Clamperl.
BST 345 · water
Clamperl is weak to Electric, Grass and resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.
Clamperl base stats
BST 345 · ranges at level 100Clamperl weaknesses and resistances
damage taken from each attacking typeClamperl abilities
2 total · 1 hiddenClamperl evolution line
3 stagesClamperl has 2 evolutions: Huntail (trade it while it holds a Deep Sea Tooth) and Gorebyss (trade it while it holds a Deep Sea Scale). How to evolve Clamperl, every game
Best Clamperl moves
gen 8 learnset · sorted by base powerClamperl moves
gen 8 · 38 moves · 4 level-up · 19 TM/HM · 8 egg · 7 tutorClamperl Pokédex entries
5 generations · newest firstDespite its appearance, it’s carnivorous. It clamps down on its prey with both sides of its shell and doesn’t let go until they stop moving.
Clamperl’s pearls are exceedingly precious. They can be more than 10 times as costly as Shellder’s pearls.
When it evolves, it makes a mysterious pearl that amplifies psychic powers when it’s held.
It is protected by a sturdy shell. Once in a lifetime, it makes a magnificent pearl.
Clamperl’s sturdy shell is not only good for protection—it is also used for clamping and catching prey. A fully grown Clamperl’s shell will be scored with nicks and scratches all over.
Clamperl grows while being protected by its rock-hard shell. When its body becomes too large to fit inside the shell, it is sure evidence that this Pokémon is getting close to evolution.
It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.
It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.
When it evolves, it makes a mysterious pearl that amplifies psychic powers when it’s held.
CLAMPERL’s sturdy shell is not only good for protection - it is also used for clamping and catching prey. A fully grown CLAMPERL’s shell will be scored with nicks and scratches all over.
CLAMPERL grows while being protected by its rock-hard shell. When its body becomes too large to fit inside the shell, it is sure evidence that this POKéMON is getting close to evolution.
A CLAMPERL slams its shell closed on prey to prevent escape. The pearl it creates upon evolution is said to be infused with a mysterious energy.
It is protected by a sturdy shell. Once in a lifetime, it makes a magnificent pearl.
Clamperl species data
gen III species · breeding and trainingAbout Clamperl
Clamperl is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn). Despite its appearance, it’s carnivorous. It clamps down on its prey with both sides of its shell and doesn’t let go until they stop moving. Clamperl stands 0.4 m (1'04") tall and weighs 52.5 kg (115.7 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.
Clamperl base stats
Clamperl has a base stat total of 345, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. Its highest stat is Defense at 85 (good), while its lowest is Speed at 32 (poor). Clamperl is slow with a base Speed of 32.
Clamperl weaknesses and resistances
As a Water-type, Clamperl is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves, resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel-type attacks. This gives Clamperl 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Clamperl abilities
Clamperl's abilities include Shell Armor, Rattled. Shell Armor protects against critical hits. Its Hidden Ability is Rattled, which raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a dark, ghost, or bug move.
Clamperl moves and learnset
Clamperl can learn 38 moves in Generation 8, including 4 by leveling up, 19 via TM/HM, 8 through breeding, and 7 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Surf (Water, 90 power), Scald (Water, 80 power), Waterfall (Water, 80 power), Brine (Water, 65 power). For coverage, Clamperl can learn Blizzard (Ice), Ice Beam (Ice), Body Slam (Normal).
Training Clamperl
Clamperl has a capture rate of 255 (100.0%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Clamperl yields 1 Defense EV. It has a slow then very fast growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Clamperl belongs to the Water1 egg group. Clamperl is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Clamperl → Huntail → Gorebyss). Wild Clamperl may be found holding Blue Shard or Pearl or Big Pearl.
Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Clamperl. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Clamperl, or use the team builder to see how Clamperl fits into your squad.
