# Cloyster - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 1 OverUsed

> Find the best Cloyster builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 1 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Cloyster Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 1 OverUsed (`rby`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | rby |
| **Usage** | 16% |
| **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/rby/Cloyster)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/rby/Cloyster
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 1 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/rby)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/rby](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/rby)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Electric (2x), Grass (2x), Fighting (2x), Rock (2x) |
| **Resists** | Ice (1/4x), Water (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Clamp**: 99.869%
- **Explosion**: 99.785%
- **Blizzard**: 99.434%
- **Rest**: 89.456%
- **Other**: 11.456%

## Common Abilities
- **No Ability**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Nothing**: 100.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Tauros**: 93.650%
- **Exeggutor**: 62.869%
- **Chansey**: 62.096%
- **Snorlax**: 54.655%
- **Alakazam**: 42.536%
- **Rhydon**: 36.006%

## FAQ for Cloyster in rby-1760

### What are the top moves for Cloyster?
The most common moves for Cloyster are Clamp, Explosion, Blizzard, Rest. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Cloyster?
Cloyster is frequently paired with Tauros, Exeggutor, Chansey, Snorlax. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Cloyster weak to and resistant against?
Cloyster is weak to Electric (2x), Grass (2x), Fighting (2x), Rock (2x), resists Ice (1/4x), Water (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### 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 **Hardy** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/252/252/252/252`. This configuration accounts for 99.984% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Cloyster?
Cloyster is most effectively run with the ability **No Ability** (100.000%) and the item **Nothing** (100.000%).

### What is the most common role for Cloyster?
Based on common item usage (Nothing), Cloyster often functions as a **tactical** in the rby-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/rby/Cloyster) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 1 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/rby) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/rby) - Build teams with Cloyster
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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