# Gastrodon - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2026 Regulation Set I

> Find the best Gastrodon builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2026 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Gastrodon Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set I (`gen9vgc2026regi`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2026regi |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi/Gastrodon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi/Gastrodon
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi)

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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**: 91.752%
- **Protect**: 89.330%
- **Yawn**: 63.459%
- **Ice Beam**: 50.169%
- **Icy Wind**: 29.200%
- **Recover**: 19.395%
- **Muddy Water**: 18.430%
- **Clear Smog**: 11.362%
- **Helping Hand**: 10.036%
- **Other**: 16.867%

## Common Abilities
- **Storm Drain**: 99.477%
- **Sticky Hold**: 0.489%
- **Sand Force**: 0.034%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 54.707%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 21.810%
- **Focus Sash**: 5.898%
- **Iron Ball**: 4.942%
- **Safety Goggles**: 4.581%
- **Covert Cloak**: 2.816%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 2.107%
- **Other**: 3.140%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 65.890%
- **Koraidon**: 33.776%
- **Grimmsnarl**: 29.370%
- **Calyrex-Ice**: 25.912%
- **Zacian-Crowned**: 23.292%
- **Rillaboom**: 21.995%

## FAQ for Gastrodon in gen9vgc2026regi-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 team partners for Gastrodon?
Gastrodon is frequently paired with Incineroar, Koraidon, Grimmsnarl, Calyrex-Ice. 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 **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `172/0/252/84/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 16.410% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gastrodon?
Gastrodon is most effectively run with the ability **Storm Drain** (99.477%) and the item **Leftovers** (54.707%).

### What is the most common role for Gastrodon?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Gastrodon often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen9vgc2026regi-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/gen9vgc2026regi/Gastrodon) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regi) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2026regi) - Build teams with Gastrodon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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