# Cloyster - VGC 2024 Regulation Set H Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2024 Regulation Set H (`gen9vgc2024regh`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2024regh |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh/Cloyster)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh/Cloyster
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2024 Regulation Set H Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh)

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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
- **Icicle Spear**: 69.989%
- **Shell Smash**: 57.201%
- **Rock Blast**: 50.838%
- **Protect**: 40.962%
- **Liquidation**: 31.600%
- **Ice Shard**: 24.508%
- **Toxic Spikes**: 20.885%
- **Light Screen**: 20.852%
- **Ice Beam**: 17.187%
- **Surf**: 11.931%

## Common Abilities
- **Skill Link**: 73.215%
- **Overcoat**: 24.060%
- **Shell Armor**: 2.725%

## Common Items
- **White Herb**: 28.373%
- **Choice Scarf**: 20.852%
- **Assault Vest**: 15.661%
- **Focus Sash**: 12.024%
- **Clear Amulet**: 5.866%
- **Salac Berry**: 3.988%
- **Safety Goggles**: 3.018%
- **Loaded Dice**: 2.863%
- **Leftovers**: 2.737%
- **Other**: 4.620%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 59.381%
- **Ninetales-Alola**: 31.795%
- **Gholdengo**: 30.410%
- **Sneasler**: 28.214%
- **Pincurchin**: 20.853%
- **Snorlax**: 15.704%

## FAQ for Cloyster in gen9vgc2024regh-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Cloyster?
Cloyster is frequently paired with Incineroar, Ninetales-Alola, Gholdengo, Sneasler. 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 **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 24.950% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Cloyster?
Cloyster is most effectively run with the ability **Skill Link** (73.215%) and the item **White Herb** (28.373%).

### What is the most common role for Cloyster?
Based on common item usage (White Herb), Cloyster often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2024regh-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/gen9vgc2024regh/Cloyster) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2024 Regulation Set H Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2024regh) - Build teams with Cloyster
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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