#161 in usage · 0.2% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Houndstone Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Houndstone is played in Pokémon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C: moves, items, abilities, natures, Stat Point spreads and teammates with the share of sets that use them, from 1.63 million Pokémon Showdown battles (2026-09, 1630+ rating).
Most common set
Top ability, item, nature and spread plus the four most used moves, in Showdown format (Stat Points on the EVs line, as the Champions builder exports them).
Houndstone @ Spell Tag Ability: Sand Rush Level: 50 EVs: 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD Adamant Nature - Last Respects - Protect - Will-O-Wisp - Shadow Sneak
Houndstone moves
Share of Houndstone sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- Last RespectsGhost95.5%
- ProtectNormal78.1%
- Will-O-WispFire45.8%
- Shadow SneakGhost27.5%
- Ally SwitchPsychic22.6%
- PoltergeistGhost17%
- Stomping TantrumGround16.1%
- HowlNormal15.1%
- Psychic FangsPsychic14.3%
- Play RoughFairy11.8%
Items
- Spell Tag35.8%
- Sitrus Berry21.3%
- Life Orb16.7%
- Focus Sash9.7%
- Colbur Berry6%
Abilities
Stat Point spreads & natures
The most used nature + Stat Point combinations and the level 50 stats they give. Each Stat Point adds 1 to a stat (max 32 per stat, 66 total).
| Nature | Stat Points | HP | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamant+Atk −SpA | 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD | 179 | 168 | 120 | 63 | 119 | 88 | 15.9% |
| Adamant+Atk −SpA | 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe | 149 | 168 | 120 | 63 | 117 | 120 | 8.9% |
| Adamant+Atk −SpA | 5 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 28 Spe | 152 | 168 | 120 | 63 | 118 | 116 | 7.1% |
Natures in these spreads: Adamant 31.9%.
Houndstone teammates
Share of Houndstone teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Houndstone set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Houndstone set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Last Respects, Protect, Will-O-Wisp and Shadow Sneak with Spell Tag (35.8% of sets) and Sand Rush, a Adamant nature and 32 HP / 32 Atk / 2 SpD.
What are Houndstone's best teammates in VGC?
Houndstone's most common partners are Mega Tyranitar (47.7%), Farigiraf (23.5%), Incineroar (23.1%), Sneasler (22.1%) and Tyranitar (21.4%) — the share of Houndstone teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Houndstone use?
Adamant (+Atk −SpA) is the most common nature among Houndstone's top spreads (31.9%). In Champions each Stat Point adds exactly 1 to a stat at level 50, up to 32 per stat and 66 in total.
How fast is Houndstone in Pokémon Champions?
Houndstone has base 68 Speed: 132 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 120 neutral, and 79 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Houndstone in Pokémon Champions?
Houndstone is #161 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on 0.2% of teams (1.63 million battles at 1630+ rating on Pokémon Showdown).
Source: Smogon / Pokémon Showdown usage statistics, gen9championsvgc2026regmc, 2026-09, 1630+ rating. Refreshed monthly.