# Clodsire - VGC 2023 Series 1 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Clodsire in VGC 2023 Series 1. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2023 Series 1 (`gen9vgc2023series1`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023series1 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1/Clodsire)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1/Clodsire
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2023 Series 1 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1)

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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 Clodsire.

## Common Moves
- **Earthquake**: 100.000%
- **Poison Jab**: 100.000%
- **Haze**: 100.000%
- **Yawn**: 100.000%

## Common Abilities
- **Water Absorb**: 100.000%
- **Unaware**: 0.000%
- **Poison Point**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Black Sludge**: 100.000%
- **Other**: 0.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Grimmsnarl**: 47.732%
- **Orthworm**: 47.732%
- **Tyranitar**: 47.732%
- **Rotom-Heat**: 47.732%
- **Garchomp**: 47.732%

## FAQ for Clodsire in gen9vgc2023series1-1760

### What are the top moves for Clodsire?
The most common moves for Clodsire are Earthquake, Poison Jab, Haze, Yawn. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Clodsire?
Clodsire is frequently paired with Grimmsnarl, Orthworm, Tyranitar, Rotom-Heat. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Clodsire?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Clodsire?
The top build for Clodsire features a **Impish** nature with an EV spread of `204/0/252/0/36/0`. This configuration accounts for 100.000% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Clodsire?
Clodsire is most effectively run with the ability **Water Absorb** (100.000%) and the item **Black Sludge** (100.000%).

### What is the most common role for Clodsire?
Based on common item usage (Black Sludge), Clodsire often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2023series1-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Clodsire?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 130 |
| Attack | 75 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Atk | 45 |
| Sp. Def | 100 |
| Speed | 20 |
| **BST** | **430** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Clodsire on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1/Clodsire) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2023 Series 1 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023series1) - Build teams with Clodsire
- [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).*