# Gastrodon - VGC 2024 Regulation Set F Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gastrodon in VGC 2024 Regulation Set F. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2024 Regulation Set F (`gen9vgc2024regf`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2024regf |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf/Gastrodon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf/Gastrodon
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2024 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf)

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## Common Moves
- **Earth Power**: 98.037%
- **Protect**: 91.495%
- **Yawn**: 89.768%
- **Ice Beam**: 82.412%
- **Muddy Water**: 11.568%
- **Recover**: 8.117%
- **Other**: 18.603%

## Common Abilities
- **Storm Drain**: 99.831%
- **Sand Force**: 0.145%
- **Sticky Hold**: 0.024%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 50.869%
- **Leftovers**: 14.729%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 14.395%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 12.529%
- **Safety Goggles**: 2.039%
- **Assault Vest**: 1.692%
- **Other**: 3.748%

## Common Teammates
- **Kingambit**: 63.463%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 51.111%
- **Okidogi**: 50.258%
- **Bronzong**: 48.561%
- **Armarouge**: 45.407%
- **Incineroar**: 18.378%

## FAQ for Gastrodon in gen9vgc2024regf-1760

### What are the top moves for Gastrodon?
The most common moves for Gastrodon are Earth Power, Protect, Yawn, Ice Beam. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Gastrodon?
Gastrodon is frequently paired with Kingambit, Landorus-Therian, Okidogi, Bronzong. 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 **Quiet** nature with an EV spread of `132/0/116/252/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 46.629% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gastrodon?
Gastrodon is most effectively run with the ability **Storm Drain** (99.831%) and the item **Focus Sash** (50.869%).

### What is the most common role for Gastrodon?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Gastrodon often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the gen9vgc2024regf-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/gen9vgc2024regf/Gastrodon) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2024 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regf) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2024regf) - Build teams with Gastrodon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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