# Cloyster - National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Cloyster in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Cloyster)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Cloyster
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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## Common Moves
- **Rock Blast**: 99.999%
- **Shell Smash**: 99.994%
- **Icicle Spear**: 99.881%
- **Liquidation**: 40.829%
- **Ice Shard**: 39.215%
- **Explosion**: 12.699%
- **Other**: 7.383%

## Common Abilities
- **Skill Link**: 99.970%
- **Shell Armor**: 0.030%
- **Overcoat**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 49.381%
- **White Herb**: 47.643%
- **Other**: 2.975%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 29.559%
- **Celesteela**: 26.441%
- **Aegislash**: 23.424%
- **Tapu Lele**: 21.892%
- **Swampert**: 21.549%
- **Zeraora**: 18.784%

## FAQ for Cloyster in gen8nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Cloyster?
Cloyster is frequently paired with Incineroar, Celesteela, Aegislash, Tapu Lele. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### 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 36.372% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Cloyster?
Cloyster is most effectively run with the ability **Skill Link** (99.970%) and the item **Focus Sash** (49.381%).

### 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 gen8nationaldex-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/gen8nationaldex/Cloyster) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Cloyster
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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