Houndstone Pokémon GO is a Ghost-type Pokémon with its own GO stats, move pool and evolution requirements. This guide covers whether Houndstone can be Shiny, how its evolution works, its weaknesses, current move pool and the main details worth knowing before you spend Candy or Stardust.
If you are building your collection or preparing for a future event, the Houndstone Pokémon GO information below keeps the permanent details in one place. Exact encounter availability changes through seasons and events, so current event guides should always be checked alongside this evergreen page.
Halloween 2026 Part II source: Pokémon GO’s official announcement.
Can Houndstone Be Shiny in Pokémon GO?
Not yet, but Shiny Houndstone becomes obtainable from November 1, 2026. Shiny Greavard debuts during Pokémon GO Halloween Part II, which runs from November 1 at 10:00 a.m. to November 5 at 8:00 p.m. local time. Catch a Shiny Greavard in the wild or through eligible Field Research or GO Pass encounters, then evolve it using 50 Greavard Candy to obtain Shiny Houndstone. Our Pokémon GO Halloween 2026 Part 2 guide covers the event encounters and rewards. The Shiny is not available before its announced debut.
How to Evolve Houndstone Pokémon GO
Greavard
HoundstoneHoundstone evolves from Greavard using 50 Candy. Evolution requirements in Pokémon GO can be different from the main-series games, so the Candy, item, Buddy or time requirements above are the ones that matter in GO.
Houndstone Pokémon GO Weaknesses
Houndstone is weak against Dark and Ghost attacks in Pokémon GO. These are the attacking types to prioritise when you need super-effective damage against Houndstone.
Houndstone resists Bug, Fighting, Normal and Poison attacks. Pokémon GO uses its own battle multipliers, so the amount of damage differs from the main-series games even when the general type matchup is familiar.
Houndstone Pokémon GO Stats
Pokémon GO base stats are not currently available for Houndstone.
Houndstone Pokémon GO Moves
Houndstone can currently draw from the move pool below. The strongest choice depends on whether you are building for raids, Gyms, Team GO Rocket or PvP, so this evergreen guide lists the available moves rather than pretending one moveset is automatically best for every format.
| Move type | Available moves |
|---|---|
| Fast Moves | Lick, Bite |
| Charged Moves | Shadow Ball, Dig, Psychic Fangs |
How to Get Houndstone in Pokémon GO
Houndstone is released in Pokémon GO, but its exact encounter methods can change as seasons, events, raids, eggs and research rotate. For that reason, the safest way to hunt Houndstone Pokémon GO is to check the current Pokémon GO guides on The Click alongside this evergreen page rather than relying on an old spawn list.
When Houndstone is set as your Buddy Pokémon, it requires 3 km of walking per Buddy Candy. Buddy walking can therefore provide another steady Candy source when Houndstone is not appearing frequently.
Is Houndstone Worth Catching in Pokémon GO?
Houndstone Pokémon GO can still be useful for Pokédex completion, Candy, strong IV hunting and collection goals. Whether it deserves Stardust investment depends on the battle format and the individual Pokémon you catch.
More About Houndstone
For the wider species information outside Pokémon GO, including main-series stats, abilities, forms and game appearances, visit the Houndstone Pokédex. The Houndstone Pokémon GO guide can then stay focused on GO-specific mechanics. You can also visit the official Pokémon GO website for official game announcements.
