# Cloyster - VGC 2026 Regulation Set I Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

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

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Icicle Spear**: 100.0%
- **Shell Smash**: 100.0%
- **Tera Blast**: 100.0%
- **Ice Shard**: 100.0%

## Common Abilities
- **Skill Link**: 100.0%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 100.0%

## Common Teammates
- **Hitmonlee**: undefined%
- **Espeon**: undefined%
- **Groudon**: undefined%
- **Arboliva**: undefined%
- **Alomomola**: undefined%

## FAQ for Cloyster in homebsd-1760

### What are the top moves for Cloyster?
The most common moves for Cloyster are Icicle Spear, Shell Smash, Tera Blast, Ice Shard. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Cloyster?
Cloyster is frequently paired with Hitmonlee, Espeon, Groudon, Arboliva. 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 most common nature for Cloyster is **Jolly**.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Cloyster?
Cloyster is most effectively run with the ability **Skill Link** (100.0%) and the item **Focus Sash** (100.0%).

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

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*