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

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

## Best Gastrodon Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 7 Monotype (`monotype`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | monotype |
| **Usage** | 3% |
| **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/Gastrodon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype/Gastrodon
- **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** | Grass (4x) |
| **Resists** | Fire (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Electric (0x) |

**Ability Notes**: Storm Drain: Water moves become 0x.

## Common Moves
- **Recover**: 95.211%
- **Spikes**: 75.068%
- **Earth Power**: 74.992%
- **Ice Beam**: 45.090%
- **Yawn**: 26.648%
- **Earthquake**: 24.936%
- **Clear Smog**: 20.692%
- **Stealth Rock**: 16.888%
- **Surf**: 9.451%
- **Other**: 11.025%

## Common Abilities
- **Sticky Hold**: 92.070%
- **Storm Drain**: 7.930%
- **Sand Force**: 0.001%

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 92.376%
- **Choice Specs**: 4.448%
- **Other**: 3.176%

## Common Teammates
- **Toxapex**: 82.244%
- **Alomomola**: 69.415%
- **Empoleon**: 65.599%
- **Greninja**: 62.875%
- **Suicune**: 29.600%
- **Dondozo**: 28.175%

## FAQ for Gastrodon in monotype-1760

### What are the top moves for Gastrodon?
The most common moves for Gastrodon are Recover, Spikes, Earth Power, Ice Beam. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Gastrodon?
Gastrodon is frequently paired with Toxapex, Alomomola, Empoleon, Greninja. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Gastrodon weak to and resistant against?
Gastrodon is weak to Grass (4x), resists Fire (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to Electric (0x). Ability notes: Storm Drain: Water moves become 0x.

### 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 **Calm** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/0/0/252/4`. This configuration accounts for 20.191% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gastrodon?
Gastrodon is most effectively run with the ability **Sticky Hold** (92.070%) and the item **Heavy-Duty Boots** (92.376%).

### What is the most common role for Gastrodon?
Based on common item usage (Heavy-Duty Boots), Gastrodon often functions as a **tactical** in the monotype-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/monotype/Gastrodon) - 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 Gastrodon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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