# Cloyster - Gen 9 OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Cloyster in Gen 9 OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Cloyster)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Cloyster
- **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
- **Icicle Spear**: 99.918%
- **Shell Smash**: 99.765%
- **Drill Run**: 62.057%
- **Spikes**: 56.000%
- **Ice Shard**: 27.149%
- **Rock Blast**: 23.059%
- **Liquidation**: 20.518%
- **Other**: 11.534%

## Common Abilities
- **Skill Link**: 99.522%
- **Shell Armor**: 0.463%
- **Overcoat**: 0.015%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 79.782%
- **Never-Melt Ice**: 9.451%
- **White Herb**: 6.183%
- **Other**: 4.584%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyurem**: 61.359%
- **Iron Moth**: 59.806%
- **Iron Valiant**: 59.440%
- **Kingambit**: 58.559%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 56.987%
- **Great Tusk**: 20.224%

## FAQ for Cloyster in gen9ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Cloyster?
Cloyster is frequently paired with Kyurem, Iron Moth, Iron Valiant, Kingambit. 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 66.995% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Cloyster?
Cloyster is most effectively run with the ability **Skill Link** (99.522%) and the item **Focus Sash** (79.782%).

### 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 gen9ou-1825 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/gen9ou/Cloyster) - 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 Cloyster
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*