# Gastrodon - OU Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OU (`ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou/Gastrodon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ou/Gastrodon
- **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
- **Recover**: 98.602%
- **Scald**: 95.881%
- **Toxic**: 86.066%
- **Earthquake**: 41.134%
- **Protect**: 27.721%
- **Clear Smog**: 23.935%
- **Earth Power**: 16.593%
- **Other**: 10.067%

## Common Abilities
- **Storm Drain**: 99.655%
- **Sticky Hold**: 0.302%
- **Sand Force**: 0.042%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 97.770%
- **Other**: 2.230%

## Common Teammates
- **Clefable**: 41.230%
- **Scizor-Mega**: 35.246%
- **Volcarona**: 31.747%
- **Zapdos**: 30.630%
- **Heatran**: 29.453%
- **Tornadus-Therian**: 28.546%

## FAQ for Gastrodon in ou-1825

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

### What are the best teammates for Gastrodon?
Gastrodon is frequently paired with Clefable, Scizor-Mega, Volcarona, Zapdos. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### 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 **Bold** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/140/0/116/0`. This configuration accounts for 26.513% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gastrodon?
Gastrodon is most effectively run with the ability **Storm Drain** (99.655%) and the item **Leftovers** (97.770%).

### What is the most common role for Gastrodon?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Gastrodon often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the ou-1825 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/ou/Gastrodon) - 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 Gastrodon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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