# Cloyster - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 2 OverUsed

> Find the best Cloyster builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 2 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Cloyster Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 2 OverUsed (`gsc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Gold, Silver, Crystal |
| **Category** | Virtual Console |
| **Usage** | 62% |
| **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/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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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
- **Spikes**: 99.980%
- **Surf**: 92.289%
- **Explosion**: 83.860%
- **Toxic**: 71.282%
- **Hidden Power Electric**: 16.494%
- **Rapid Spin**: 14.673%
- **Rest**: 10.023%
- **Other**: 11.399%

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

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 98.985%
- **Other**: 1.015%

## Common Teammates
- **Snorlax**: 96.554%
- **Zapdos**: 59.421%
- **Raikou**: 42.895%
- **Golem**: 32.793%
- **Gengar**: 29.325%
- **Exeggutor**: 27.735%

## 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 team partners for Cloyster?
Cloyster is frequently paired with Snorlax, Zapdos, Raikou, Golem. 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 100.000% 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** (98.985%).

### 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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