# Cloyster - Gen 3 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Cloyster in Gen 3 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 3 OverUsed (`rse`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | rse |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/rse/Cloyster)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/rse/Cloyster
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 3 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/rse)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/rse](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/rse)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Cloyster.

## Common Moves
- **Spikes**: 99.980%
- **Rapid Spin**: 94.260%
- **Explosion**: 93.584%
- **Surf**: 87.379%
- **Ice Beam**: 19.015%
- **Other**: 5.781%

## Common Abilities
- **Shell Armor**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 99.513%
- **Other**: 0.487%

## Common Teammates
- **Tyranitar**: 82.590%
- **Salamence**: 63.763%
- **Metagross**: 41.096%
- **Swampert**: 36.563%
- **Jirachi**: 30.086%
- **Blissey**: 24.169%

## FAQ for Cloyster in rse-1760

### What are the top moves for Cloyster?
The most common moves for Cloyster are Spikes, Rapid Spin, Explosion, Surf. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Cloyster?
Cloyster is frequently paired with Tyranitar, Salamence, Metagross, Swampert. 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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `72/0/0/8/244/184`. This configuration accounts for 19.154% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Cloyster?
Cloyster is most effectively run with the ability **Shell Armor** (100.000%) and the item **Leftovers** (99.513%).

### What is the most common role for Cloyster?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Cloyster often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the rse-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/rse/Cloyster) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 3 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/rse) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/rse) - Build teams with Cloyster
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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