# Cloyster - OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Cloyster in OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OU (`ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Shell Smash**: 99.687%
- **Icicle Spear**: 99.548%
- **Rock Blast**: 89.217%
- **Liquidation**: 71.267%
- **Ice Shard**: 17.825%
- **Rapid Spin**: 6.391%
- **Other**: 16.065%

## Common Abilities
- **Skill Link**: 98.883%
- **Shell Armor**: 1.004%
- **Overcoat**: 0.114%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 86.374%
- **White Herb**: 3.569%
- **Other**: 3.355%

## Common Teammates
- **Hawlucha**: 69.265%
- **Tapu Lele**: 66.826%
- **Heatran**: 64.877%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 64.848%
- **Latios**: 62.041%
- **Gyarados-Mega**: 6.443%

## FAQ for Cloyster in ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Cloyster?
Cloyster is frequently paired with Hawlucha, Tapu Lele, Heatran, Landorus-Therian. 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 **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/4/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 63.320% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Cloyster?
Cloyster is most effectively run with the ability **Skill Link** (98.883%) and the item **Focus Sash** (86.374%).

### 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 ou-1825 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/ou/Cloyster) - Full interactive stats page
- [OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ou) - Build teams with Cloyster
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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