# Gastrodon - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 5 OverUsed

> Find the best Gastrodon builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 5 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Gastrodon Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 5 OverUsed (`bw`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | bw |
| **Usage** | 4% |
| **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/bw/Gastrodon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw/Gastrodon
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bw](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw)

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## Common Moves
- **Recover**: 99.965%
- **Scald**: 96.722%
- **Toxic**: 91.616%
- **Ice Beam**: 72.137%
- **Clear Smog**: 26.531%
- **Other**: 13.030%

## Common Abilities
- **Storm Drain**: 99.963%
- **Sand Force**: 0.031%
- **Sticky Hold**: 0.006%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 98.339%
- **Other**: 1.661%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar**: 83.634%
- **Gliscor**: 58.014%
- **Magnezone**: 52.999%
- **Starmie**: 48.667%
- **Scizor**: 45.412%
- **Forretress**: 26.095%

## FAQ for Gastrodon in bw-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Gastrodon?
Gastrodon is frequently paired with Tyranitar, Gliscor, Magnezone, Starmie. 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 **Bold** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/252/4/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 76.254% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gastrodon?
Gastrodon is most effectively run with the ability **Storm Drain** (99.963%) and the item **Leftovers** (98.339%).

### What is the most common role for Gastrodon?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Gastrodon often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the bw-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/bw/Gastrodon) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bw) - Build teams with Gastrodon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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