# Gastrodon - VGC 2024 Regulation Set H Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gastrodon 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** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh/Gastrodon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh/Gastrodon
- **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 Gastrodon.

## Common Moves
- **Earth Power**: 95.258%
- **Protect**: 63.302%
- **Ice Beam**: 51.495%
- **Recover**: 48.170%
- **Clear Smog**: 43.201%
- **Icy Wind**: 27.357%
- **Muddy Water**: 22.995%
- **Yawn**: 14.826%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 11.231%
- **Helping Hand**: 6.178%

## Common Abilities
- **Storm Drain**: 99.049%
- **Sticky Hold**: 0.889%
- **Sand Force**: 0.062%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 21.269%
- **Iron Ball**: 20.194%
- **Leftovers**: 17.403%
- **Safety Goggles**: 13.445%
- **Life Orb**: 8.862%
- **Assault Vest**: 6.096%
- **Mystic Water**: 2.804%
- **Covert Cloak**: 2.500%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 2.227%
- **Choice Specs**: 1.835%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 37.786%
- **Ursaluna-Bloodmoon**: 24.525%
- **Grimmsnarl**: 23.425%
- **Farigiraf**: 22.813%
- **Tyranitar**: 21.987%
- **Annihilape**: 21.722%

## FAQ for Gastrodon in gen9vgc2024regh-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Gastrodon?
Gastrodon is frequently paired with Incineroar, Ursaluna-Bloodmoon, Grimmsnarl, Farigiraf. 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 `252/0/4/252/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 27.677% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gastrodon?
Gastrodon is most effectively run with the ability **Storm Drain** (99.049%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (21.269%).

### What is the most common role for Gastrodon?
Based on common item usage (Sitrus Berry), Gastrodon often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen9vgc2024regh-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/gen9vgc2024regh/Gastrodon) - 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 Gastrodon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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