# Gastrodon - VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gastrodon in VGC 2026 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set I (`gen9vgc2026regi`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2026regi |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## 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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## Common Moves
- **Earth Power**: 98.610%
- **Hydro Pump**: 87.457%
- **Tera Blast**: 86.624%
- **Muddy Water**: 72.426%
- **Ice Beam**: 22.290%
- **Protect**: 10.540%
- **Yawn**: 8.309%
- **Other**: 13.743%

## Common Abilities
- **Storm Drain**: 99.551%
- **Sticky Hold**: 0.447%
- **Sand Force**: 0.002%

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 86.266%
- **Leftovers**: 5.673%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 2.220%
- **Safety Goggles**: 1.758%
- **Other**: 4.083%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 91.091%
- **Calyrex-Ice**: 89.932%
- **Miraidon**: 88.227%
- **Annihilape**: 87.195%
- **Pelipper**: 48.302%
- **Ogerpon**: 24.633%

## FAQ for Gastrodon in gen9vgc2026regi-1760

### What are the top moves for Gastrodon?
The most common moves for Gastrodon are Earth Power, Hydro Pump, Tera Blast, Muddy Water. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Gastrodon?
Gastrodon is frequently paired with Incineroar, Calyrex-Ice, Miraidon, Annihilape. 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 `252/0/0/252/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 86.397% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gastrodon?
Gastrodon is most effectively run with the ability **Storm Drain** (99.551%) and the item **Choice Specs** (86.266%).

### What is the most common role for Gastrodon?
Based on common item usage (Choice Specs), Gastrodon often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** 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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