# Cloyster - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Cloyster in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Cloyster)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Cloyster
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018)

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## Common Moves
- **Icicle Spear**: 98.967%
- **Rock Blast**: 96.356%
- **Shell Smash**: 69.607%
- **Protect**: 47.095%
- **Liquidation**: 30.941%
- **Razor Shell**: 17.783%
- **Ice Shard**: 16.500%
- **Explosion**: 12.102%
- **Other**: 10.650%

## Common Abilities
- **Skill Link**: 96.785%
- **Overcoat**: 2.160%
- **Shell Armor**: 1.055%

## Common Items
- **White Herb**: 32.827%
- **Choice Scarf**: 26.856%
- **Focus Sash**: 20.330%
- **Life Orb**: 8.677%
- **Iapapa Berry**: 5.418%
- **Assault Vest**: 2.476%
- **Other**: 3.416%

## Common Teammates
- **Gastrodon**: 29.133%
- **Metagross-Mega**: 29.085%
- **Braviary**: 28.866%
- **Muk-Alola**: 28.850%
- **Zapdos**: 26.154%
- **Garchomp**: 18.755%

## FAQ for Cloyster in vgc2018-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Cloyster?
Cloyster is frequently paired with Gastrodon, Metagross-Mega, Braviary, Muk-Alola. 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/148/108`. This configuration accounts for 28.850% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Cloyster?
Cloyster is most effectively run with the ability **Skill Link** (96.785%) and the item **White Herb** (32.827%).

### What is the most common role for Cloyster?
Based on common item usage (White Herb), Cloyster often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2018-1760 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/vgc2018/Cloyster) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018) - 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).*