# Gastrodon - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in BDSPBFD

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

## Best Gastrodon Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | BDSPBFD (`bdspbfd`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl |
| **Category** | Online Battle on Nintendo Switch |
| **Usage** | 23% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

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

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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 Gastrodon.

## Common Moves
- **Earth Power**: 97.726%
- **Ice Beam**: 87.708%
- **Protect**: 74.174%
- **Recover**: 70.937%
- **Yawn**: 33.695%
- **Scald**: 15.652%
- **Muddy Water**: 14.968%
- **Other**: 5.139%

## Common Abilities
- **Storm Drain**: 99.394%
- **Sticky Hold**: 0.601%
- **Sand Force**: 0.006%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 34.130%
- **Leftovers**: 32.072%
- **Expert Belt**: 11.679%
- **Rindo Berry**: 8.956%
- **Life Orb**: 6.384%
- **Aguav Berry**: 2.266%
- **Other**: 4.513%

## Common Teammates
- **Scizor**: 77.026%
- **Arcanine**: 64.601%
- **Tyranitar**: 57.928%
- **Latios**: 54.119%
- **Togekiss**: 35.571%
- **Raikou**: 32.812%

## FAQ for Gastrodon in bdspbfd-1760

### What are the top moves for Gastrodon?
The most common moves for Gastrodon are Earth Power, Ice Beam, Protect, Recover. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Gastrodon?
Gastrodon is frequently paired with Scizor, Arcanine, Tyranitar, Latios. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Gastrodon?
The top build for Gastrodon features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `212/0/180/60/52/4`. This configuration accounts for 15.009% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gastrodon?
Gastrodon is most effectively run with the ability **Storm Drain** (99.394%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (34.130%).

### What is the most common role for Gastrodon?
Based on common item usage (Sitrus Berry), Gastrodon often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the bdspbfd-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Gastrodon?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 111 |
| Attack | 83 |
| Defense | 68 |
| Sp. Atk | 92 |
| Sp. Def | 82 |
| Speed | 39 |
| **BST** | **475** |

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## Additional Resources

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

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