# Cloyster - VGC 2022 Series 12 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Cloyster in VGC 2022 Series 12. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2022 Series 12 (`ss`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ss |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Cloyster)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss/Cloyster
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss)

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## Common Moves
- **Icicle Spear**: 73.734%
- **Protect**: 73.205%
- **Rock Blast**: 70.960%
- **Steel Roller**: 56.261%
- **Shell Smash**: 42.611%
- **Liquidation**: 35.696%
- **Icicle Crash**: 25.300%
- **Ice Shard**: 8.970%
- **Other**: 13.263%

## Common Abilities
- **Skill Link**: 73.792%
- **Overcoat**: 25.330%
- **Shell Armor**: 0.878%

## Common Items
- **White Herb**: 29.828%
- **Focus Sash**: 11.121%
- **Expert Belt**: 6.343%
- **Life Orb**: 2.070%
- **Other**: 3.294%

## Common Teammates
- **Lapras**: 46.956%
- **Froslass**: 46.682%
- **Abomasnow**: 46.680%
- **Mamoswine**: 46.667%
- **Mr. Rime**: 46.598%
- **Rillaboom**: 24.793%

## FAQ for Cloyster in ss-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Cloyster?
Cloyster is frequently paired with Lapras, Froslass, Abomasnow, Mamoswine. 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 `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 47.314% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Cloyster?
Cloyster is most effectively run with the ability **Skill Link** (73.792%) and the item **White Herb** (29.828%).

### What is the most common role for Cloyster?
Based on common item usage (White Herb), Cloyster often functions as a **tactical** in the ss-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/ss/Cloyster) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ss) - Build teams with Cloyster
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*