# Gastrodon - VGC 19 Moon Series Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Gastrodon in VGC 19 Moon Series. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 19 Moon Series (`vgc2019moon`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2019moon |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019moon/Gastrodon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019moon/Gastrodon
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 19 Moon Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019moon)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2019moon](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019moon)

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## Common Moves
- **Earth Power**: 84.566%
- **Protect**: 83.930%
- **Clear Smog**: 48.032%
- **Muddy Water**: 43.015%
- **Scald**: 37.165%
- **Substitute**: 27.956%
- **Recover**: 24.944%
- **Ice Beam**: 23.895%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 10.109%
- **Other**: 16.387%

## Common Abilities
- **Storm Drain**: 99.367%
- **Sticky Hold**: 0.322%
- **Sand Force**: 0.311%

## Common Items
- **Waterium Z**: 28.026%
- **Figy Berry**: 13.775%
- **Groundium Z**: 13.067%
- **Life Orb**: 9.946%
- **Leftovers**: 6.583%
- **Wiki Berry**: 6.170%
- **Iapapa Berry**: 5.313%
- **Aguav Berry**: 5.251%
- **Assault Vest**: 4.203%
- **Mago Berry**: 3.795%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyogre**: 51.728%
- **Necrozma-Dusk-Mane**: 25.609%
- **Charizard**: 14.064%
- **Ferrothorn**: 11.608%
- **Cresselia**: 9.775%
- **Clefairy**: 9.064%

## FAQ for Gastrodon in vgc2019moon-1760

### What are the top moves for Gastrodon?
The most common moves for Gastrodon are Earth Power, Protect, Clear Smog, Muddy Water. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Gastrodon?
Gastrodon is frequently paired with Kyogre, Necrozma-Dusk-Mane, Charizard, Ferrothorn. 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 `252/0/0/252/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 33.983% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gastrodon?
Gastrodon is most effectively run with the ability **Storm Drain** (99.367%) and the item **Waterium Z** (28.026%).

### What is the most common role for Gastrodon?
Based on common item usage (Waterium Z), Gastrodon often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2019moon-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/vgc2019moon/Gastrodon) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 19 Moon Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019moon) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2019moon) - Build teams with Gastrodon
- [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).*