# Cloyster - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2026 Battle Stadium Doubles Regulation Set I

> Find the best Cloyster builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2026 Battle Stadium Doubles Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Cloyster Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Battle Stadium Doubles Regulation Set I (`gen9battlestadiumdoubles`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9battlestadiumdoubles |
| **Usage** | 3% |
| **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/gen9battlestadiumdoubles/Cloyster)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles/Cloyster
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Battle Stadium Doubles Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles)

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## 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
- **Icicle Spear**: 99.529%
- **Shell Smash**: 93.568%
- **Rock Blast**: 91.575%
- **Ice Shard**: 53.162%
- **Drill Run**: 22.577%
- **Liquidation**: 8.987%
- **Tera Blast**: 8.534%
- **Toxic Spikes**: 6.034%
- **Other**: 16.036%

## Common Abilities
- **Skill Link**: 98.532%
- **Shell Armor**: 1.051%
- **Overcoat**: 0.417%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 70.538%
- **White Herb**: 7.664%
- **Life Orb**: 2.972%
- **Choice Scarf**: 0.924%
- **Never-Melt Ice**: 0.906%
- **Light Clay**: 0.852%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 0.797%
- **Assault Vest**: 0.670%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 0.634%
- **Other**: 4.367%

## Common Teammates
- **Dragonite**: 46.748%
- **Flutter Mane**: 46.603%
- **Ting-Lu**: 36.891%
- **Chi-Yu**: 31.654%
- **Kingambit**: 22.232%
- **Gholdengo**: 21.254%

## FAQ for Cloyster in gen9battlestadiumdoubles-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Cloyster?
Cloyster is frequently paired with Dragonite, Flutter Mane, Ting-Lu, Chi-Yu. 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 **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 16.416% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Cloyster?
Cloyster is most effectively run with the ability **Skill Link** (98.532%) and the item **Focus Sash** (70.538%).

### 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 gen9battlestadiumdoubles-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/gen9battlestadiumdoubles/Cloyster) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2026 Battle Stadium Doubles Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9battlestadiumdoubles) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9battlestadiumdoubles) - Build teams with Cloyster
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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