# Cloyster - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in BDSP

> Find the best Cloyster builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in BDSP. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Cloyster Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | BDSP (`bdsp`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl |
| **Category** | Online Battle on Nintendo Switch |
| **Usage** | 2% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdsp/Cloyster)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bdsp/Cloyster
- **Format Overview**: [BDSP Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdsp)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bdsp](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bdsp)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Cloyster.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Electric (2x), Grass (2x), Fighting (2x), Rock (2x) |
| **Resists** | Ice (1/4x), Water (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Icicle Spear**: 97.504%
- **Shell Smash**: 80.964%
- **Rock Blast**: 80.753%
- **Ice Shard**: 55.540%
- **Spikes**: 31.505%
- **Rapid Spin**: 18.030%
- **Razor Shell**: 17.945%
- **Other**: 17.759%

## Common Abilities
- **Skill Link**: 94.097%
- **Overcoat**: 4.385%
- **Shell Armor**: 1.517%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 39.710%
- **White Herb**: 25.948%
- **Leftovers**: 15.762%
- **Never-Melt Ice**: 11.313%
- **Icicle Plate**: 2.700%
- **Other**: 4.567%

## Common Teammates
- **Scizor**: 41.977%
- **Garchomp**: 40.308%
- **Gengar**: 34.607%
- **Azelf**: 28.506%
- **Manaphy**: 23.020%
- **Infernape**: 20.179%

## FAQ for Cloyster in bdsp-1760

### What are the top moves for Cloyster?
The most common moves for Cloyster are Icicle Spear, Shell Smash, Rock Blast, Ice Shard. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Cloyster?
Cloyster is frequently paired with Scizor, Garchomp, Gengar, Azelf. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Cloyster weak to and resistant against?
Cloyster is weak to Electric (2x), Grass (2x), Fighting (2x), Rock (2x), resists Ice (1/4x), Water (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### Which Tera Types are best for Cloyster?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Cloyster?
The top build for Cloyster features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 56.053% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Cloyster?
Cloyster is most effectively run with the ability **Skill Link** (94.097%) and the item **Focus Sash** (39.710%).

### What is the most common role for Cloyster?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Cloyster often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the bdsp-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Cloyster?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 50 |
| Attack | 95 |
| Defense | 180 |
| Sp. Atk | 85 |
| Sp. Def | 45 |
| Speed | 70 |
| **BST** | **525** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Cloyster on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdsp/Cloyster) - Full interactive stats page
- [BDSP Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdsp) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bdsp) - Build teams with Cloyster
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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