# Gastrodon - Gen 9 Monotype Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gastrodon in Gen 9 Monotype. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Monotype (`gen9monotype`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9monotype |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9monotype/Gastrodon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9monotype/Gastrodon
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9monotype)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9monotype](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9monotype)

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## Common Moves
- **Recover**: 99.598%
- **Spikes**: 89.082%
- **Yawn**: 64.058%
- **Earthquake**: 50.530%
- **Earth Power**: 48.206%
- **Ice Beam**: 26.774%
- **Stealth Rock**: 10.537%
- **Other**: 11.216%

## Common Abilities
- **Sticky Hold**: 91.658%
- **Storm Drain**: 8.309%
- **Sand Force**: 0.034%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 88.144%
- **Leftovers**: 9.717%
- **Other**: 2.138%

## Common Teammates
- **Toxapex**: 85.875%
- **Alomomola**: 82.322%
- **Empoleon**: 80.668%
- **Greninja**: 75.934%
- **Suicune**: 58.299%
- **Dondozo**: 21.774%

## FAQ for Gastrodon in gen9monotype-1760

### What are the top moves for Gastrodon?
The most common moves for Gastrodon are Recover, Spikes, Yawn, Earthquake. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Gastrodon?
Gastrodon is frequently paired with Toxapex, Alomomola, Empoleon, Greninja. 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 **Careful** nature with an EV spread of `252/4/0/0/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 39.243% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gastrodon?
Gastrodon is most effectively run with the ability **Sticky Hold** (91.658%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (88.144%).

### What is the most common role for Gastrodon?
Based on common item usage (Heavy-Duty Boots), Gastrodon often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9monotype-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/gen9monotype/Gastrodon) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9monotype) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9monotype) - Build teams with Gastrodon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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