# Gastrodon - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2020 May International Challenge

> Find the best Gastrodon builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2020 May International Challenge. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Gastrodon Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2020 May International Challenge (`vgc2020mayic`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | VGC 2020 May International Challenge |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2020mayic/Gastrodon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2020mayic/Gastrodon
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2020 May International Challenge Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2020mayic)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2020mayic](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2020mayic)

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## Common Moves
- **Earth Power**: 92.5%
- **Scald**: 70.3%
- **Recover**: 67.2%
- **Protect**: 59.3%
- **Ice Beam**: 24.2%
- **Yawn**: 24.0%
- **Muddy Water**: 21.9%
- **Sludge Bomb**: 7.9%
- **Clear Smog**: 7.4%
- **Icy Wind**: 3.2%

## Common Abilities
- **Storm Drain**: 98.3%
- **Sand Force**: 1.1%
- **Sticky Hold**: 0.6%

## Common Items
- **Rindo Berry**: 32.3%
- **Leftovers**: 23.1%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 14.2%
- **Iapapa Berry**: 5.7%
- **Wiki Berry**: 2.9%
- **Aguav Berry**: 2.8%
- **Life Orb**: 2.8%
- **Assault Vest**: 2.7%
- **Expert Belt**: 1.7%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 1.5%

## Common Teammates
- **Togekiss**: undefined%
- **Tyranitar**: undefined%
- **Dragapult**: undefined%
- **Dusclops**: undefined%
- **Excadrill**: undefined%
- **Conkeldurr**: undefined%

## FAQ for Gastrodon in vgc2020mayic-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Gastrodon?
Gastrodon is frequently paired with Togekiss, Tyranitar, Dragapult, Dusclops. 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?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gastrodon?
Gastrodon is most effectively run with the ability **Storm Drain** (98.3%) and the item **Rindo Berry** (32.3%).

### What is the most common role for Gastrodon?
Based on common item usage (Rindo Berry), Gastrodon often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2020mayic-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/vgc2020mayic/Gastrodon) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2020 May International Challenge Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2020mayic) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2020mayic) - Build teams with Gastrodon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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