault Vest 7.0% Focus Sash 6.2% Clear Amulet 5.7% Wide Lens 5.0%

Most Used Abilities

Sand Rush 87.8%Fluffy 12.2%

Most Used Tera Types

Fairy 26.6% Ghost 24.9% Dark 23.4% Normal 12.5% Fighting 6.4% Water 2.3% Ground 1.3% Bug 0.7%

Usage data based on Smogon weighted stats from 2026-04. Percentages show how often each move, item, ability, or Tera Type was used on Houndstone sets.

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