Cloyster
WaterIce
Pokédex Number
| National Dex | #091 |
|---|---|
| Johto Dex | #170 |
| Johto (HG/SS) Dex | #172 |
| Kalos Shore Dex | #037 |
| Alola Dex | #116 |
| Alola (US/UM) Dex | #139 |
| Galar Dex | #151 |
| Galar Armor Dex | #132 |
Abilities
Shell Armor
A hard shell protects the Pokémon from critical hits.
Skill Link
Maximizes the number of times multi-strike moves hit.
Overcoat (HA)
Protects the Pokémon from things like sand, hail, and powder.
Catch, training and breeding
| EV | Defense: +2 |
|---|---|
| Capture rate | 60 (14.8%) |
| Initial friendship | 70 |
| Gender split | 50.0% ♂ / 50.0% ♀ |
| Egg group(s) | Water 3 |
| Egg cycles | 20 |
| Exp. (1 to 100) | 1,250,000 |
Appearance
| Category | Bivalve |
|---|---|
| Size | 1.5 m / 4.9 ft |
| Weight | 132.5 kg / 292.1 lbs |
| Color | Purple |
Evolves from
ShellderWater Water Stone
Habitats
RBYEvolution
GSCEvolution
RUSAEMTrade
Fire RedEvolution
Leaf GreenTrade
DPPTEvolution
HGSSEvolution
WBRoute 13, Undella Town, Undella Bay (rippling water)
W2B2Route 13, Undella Bay, Seaside Cave, Humilau City (rippling water)
XFriend Safari
YFriend Safari, Route 8
ΩRαSTrade
SMUSUMEvolution
LGPLGESeafoam Islands
SWSHEast Lake Axewell, West Lake Axewell, Giant's Seat, Loop Lagoon, Courageous Cavern, Max Raid Battle
BDSPEvolution
Moves
| Explosion (TM47) | Normal | 250 |  |
100% |
| Self-Destruct (TM36) | Normal | 200 | |
100% |
| Giga Impact (TM68) | Normal | 150 | |
90% |
| Steel Roller (AT) | Steel | 130 | |
100% |
| Liquidation (AT) | Water | 85 | |
100% |
Stats
Base:
DV:
EV:
Weakness
4x
2x
1x
FightingRockGrassElectric
NormalFlyingPoisonGroundBugGhostSteelFirePsychicDragonDarkFairy
½x
¼x
0x
Water
Ice
Pokédex entries
RBWhen attacked, it launches its horns in quick volleys. Its innards have never been seen.
YellowFor protection, it uses its harder-than-diamonds shell. It also shoots spikes from the shell.
GoldOnce it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength.
SilverCLOYSTER that live in seas with harsh tidal currents grow large, sharp spikes on their shells.
CrystalEven a missile can’t break the spikes it uses to stab opponents. They’re even harder than its shell.
RubyCLOYSTER is capable of swimming in the sea. It does so by swallowing water, then jetting it out toward the rear. This POKéMON shoots spikes from its shell using the same system.
SapphireCLOYSTER is capable of swimming in the sea. It does so by swallowing water, then jetting it out toward the rear. This POKéMON shoots spikes from its shell using the same system.
EmeraldIt swims in the sea by swallowing water, then jetting it out toward the rear. The CLOYSTER shoots spikes from its shell using the same system.
Fire RedIts shell is extremely hard. It cannot be shattered, even with a bomb. The shell opens only when it is attacking.
Leaf GreenWhen attacked, it launches its horns in quick volleys. Its innards have never been seen.
DPPTIt fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes.
Heart GoldOnce it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength.
Soul SilverCLOYSTER that live in seas with harsh tidal currents grow large, sharp spikes on their shells.
WBIt fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes.
W2B2It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes.
XCloyster that live in seas with harsh tidal currents grow large, sharp spikes on their shells.
YIts shell is extremely hard. It cannot be shattered, even with a bomb. The shell opens only when it is attacking.
Omega RubyCloyster is capable of swimming in the sea. It does so by swallowing water, then jetting it out toward the rear. This Pokémon shoots spikes from its shell using the same system.
Alpha SapphireCloyster is capable of swimming in the sea. It does so by swallowing water, then jetting it out toward the rear. This Pokémon shoots spikes from its shell using the same system.
SunIts hard shell cannot be shattered—not even by a bomb. The contents of the shell remain unknown.
MoonExcavation of the tombs of ancient hunting tribes has turned up many spears tipped with spikes that had fallen off this Pokémon’s shell.
Ultra SunIf areas of Cloyster’s very hard shell get damaged, those areas swell, gradually growing into large sharp spikes.
Ultra MoonSlowpoke tails are its favorite food. It has even been known to come up on land to look for Slowpoke from time to time.
LGPLGEFor protection, it uses its harder-than-diamonds shell. It also shoots spikes from the shell.
SwordIts shell is extremely hard. It cannot be shattered, even with a bomb. The shell opens only when it is attacking.
ShieldOnce it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength.
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