# Blastoise - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 OU

> Find the best Blastoise builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Blastoise Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **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/gen9ou/Blastoise)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Blastoise
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Ice Beam**: 92.613%
- **Shell Smash**: 88.529%
- **Water Spout**: 53.633%
- **Weather Ball**: 47.134%
- **Surf**: 28.863%
- **Aura Sphere**: 21.949%
- **Rapid Spin**: 15.689%
- **Hydro Pump**: 11.566%
- **Flip Turn**: 5.859%
- **Dragon Pulse**: 5.560%

## Common Abilities
- **Rain Dish**: 59.945%
- **Torrent**: 40.055%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 50.384%
- **White Herb**: 34.387%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 6.320%
- **Assault Vest**: 4.487%
- **Other**: 4.421%

## Common Teammates
- **Pelipper**: 58.031%
- **Iron Treads**: 53.005%
- **Indeedee**: 47.128%
- **Kingdra**: 46.640%
- **Iron Crown**: 46.527%
- **Dragapult**: 20.289%

## FAQ for Blastoise in gen9ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Blastoise?
The most common moves for Blastoise are Ice Beam, Shell Smash, Water Spout, Weather Ball. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Blastoise?
Blastoise is frequently paired with Pelipper, Iron Treads, Indeedee, Kingdra. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Blastoise?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Blastoise?
The top build for Blastoise features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 61.791% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Blastoise?
Blastoise is most effectively run with the ability **Rain Dish** (59.945%) and the item **Life Orb** (50.384%).

### What is the most common role for Blastoise?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Blastoise often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the gen9ou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Blastoise?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 79 |
| Attack | 83 |
| Defense | 100 |
| Sp. Atk | 85 |
| Sp. Def | 105 |
| Speed | 78 |
| **BST** | **530** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Blastoise on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Blastoise) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - Build teams with Blastoise
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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