Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Houndstone
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Houndstone is the Ghost Dog Pokémon — Ghost from Greavard. In Pokémon GO it is a Ghost attacker with Lick + Shadow Ball. Ghost helps against Ghost and Psychic; Dark hits Ghost hard. Evolve Greavard or catch Houndstone from events.
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Houndstone (#972) is a Ghost Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the final form of Greavard. Trainers use it as a Ghost attacker with Lick / Bite + Shadow Ball / Dig / Psychic Fangs / Play Rough. Against Houndstone, lead with Dark (or Ghost). Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Houndstone is a Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0972. Ghost attackers punish Psychic and Ghost raids; watch Fighting weaknesses in PvP.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Lick + Shadow Ball is the usual Ghost kit; Dig and Play Rough add coverage. Shadow Houndstone is the DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Ghost moves hit Psychic and Ghost hard.
When Houndstone is your opponent, Ghost, Dark hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 186
- Defense
- 195
- Stamina
- 176
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Gengar · beats Ghost
Lick + Shadow Ball
- 2. Dawn Wings Necrozma · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Moongeist Beam
- 3. Shadow Chandelure · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 4. Giratina (Origin) · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Force
- 5. Chandelure · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 6. Shadow Gengar · beats Ghost
Lick + Shadow Ball
- 7. Gengar · beats Ghost
Lick + Shadow Ball
- 8. Dragapult · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 9. Trevenant · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- 10. Banette · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- 11. Mismagius · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 12. Dusknoir · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Mismagius · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 2. Banette · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- 3. Trevenant · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Shadow Ball
- 4. Drifblim · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 5. Cofagrigus · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 6. Jellicent · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 7. Gourgeist · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Ball
- 8. Spiritomb · beats Ghost
Sucker Punch + Shadow Ball
- 9. Sableye · beats Ghost
Shadow Claw + Foul Play
- 10. Haunter · beats Ghost
Lick + Shadow Ball
- 11. Dusclops · beats Ghost
Hex + Shadow Punch
- 12. Shuppet · beats Ghost
Feint Attack + Shadow Ball
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Houndstone’s always-available TM pool. Lick + Shadow Ball covers Ghost needs.
Fast
- Lick · Standard
Ghost energy / default
- Bite · Standard
Dark energy
Charged
- Shadow Ball · Standard
Ghost nuke
- Dig · Standard
Ground coverage
- Psychic Fangs · Standard
Psychic coverage
- Play Rough · Standard
Fairy coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- lick
- bite
Charged
- shadow ball
- dig
- psychic fangs
- play rough
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #698 of 954 · CP 1472
Lick + Shadow Ball
- Ultra League · rank #446 of 747 · CP 2496
Lick + Shadow Ball
- Master League · rank #532 of 1023 · CP 2842
Lick + Shadow Ball
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.