Cloyster.
BST 525 · water / ice
Cloyster is weak to Electric, Grass, Fighting, Rock and resists Water, Ice.
Cloyster base stats
BST 525 · ranges at level 100Cloyster weaknesses and resistances
damage taken · Water / Ice dual typingCloyster abilities
3 total · 1 hiddenCloyster evolution line
2 stages
Best Cloyster moves
gen 9 learnset · sorted by base powerCloyster moves
gen 9 · 68 moves · 18 level-up · 41 TM/HM · 9 tutorCloyster Pokédex entries
8 generations · newest firstIts shell is extremely hard. It cannot be shattered, even with a bomb. The shell opens only when it is attacking.
Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength.
Its hard shell cannot be shattered—not even by a bomb. The contents of the shell remain unknown.
Excavation of the tombs of ancient hunting tribes has turned up many spears tipped with spikes that had fallen off this Pokémon’s shell.
If areas of Cloyster’s very hard shell get damaged, those areas swell, gradually growing into large sharp spikes.
Slowpoke tails are its favorite food. It has even been known to come up on land to look for Slowpoke from time to time.
For protection, it uses its harder-than-diamond shell. It also shoots spikes from the shell.
Cloyster that live in seas with harsh tidal currents grow large, sharp spikes on their shells.
Its shell is extremely hard. It cannot be shattered, even with a bomb. The shell opens only when it is attacking.
Cloyster 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.
It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes.
It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes.
Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength.
CLOYSTER that live in seas with harsh tidal currents grow large, sharp spikes on their shells.
CLOYSTER 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.
It 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.
Its shell is extremely hard. It cannot be shattered, even with a bomb. The shell opens only when it is attacking.
When attacked, it launches its horns in quick volleys. Its innards have never been seen.
Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superi or strength.
CLOYSTER that live in seas with harsh tidal currents grow large, sharp spikes on their shells.
Even a missile can't break the spikes it uses to stab opponents. They're even hard er than its shell.
When attacked, it launches its horns in quick volleys. Its innards have never been seen.
For protection, it uses its harder- than-diamonds shell. It also shoots spikes from the shell.
Cloyster species data
gen I species · breeding and trainingAbout Cloyster
Cloyster is a Water and Ice-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). Its shell is extremely hard. It cannot be shattered, even with a bomb. The shell opens only when it is attacking. Cloyster stands 1.5 m (4'11") tall and weighs 132.5 kg (292.1 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokémon.
Cloyster base stats
Cloyster has a base stat total of 525, which is above average, giving it solid potential in battle. Its highest stat is Defense at 180 (exceptional), while its lowest is Sp. Def at 45 (below average). Cloyster functions as a mixed attacker with balanced offensive stats. Cloyster is average speed with a base Speed of 70.
Cloyster weaknesses and resistances
As a Water and Ice-type, Cloyster is weak to Electric, Grass, Fighting, Rock-type moves, resists Water, Ice (¼x)-type attacks. This gives Cloyster 4 weaknesses, 2 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Cloyster abilities
Cloyster's abilities include Shell Armor, Skill Link, Overcoat. Shell Armor protects against critical hits.. Skill Link extends two-to-five-hit moves and triple kick to their full length every time. Its Hidden Ability is Overcoat, which protects against damage from weather.
Cloyster moves and learnset
Cloyster can learn 68 moves in Generation 9, including 18 by leveling up, 41 via TM/HM, and 9 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Blizzard (Ice, 110 power), Ice Beam (Ice, 90 power), Surf (Water, 90 power). For coverage, Cloyster can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Take Down (Normal).
Training Cloyster
Cloyster has a moderate capture rate of 60 (23.5%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Cloyster yields 2 Defense EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Cloyster belongs to the Water3 egg group. Cloyster is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Shellder → Cloyster). Wild Cloyster may be found holding Pearl or Big Pearl.
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