# Gastrodon - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in XY

> Find the best Gastrodon builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in XY. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Gastrodon Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | XY (`xy`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | xy |
| **Usage** | 3% |
| **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/xy/Gastrodon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/xy/Gastrodon
- **Format Overview**: [XY Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/xy)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/xy](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/xy)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Grass (4x) |
| **Resists** | Fire (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Electric (0x) |

**Ability Notes**: Storm Drain: Water moves become 0x.

## Common Moves
- **Recover**: 99.999%
- **Scald**: 99.498%
- **Clear Smog**: 84.070%
- **Earthquake**: 39.521%
- **Counter**: 36.419%
- **Earth Power**: 23.145%
- **Other**: 17.348%

## Common Abilities
- **Storm Drain**: 96.691%
- **Sticky Hold**: 3.309%
- **Sand Force**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 99.999%
- **Other**: 0.001%

## Common Teammates
- **Clefable**: 86.607%
- **Skarmory**: 78.239%
- **Heatran**: 51.548%
- **Lopunny-Mega**: 36.544%
- **Cofagrigus**: 31.379%
- **Alakazam-Mega**: 24.115%

## FAQ for Gastrodon in xy-1760

### What are the top moves for Gastrodon?
The most common moves for Gastrodon are Recover, Scald, Clear Smog, Earthquake. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Gastrodon?
Gastrodon is frequently paired with Clefable, Skarmory, Heatran, Lopunny-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Gastrodon weak to and resistant against?
Gastrodon is weak to Grass (4x), resists Fire (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to Electric (0x). Ability notes: Storm Drain: Water moves become 0x.

### 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 `248/0/248/0/12/0`. This configuration accounts for 29.576% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Gastrodon?
Gastrodon is most effectively run with the ability **Storm Drain** (96.691%) and the item **Leftovers** (99.999%).

### 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 xy-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/xy/Gastrodon) - Full interactive stats page
- [XY Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/xy) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/xy) - Build teams with Gastrodon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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