# Gastrodon - Gen 9 OU Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Gastrodon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Gastrodon
- **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
- **Recover**: 92.239%
- **Surf**: 68.897%
- **Spikes**: 58.228%
- **Clear Smog**: 56.820%
- **Earth Power**: 49.050%
- **Ice Beam**: 31.186%
- **Stealth Rock**: 28.000%
- **Other**: 15.580%

## Common Abilities
- **Sticky Hold**: 50.483%
- **Storm Drain**: 48.207%
- **Sand Force**: 1.310%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 53.572%
- **Leftovers**: 26.782%
- **Covert Cloak**: 12.075%
- **Assault Vest**: 2.758%
- **Other**: 4.813%

## Common Teammates
- **Corviknight**: 64.140%
- **Gliscor**: 49.625%
- **Dondozo**: 49.409%
- **Clodsire**: 48.131%
- **Toxapex**: 48.128%
- **Amoonguss**: 17.758%

## FAQ for Gastrodon in gen9ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Gastrodon?
Gastrodon is frequently paired with Corviknight, Gliscor, Dondozo, Clodsire. 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 `252/0/4/0/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 47.770% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gastrodon?
Gastrodon is most effectively run with the ability **Sticky Hold** (50.483%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (53.572%).

### What is the most common role for Gastrodon?
Based on common item usage (Heavy-Duty Boots), Gastrodon often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9ou-1825 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/gen9ou/Gastrodon) - 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 Gastrodon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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