# Cloyster - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 4 OverUsed

> Find the best Cloyster builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 4 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Cloyster Quick Info

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

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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
- **Explosion**: 99.070%
- **Spikes**: 99.024%
- **Rapid Spin**: 78.023%
- **Payback**: 41.745%
- **Toxic Spikes**: 22.950%
- **Icy Wind**: 22.480%
- **Surf**: 13.441%
- **Clamp**: 13.379%
- **Other**: 9.889%

## Common Abilities
- **Shell Armor**: 56.047%
- **Skill Link**: 43.953%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 50.695%
- **Focus Sash**: 15.036%
- **Custap Berry**: 13.394%
- **Charti Berry**: 12.809%
- **Lum Berry**: 8.066%
- **Other**: 0.001%

## Common Teammates
- **Latias**: 59.332%
- **Heatran**: 49.846%
- **Lucario**: 49.752%
- **Gengar**: 45.128%
- **Flygon**: 27.723%
- **Rotom-Heat**: 22.719%

## FAQ for Cloyster in dpp-1760

### What are the top moves for Cloyster?
The most common moves for Cloyster are Explosion, Spikes, Rapid Spin, Payback. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Cloyster?
Cloyster is frequently paired with Latias, Heatran, Lucario, Gengar. 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 `252/252/0/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 22.026% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Cloyster?
Cloyster is most effectively run with the ability **Shell Armor** (56.047%) and the item **Leftovers** (50.695%).

### What is the most common role for Cloyster?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Cloyster often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the dpp-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/dpp/Cloyster) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 4 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dpp) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/dpp) - Build teams with Cloyster
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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