# Gastrodon - VGC 2023 Regulation Set C Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gastrodon in VGC 2023 Regulation Set C. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2023 Regulation Set C (`gen9vgc2023regc`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023regc |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc/Gastrodon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc/Gastrodon
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2023 Regulation Set C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc)

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## Common Moves
- **Earth Power**: 96.741%
- **Recover**: 77.614%
- **Stealth Rock**: 46.831%
- **Helping Hand**: 46.831%
- **Protect**: 45.908%
- **Muddy Water**: 37.673%
- **Yawn**: 16.913%
- **Ice Beam**: 13.708%
- **Other**: 17.780%

## Common Abilities
- **Storm Drain**: 86.345%
- **Sticky Hold**: 13.655%
- **Sand Force**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 61.713%
- **Iapapa Berry**: 17.796%
- **Life Orb**: 13.655%
- **Assault Vest**: 5.419%
- **Other**: 1.417%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar**: 64.673%
- **Lycanroc**: 64.633%
- **Garchomp**: 46.877%
- **Rotom-Heat**: 46.831%
- **Houndstone**: 46.831%
- **Krookodile**: 17.841%

## FAQ for Gastrodon in gen9vgc2023regc-1760

### What are the top moves for Gastrodon?
The most common moves for Gastrodon are Earth Power, Recover, Stealth Rock, Helping Hand. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Gastrodon?
Gastrodon is frequently paired with Tyranitar, Lycanroc, Garchomp, Rotom-Heat. 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 **Calm** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/0/4/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 64.627% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gastrodon?
Gastrodon is most effectively run with the ability **Storm Drain** (86.345%) and the item **Leftovers** (61.713%).

### What is the most common role for Gastrodon?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Gastrodon often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen9vgc2023regc-1760 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/gen9vgc2023regc/Gastrodon) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2023 Regulation Set C Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023regc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023regc) - Build teams with Gastrodon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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