# Gastrodon - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in DOU

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

## Best Gastrodon Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | DOU (`dou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | dou |
| **Usage** | 10% |
| **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/dou/Gastrodon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dou/Gastrodon
- **Format Overview**: [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/dou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dou)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Grass (4x) |
| **Resists** | Fire (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Electric (0x) |

**Ability Notes**: Storm Drain: Water moves become 0x.

## Common Moves
- **Earth Power**: 94.228%
- **Protect**: 80.555%
- **Ice Beam**: 80.448%
- **Recover**: 67.806%
- **Scald**: 40.814%
- **Muddy Water**: 9.137%
- **Icy Wind**: 6.236%
- **Clear Smog**: 5.296%
- **Other**: 15.479%

## Common Abilities
- **Storm Drain**: 97.799%
- **Sticky Hold**: 1.859%
- **Sand Force**: 0.342%

## Common Items
- **Groundium Z**: 52.685%
- **Leftovers**: 25.683%
- **Aguav Berry**: 7.776%
- **Nothing**: 3.530%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 3.026%
- **Assault Vest**: 1.678%
- **Rindo Berry**: 1.321%
- **Other**: 4.300%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 69.410%
- **Tapu Koko**: 53.716%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 50.797%
- **Kartana**: 49.073%
- **Tapu Fini**: 47.099%
- **Diancie**: 13.930%

## FAQ for Gastrodon in dou-1825

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

### What are the best team partners for Gastrodon?
Gastrodon is frequently paired with Incineroar, Tapu Koko, Salamence-Mega, Kartana. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Gastrodon weak to and resistant against?
Gastrodon is weak to Grass (4x), resists Fire (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to Electric (0x). Ability notes: Storm Drain: Water moves become 0x.

### 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 `168/0/208/104/28/0`. This configuration accounts for 37.440% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gastrodon?
Gastrodon is most effectively run with the ability **Storm Drain** (97.799%) and the item **Groundium Z** (52.685%).

### What is the most common role for Gastrodon?
Based on common item usage (Groundium Z), Gastrodon often functions as a **tactical** in the dou-1825 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/dou/Gastrodon) - Full interactive stats page
- [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/dou) - Build teams with Gastrodon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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