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

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

## Best Cloyster 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/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**: 99.723%
- **Shell Smash**: 98.702%
- **Ice Shard**: 60.430%
- **Drill Run**: 55.544%
- **Rock Blast**: 51.750%
- **Spikes**: 13.011%
- **Hydro Pump**: 7.615%
- **Other**: 13.226%

## Common Abilities
- **Skill Link**: 99.704%
- **Shell Armor**: 0.292%
- **Overcoat**: 0.004%

## Common Items
- **White Herb**: 46.726%
- **Focus Sash**: 37.342%
- **Never-Melt Ice**: 13.899%
- **Other**: 2.032%

## Common Teammates
- **Dragonite**: 58.553%
- **Ceruledge**: 55.781%
- **Ninetales-Alola**: 50.076%
- **Raging Bolt**: 35.855%
- **Cinderace**: 32.185%
- **Polteageist**: 16.457%

## FAQ for Cloyster in gen9ou-1825

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

### What are the best team partners for Cloyster?
Cloyster is frequently paired with Dragonite, Ceruledge, Ninetales-Alola, Raging Bolt. 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 55.814% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Cloyster?
Cloyster is most effectively run with the ability **Skill Link** (99.704%) and the item **White Herb** (46.726%).

### What is the most common role for Cloyster?
Based on common item usage (White Herb), Cloyster often functions as a **tactical** 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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