Battle Statistics
Move Performance Analysis
Top 10 moves used in 10+ battles
⚠️ Important Note:
- This data shows moves actually used in battles, not move adoption rates in team building.
- Some moves may be on the Pokémon's moveset but never used during a battle, so they won't appear here.
- Win rate reflects performance in battles where the move was used.
- For actual move adoption rates, please refer to Smogon Stats or other official sources.
Usage Trend
Win Rate Trend
Performance by Rating Tier
Cloyster Competitive Analysis
Performance Metrics
Cloyster currently holds a E tier ranking in the OU (Over Used) metagame with a 1.0% usage rate and 46.2% win rate. This data represents 74,163 games analyzed over 14 days from 07/10/2026 to 07/24/2026.
Usage Trends
Usage has been trending upward over the past two weeks, indicating growing popularity in the metagame. Win rate has remained consistent throughout the analysis period.
Rating Tier Performance
Usage remains consistent across all rating tiers, demonstrating broad appeal at all skill levels.
Key Moves
The most frequently used move in competitive battles is Shell Smash used in 40.4% of battles. Waterfall demonstrates the highest win rate at 63.6% While Shell Smash is the most popular choice, Waterfall shows promising results as an underexplored option.
Team Synergies
Frequently partners with Garchomp, Dragonite, and Glimmora in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Clefable, achieving a 55.6% win rate when used together.
Matchup Analysis
Favorable matchups include Walking Wake, Garchomp, and Hatterene, while caution is advised against Samurott-Hisui, Rillaboom, and Glimmora. Particularly effective against Walking Wake with a 56.0% win rate in direct matchups.
Strategic Recommendations
Cloyster currently faces challenges in the competitive environment. Success with this Pokemon requires careful team building and strategic play to overcome unfavorable matchups. Consider alternative options or specialized team strategies.
Frequent Partners
Frequent Matchups
Strong Partners
Challenging Partners
Favorable Matchups
Difficult Matchups
