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

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

## Best Cloyster Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Ubers (`gen9ubers`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ubers |
| **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/gen9ubers/Cloyster)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ubers/Cloyster
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Ubers Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ubers)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ubers](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ubers)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Cloyster.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Electric (2x), Grass (2x), Fighting (2x), Rock (2x) |
| **Resists** | Ice (1/4x), Water (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Shell Smash**: 98.951%
- **Icicle Spear**: 98.738%
- **Rock Blast**: 97.186%
- **Liquidation**: 48.267%
- **Ice Shard**: 25.716%
- **Drill Run**: 6.801%
- **Icicle Crash**: 6.396%
- **Other**: 17.946%

## Common Abilities
- **Skill Link**: 99.588%
- **Shell Armor**: 0.330%
- **Overcoat**: 0.083%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 84.192%
- **White Herb**: 14.674%
- **Other**: 1.134%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyogre**: 57.522%
- **Zacian-Crowned**: 46.460%
- **Iron Treads**: 45.467%
- **Blaziken**: 45.344%
- **Iron Moth**: 45.253%
- **Dragonite**: 13.413%

## FAQ for Cloyster in gen9ubers-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Cloyster?
Cloyster is frequently paired with Kyogre, Zacian-Crowned, Iron Treads, Blaziken. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Cloyster weak to and resistant against?
Cloyster is weak to Electric (2x), Grass (2x), Fighting (2x), Rock (2x), resists Ice (1/4x), Water (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### 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 **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/4/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 50.658% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Cloyster?
Cloyster is most effectively run with the ability **Skill Link** (99.588%) and the item **Focus Sash** (84.192%).

### 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 gen9ubers-1760 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/gen9ubers/Cloyster) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Ubers Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ubers) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ubers) - Build teams with Cloyster
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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