# Gastrodon - VGC 15 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gastrodon in VGC 15. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 15 (`vgc2015`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2015 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Gastrodon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Gastrodon
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2015](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015)

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## Common Moves
- **Earth Power**: 98.061%
- **Ice Beam**: 80.519%
- **Recover**: 63.244%
- **Scald**: 59.085%
- **Protect**: 39.633%
- **Toxic**: 24.525%
- **Icy Wind**: 14.264%
- **Acid Armor**: 5.425%
- **Other**: 15.245%

## Common Abilities
- **Storm Drain**: 99.950%
- **Sticky Hold**: 0.041%
- **Sand Force**: 0.009%

## Common Items
- **Sitrus Berry**: 29.462%
- **Expert Belt**: 26.027%
- **Leftovers**: 16.949%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 9.359%
- **Rindo Berry**: 8.290%
- **Assault Vest**: 3.715%
- **Life Orb**: 2.687%
- **Other**: 3.510%

## Common Teammates
- **Salamence-Mega**: 40.909%
- **Gengar**: 27.684%
- **Tyranitar**: 23.486%
- **Breloom**: 20.927%
- **Electrode**: 18.562%
- **Mawile-Mega**: 10.604%

## FAQ for Gastrodon in vgc2015-1760

### What are the top moves for Gastrodon?
The most common moves for Gastrodon are Earth Power, Ice Beam, Recover, Scald. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Gastrodon?
Gastrodon is frequently paired with Salamence-Mega, Gengar, Tyranitar, Breloom. 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 **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `204/0/84/140/76/4`. This configuration accounts for 18.450% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gastrodon?
Gastrodon is most effectively run with the ability **Storm Drain** (99.950%) and the item **Sitrus Berry** (29.462%).

### What is the most common role for Gastrodon?
Based on common item usage (Sitrus Berry), Gastrodon often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2015-1760 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/vgc2015/Gastrodon) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2015) - Build teams with Gastrodon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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