# Clodsire - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 7 Monotype

> Find the best Clodsire builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 7 Monotype. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Clodsire Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 7 Monotype (`monotype`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | monotype |
| **Usage** | 10% |
| **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/monotype/Clodsire)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype/Clodsire
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/monotype](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Water (2x), Ice (2x), Ground (2x), Psychic (2x) |
| **Resists** | Poison (1/4x), Fighting (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Electric (0x) |

**Ability Notes**: Water Absorb: Water moves become 0x.

## Common Moves
- **Recover**: 99.805%
- **Toxic**: 77.885%
- **Earthquake**: 68.413%
- **Spikes**: 58.041%
- **Poison Jab**: 53.786%
- **Stealth Rock**: 13.627%
- **Toxic Spikes**: 10.746%
- **Other**: 17.699%

## Common Abilities
- **Water Absorb**: 74.101%
- **Unaware**: 25.895%
- **Poison Point**: 0.004%

## Common Items
- **Black Sludge**: 88.932%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 4.850%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 3.790%
- **Other**: 2.428%

## Common Teammates
- **Landorus**: 67.346%
- **Mamoswine**: 65.448%
- **Hippowdon**: 35.453%
- **Gliscor**: 34.232%
- **Excadrill**: 32.961%
- **Great Tusk**: 31.486%

## FAQ for Clodsire in monotype-1760

### What are the top moves for Clodsire?
The most common moves for Clodsire are Recover, Toxic, Earthquake, Spikes. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Clodsire?
Clodsire is frequently paired with Landorus, Mamoswine, Hippowdon, Gliscor. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Clodsire weak to and resistant against?
Clodsire is weak to Water (2x), Ice (2x), Ground (2x), Psychic (2x), resists Poison (1/4x), Fighting (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x), and is immune to Electric (0x). Ability notes: Water Absorb: Water moves become 0x.

### Which Tera Types are best for Clodsire?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Clodsire?
The top build for Clodsire features a **Careful** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/160/0/96/0`. This configuration accounts for 43.099% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Clodsire?
Clodsire is most effectively run with the ability **Water Absorb** (74.101%) and the item **Black Sludge** (88.932%).

### What is the most common role for Clodsire?
Based on common item usage (Black Sludge), Clodsire often functions as a **tactical** in the monotype-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Clodsire?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 130 |
| Attack | 75 |
| Defense | 60 |
| Sp. Atk | 45 |
| Sp. Def | 100 |
| Speed | 20 |
| **BST** | **430** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Clodsire on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype/Clodsire) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/monotype) - Build teams with Clodsire
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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