# Cloyster - VGC 2024 Regulation Set G Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Cloyster in VGC 2024 Regulation Set G. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2024 Regulation Set G (`gen9vgc2024regg`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2024regg |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regg/Cloyster)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regg/Cloyster
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2024 Regulation Set G Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regg)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regg](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regg)

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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.

## Common Moves
- **Ice Shard**: 100.000%
- **Icicle Spear**: 100.000%
- **Rock Blast**: 99.971%
- **Poison Jab**: 99.971%

## Common Abilities
- **Skill Link**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Choice Band**: 99.971%
- **Other**: 0.029%

## Common Teammates
- **Raichu**: 38.523%
- **Dragonite**: 38.523%
- **Arcanine**: 38.523%
- **Persian**: 38.523%
- **Zapdos**: 38.523%

## FAQ for Cloyster in gen9vgc2024regg-1760

### What are the top moves for Cloyster?
The most common moves for Cloyster are Ice Shard, Icicle Spear, Rock Blast, Poison Jab. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Cloyster?
Cloyster is frequently paired with Raichu, Dragonite, Arcanine, Persian. 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 `252/252/0/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 99.971% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Cloyster?
Cloyster is most effectively run with the ability **Skill Link** (100.000%) and the item **Choice Band** (99.971%).

### What is the most common role for Cloyster?
Based on common item usage (Choice Band), Cloyster often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the gen9vgc2024regg-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/gen9vgc2024regg/Cloyster) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2024 Regulation Set G Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regg) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2024regg) - Build teams with Cloyster
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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