# Cloyster - VGC 19 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Cloyster in VGC 19 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 19 Global Link (`vgc2019pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2019pgl |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl/Cloyster)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl/Cloyster
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 19 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl)

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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
- **Icicle Spear**: 99.987%
- **Protect**: 99.882%
- **Shell Smash**: 99.423%
- **Hydro Pump**: 99.423%
- **Other**: 1.285%

## Common Abilities
- **Skill Link**: 99.987%
- **Shell Armor**: 0.013%
- **Overcoat**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 98.675%
- **Other**: 1.325%

## Common Teammates
- **Yveltal**: 90.099%
- **Togekiss**: 90.013%
- **Rayquaza-Mega**: 90.013%
- **Raichu**: 90.012%
- **Metagross-Mega**: 90.012%
- **Houndoom-Mega**: 0.761%

## FAQ for Cloyster in vgc2019pgl-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Cloyster?
Cloyster is frequently paired with Yveltal, Togekiss, Rayquaza-Mega, Raichu. 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 **Naughty** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/4/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 98.675% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Cloyster?
Cloyster is most effectively run with the ability **Skill Link** (99.987%) and the item **Focus Sash** (98.675%).

### What is the most common role for Cloyster?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Cloyster often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the vgc2019pgl-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/vgc2019pgl/Cloyster) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 19 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2019pgl) - 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).*