# Gastrodon - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 19 Sun Series

> Find the best Gastrodon builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 19 Sun Series. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Gastrodon Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 19 Sun Series (`vgc2019sun`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2019sun |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019sun/Gastrodon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019sun/Gastrodon
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 19 Sun Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019sun)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2019sun](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019sun)

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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 Gastrodon.

## Common Moves
- **Earth Power**: 99.199%
- **Protect**: 77.464%
- **Scald**: 60.435%
- **Ice Beam**: 42.548%
- **Recover**: 41.623%
- **Clear Smog**: 34.793%
- **Icy Wind**: 29.883%
- **Other**: 14.054%

## Common Abilities
- **Storm Drain**: 99.976%
- **Sticky Hold**: 0.024%
- **Sand Force**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 31.895%
- **Red Card**: 15.977%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 14.885%
- **Luminous Moss**: 10.407%
- **Wiki Berry**: 7.421%
- **Iapapa Berry**: 5.968%
- **Aguav Berry**: 4.674%
- **Mago Berry**: 3.037%
- **Assault Vest**: 2.338%
- **Other**: 3.400%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Lele**: 31.465%
- **Ho-Oh**: 29.224%
- **Lunala**: 29.093%
- **Lurantis**: 29.075%
- **Nihilego**: 29.074%
- **Thundurus-Therian**: 27.946%

## FAQ for Gastrodon in vgc2019sun-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Gastrodon?
Gastrodon is frequently paired with Tapu Lele, Ho-Oh, Lunala, Lurantis. 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 **Bold** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/140/36/80/0`. This configuration accounts for 29.074% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gastrodon?
Gastrodon is most effectively run with the ability **Storm Drain** (99.976%) and the item **Leftovers** (31.895%).

### What is the most common role for Gastrodon?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Gastrodon often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2019sun-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/vgc2019sun/Gastrodon) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 19 Sun Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019sun) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2019sun) - Build teams with Gastrodon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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