# Cloyster - Gen 2 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Cloyster in Gen 2 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 2 OverUsed (`gsc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Gold, Silver, Crystal |
| **Category** | Virtual Console |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc/Cloyster)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc/Cloyster
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gsc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc)

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## Common Moves
- **Spikes**: 99.986%
- **Surf**: 85.045%
- **Explosion**: 79.797%
- **Toxic**: 72.611%
- **Ice Beam**: 16.630%
- **Rapid Spin**: 12.618%
- **Rest**: 9.477%
- **Curse**: 9.262%
- **Other**: 14.573%

## Common Abilities
- **No Ability**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 99.353%
- **Other**: 0.647%

## Common Teammates
- **Snorlax**: 95.802%
- **Zapdos**: 71.064%
- **Gengar**: 39.549%
- **Tyranitar**: 33.292%
- **Raikou**: 27.732%
- **Steelix**: 23.612%

## FAQ for Cloyster in gsc-1760

### What are the top moves for Cloyster?
The most common moves for Cloyster are Spikes, Surf, Explosion, Toxic. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Cloyster?
Cloyster is frequently paired with Snorlax, Zapdos, Gengar, Tyranitar. 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 **Hardy** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/252/252/252/252`. This configuration accounts for 99.991% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Cloyster?
Cloyster is most effectively run with the ability **No Ability** (100.000%) and the item **Leftovers** (99.353%).

### What is the most common role for Cloyster?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Cloyster often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gsc-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/gsc/Cloyster) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gsc) - Build teams with Cloyster
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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