For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section. |
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Cloyster (disambiguation). |
Cloyster
Bivalve Pokémon |
パルシェン
Parshen |
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#091 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Shell Armor or Skill Link |
Overcoat
Hidden Ability |
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 2 |
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HP |
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Atk |
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Def |
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Sp.Atk |
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Sp.Def |
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Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation I
- Generation II
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Cloyster (Japanese: パルシェン Parshen) is a dual-type Water/Ice Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves from Shellder when exposed to a Water Stone.
Biology
Cloyster is a black, pearl-like Pokémon. It is encased inside a light-gray shell, which is surrounded by a second jagged, blue-violet outer shell casing. It has one barb-like spike protruding from above its head, and multiple conical horns on its outer shell. Its shell is harder than diamond with spikes that are even harder; harsh tidal currents will affect the size and sharpness of these spikes. On its pearl-like face, it has two white eyes and a mouth. Aside from its face and head, its internal anatomy has never been seen. Once it has shut itself in, it is impossible to open its shell from the outside. This impressive defense allows it to withstand anything from a bomb blast to even a missile strike.
Cloyster typically only opens its shell to attack an opponent. However, it is fully capable of retaliating against any enemy with its shell tightly closed. With rapid succession, it launches its spikes at the foe, keeping them repelled. It can also attack by clamping onto an enemy with its former signature move, Clamp. The same projectile system it uses to launch its spikes is also used for swimming. It swallows seawater and then ejects it towards the rear propelling it through with siphon-jet propulsion. Being the result of an evolution via Evolution stone, Cloyster is rarely found in the wild, though they can be found in the sea floor, nestled among the rocks and coral, but it will actively hunt on land for Slowpoke tails. Cloyster and its pre-evolved form, Shellder, are relatives of Gastrodon. Kingler is a natural predator of Cloyster.
In the anime
Major appearances
Prima's Cloyster
Prima was revealed to own a Cloyster in The Mandarin Island Miss Match. It battled Ash and Pikachu, and it won.
Other
In The Bridge Bike Gang, Tyra's Cloyster battled Misty, who was going to use Starmie. However, Psyduck popped out of its Poké Ball instead, which resulted in Tyra winning the match.
In Fire and Ice, Pete Pebbleman used a Cloyster during the Indigo Plateau Conference. Ash battled it with Kingler, who was able to win. It reappeared in a flashback in Friends to the End, an episode where another Trainer's Cloyster appeared during the closing ceremonies of the Indigo Plateau Conference.
In The Crystal Onix, Mateo used a Cloyster to try and catch the Crystal Onix. However, its Water Gun had no effect, and Cloyster was knocked out.
In The Search for the Legend, Butch used a Cloyster during his and Cassidy's attempt to catch a wild Moltres.
In Staging a Heroes' Welcome!, Kyle used a Cloyster during the Performance Stage of the Wallace Cup. It impressed the audience with its Spike Cannon.
In The Sun, the Scare, the Secret Lair!, Jessie tried to catch a Cloyster without battling it, but it ate her Poké Ball. It splashed Team Rocket before swimming away, spitting the Ball out on the way.
Minor appearances
In The Battling Eevee Brothers, a Cloyster attended the evolution party in Stone Town.
In The Battle of the Badge, Giovanni kept a Cloyster in a water tank in the Viridian Gym's basement.
In Pikachu's Vacation, a Cloyster was at the Pokémon Theme Park.
In Lights, Camera, Quack-tion, a Cloyster was cast in the movie Pokémon in Love.
A Cloyster appeared in Poké Ball Peril.
In The Power of One, multiple Cloyster sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
In Hook, Line, and Stinker, a Trainer's Cloyster participated in the annual Seaking Catching Competition.
A Cloyster made a cameo appearance in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea.
A Cloyster appeared in To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!.
In The One That Didn't Get Away!, Kiawe caught a Cloyster whilst fishing.
A Cloyster appeared in Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!.
A Cloyster appeared in Legend? Go! Friends? Go!.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
EP036 |
Cloyster |
Ash's Pokédex |
Cloyster, a Bivalve Pokémon. Its shell is incredibly strong and resistant to a bomb. Its shell only opens when it attacks. |
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In the manga
Cloyster in
Pokémon Adventures
Magical Pokémon Journey
A Cloyster appeared in Horsea's Necklace.
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
Two Cloyster appeared in JNM01.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Lorelei's Cloyster
Giovanni uses a male Cloyster despite him not being the type he specializes in. He was first used in Make Way for Magmar! to freeze two Magmar in solid ice and then killed them by snapping the ice into pieces. He was used again in Golly, Golem!, where he froze Red's Poliwrath.
Lorelei owns a Cloyster that she uses as one of her main Pokémon alongside her Dewgong. It first appeared in Cloystered.
A Cloyster appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
- Main article: Lorelei's Cloyster
Lorelei owns a Cloyster, which kept hurting Clefairy, as seen in To the Pokémon League!!.
Pokémon Zensho
- Main article: Lorelei's Cloyster
Lorelei's Cloyster is the first opponent Satoshi faces at the Pokémon League in PZ10.
In the TCG
- Main article: Cloyster (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Pinball: A Cloyster appears on the Blue Table. When the pinball can be shot into the Cloyster, Catch'em Mode is activated, allowing for the capture of a Pokémon.
Pokédex entries
Generation I |
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Kanto
#091 |
Red |
When attacked, it launches its horns in quick volleys. Its innards have never been seen. |
Blue |
Yellow |
For protection, it uses its harder-than-diamonds shell. It also shoots spikes from the shell. |
Stadium |
Its shell is so hard, it can even withstand a bomb. No one has ever seen what is inside its shell. |
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Generation II |
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Johto
#170 |
Gold |
Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength. |
Silver |
Cloyster that live in seas with harsh tidal currents grow large, sharp spikes on their shells. |
Crystal |
Even a missile can't break the spikes it uses to stab opponents. They're even harder than its shell. |
Stadium 2 |
Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength. |
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Generation III |
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Hoenn
#— |
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Kanto
#091 |
Ruby |
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. |
Sapphire |
Emerald |
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. |
FireRed |
Its shell is extremely hard. It cannot be shattered, even with a bomb. The shell opens only when it is attacking. |
LeafGreen |
When attacked, it launches its horns in quick volleys. Its innards have never been seen. |
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Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
#— |
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Johto
#172 |
Diamond |
It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes. |
Pearl |
Platinum |
HeartGold |
Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength. |
SoulSilver |
Cloyster that live in seas with harsh tidal currents grow large, sharp spikes on their shells. |
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Generation V |
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Unova
#— |
Black |
It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes. |
White |
Black 2 |
It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
Coastal #037 |
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Hoenn
#— |
X |
Cloyster that live in seas with harsh tidal currents grow large, sharp spikes on their shells. |
Y |
Its shell is extremely hard. It cannot be shattered, even with a bomb. The shell opens only when it is attacking. |
Omega Ruby |
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. |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
SM: #116 |
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Alola
USUM: #139 |
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Kanto
#091 |
Sun |
Its hard shell cannot be shattered—not even by a bomb. The contents of the shell remain unknown. |
Moon |
Excavation of the tombs of ancient hunting tribes has turned up many spears tipped with spikes that had fallen off this Pokémon's shell. |
Ultra Sun |
If areas of Cloyster's very hard shell get damaged, those areas swell, gradually growing into large sharp spikes. |
Ultra Moon |
Slowpoke tails are its favorite food. It has even been known to come up on land to look for Slowpoke from time to time. |
Let's Go Pikachu |
For protection, it uses its harder-than-diamonds shell. It also shoots spikes from the shell. |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
#151 |
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Galar
Isle of Armor #132 |
Sword |
Its shell is extremely hard. It cannot be shattered, even with a bomb. The shell opens only when it is attacking. |
Shield |
Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength. |
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Game locations
Generation I |
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Red |
Blue |
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Blue (Japan) |
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Yellow |
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Generation III |
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Ruby |
Sapphire |
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Emerald |
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FireRed |
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LeafGreen |
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Colosseum |
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XD |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Pal Park |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
Route 13, Undella Town, Undella Bay (Fishing in rippling water) |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
Route 13, Undella Town, Seaside Cave, Humilau City (Fishing in rippling water) |
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Generation VI |
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X |
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Y |
Route 8 (Super Rod)
Friend Safari (Ice) |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
Seafoam Islands (Sea Skim) |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
Giant's Seat (fishing)
West Lake Axewell, East Lake Axewell (Wanderer)
Dusty Bowl, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle) |
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Expansion Pass |
Courageous Cavern, Loop Lagoon (fishing)
Fields of Honor, Challenge Beach, Loop Lagoon, Workout Sea, Insular Sea (Max Raid Battle) |
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In side games
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Generation II |
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games. |
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Generation III |
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Channel |
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Trozei! |
Endless Level 10, Endless Level 29, Forever Level 59, Mr. Who's Den |
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MD Red |
MD Blue |
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Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
Miracle Sea (B1F-B18F, Deep Miracle Sea B1F-B3F) |
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MD Sky |
Miracle Sea (B1F-B18F, Deep Miracle Sea B1F-B3F) |
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Rumble |
Bright Beach (Normal Mode A) |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
Beach: Challenger's Ground (post-ending), Lake: All* |
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Rumble U |
Verdant Plaza: Battle Royale |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
Mountain of Order: Stage 1 |
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Shuffle |
Event: Pokémon Safari (Tenth release) |
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Rumble World |
Distortion Land: Vast Ocean (Center Boss) |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Snorlax Sea, Zapdos Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard SeaFinal |
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Generation VIII |
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MD DX |
Magma Cavern (2F-22F Fainted Pokémon), Silver Trench (80F-89F), Northwind Field (2F-29F Mystery House) |
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In events
BWB2W2 |
Abram Burrows's Cloyster |
English |
United States |
30 |
January 20, 2013 |
Held items
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Red* |
Blue* |
Silver Leaf (100%) |
Yellow* |
Emerald* |
Pearl (50%) |
Big Pearl (5%) |
Black |
White |
Pearl (50%) |
Big Pearl (5%) |
Black 2 |
White 2 |
Pearl (50%) |
Big Pearl (5%) |
X |
Y |
Pearl (50%) |
Big Pearl (5%) |
Sword |
Shield |
Pearl (50%) |
Big Pearl (5%) |
Events* |
Choice Scarf (100%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
50
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110 - 157 |
210 - 304 |
Attack:
95
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90 - 161 |
175 - 317 |
Defense:
180
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166 - 255 |
328 - 504 |
Sp. Atk:
85
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81 - 150 |
157 - 295 |
Sp. Def:
45
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45 - 106 |
85 - 207 |
Speed:
70
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67 - 134 |
130 - 262 |
Total:
525
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 85.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Move |
1 |
Icicle Spear |
Ice |
Physical |
25 |
100% |
30 |
1 |
Icicle Crash |
Ice |
Physical |
85 |
90% |
10 |
1 |
Toxic Spikes |
Poison |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
1 |
Spikes |
Ground |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
1 |
Leer |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
30 |
1 |
Whirlpool |
Water |
Special |
35 |
85% |
15 |
1 |
Supersonic |
Normal |
Status |
— |
55% |
20 |
1 |
Aurora Beam |
Ice |
Special |
65 |
100% |
20 |
1 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
1 |
Razor Shell |
Water |
Physical |
75 |
95% |
10 |
1 |
Iron Defense |
Steel |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
1 |
Ice Beam |
Ice |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
1 |
Shell Smash |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
1 |
Hydro Pump |
Water |
Special |
110 |
80% |
5 |
1 |
Tackle |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
35 |
1 |
Water Gun |
Water |
Special |
40 |
100% |
25 |
1 |
Withdraw |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
40 |
1 |
Ice Shard |
Ice |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
30 |
Evo. |
Icicle Spear |
Ice |
Physical |
25 |
100% |
30 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cloyster
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cloyster
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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By TM/TR
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Move |
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TM07 |
Pin Missile |
Bug |
Physical |
25 |
95% |
20 |
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TM08 |
Hyper Beam |
Normal |
Special |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM09 |
Giga Impact |
Normal |
Physical |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM16 |
Screech |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
40 |
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TM17 |
Light Screen |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TM20 |
Self-Destruct |
Normal |
Physical |
200 |
100% |
5 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM27 |
Icy Wind |
Ice |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM33 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM35 |
Hail |
Ice |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM36 |
Whirlpool |
Water |
Special |
35 |
85% |
15 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM40 |
Swift |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
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TM45 |
Dive |
Water |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TM46 |
Weather Ball |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
10 |
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TM51 |
Icicle Spear |
Ice |
Physical |
25 |
100% |
30 |
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TM53 |
Mud Shot |
Ground |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TM54 |
Rock Blast |
Rock |
Physical |
25 |
90% |
10 |
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TM55 |
Brine |
Water |
Special |
65 |
100% |
10 |
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TM57 |
Payback |
Dark |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
10 |
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TM64 |
Avalanche |
Ice |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
10 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM83 |
Razor Shell |
Water |
Physical |
75 |
95% |
10 |
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TM96 |
Smart Strike |
Steel |
Physical |
70 |
—% |
10 |
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TR03 |
Hydro Pump |
Water |
Special |
110 |
80% |
5 |
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TR04 |
Surf |
Water |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR05 |
Ice Beam |
Ice |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR06 |
Blizzard |
Ice |
Special |
110 |
70% |
5 |
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TR19 |
Tri Attack |
Normal |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR23 |
Spikes |
Ground |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR46 |
Iron Defense |
Steel |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
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TR54 |
Toxic Spikes |
Poison |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR57 |
Poison Jab |
Poison |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
20 |
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TR98 |
Liquidation |
Water |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cloyster
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cloyster
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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By breeding
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Move |
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Aqua Ring |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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Bubble Beam |
Water |
Special |
65 |
100% |
20 |
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Life Dew |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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Water Pulse |
Water |
Special |
60 |
100% |
20 |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Cloyster in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Cloyster in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cloyster
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cloyster
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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By tutoring
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Move |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Steel Roller |
Steel |
Physical |
130 |
100% |
5 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cloyster
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cloyster
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By a prior evolution
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Stage |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions. |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cloyster
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cloyster
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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Gen. |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Barrier × |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Bide × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Captivate × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Clamp × |
Water |
Physical |
35 |
85% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Curse |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double-Edge |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Explosion |
Normal |
Physical |
250 |
100% |
5 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frost Breath |
Ice |
Special |
60 |
90% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Headbutt |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mimic |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Natural Gift × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rage × |
Normal |
Physical |
20 |
100% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rapid Spin |
Normal |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
40 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Reflect |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
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Refresh × |
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Return × |
Normal |
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20 |
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Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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Signal Beam × |
Bug |
Special |
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100% |
15 |
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VI |
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Spike Cannon × |
Normal |
Physical |
20 |
100% |
15 |
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III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
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85% |
15 |
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III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Take Down |
Normal |
Physical |
90 |
85% |
20 |
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III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Teleport |
Psychic |
Status |
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—% |
20 |
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II |
III |
IV |
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VI |
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Torment |
Dark |
Status |
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100% |
15 |
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II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
I |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Twineedle × |
Bug |
Physical |
25 |
100% |
20 |
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- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cloyster
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cloyster
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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TCG-only moves
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Lick |
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Side game data
Evolution
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Generation V |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Cloyster images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Cloyster is tied with Mega Slowbro for the highest base Defense stat of all Water-type Pokémon.
- Slowbro's tail has an attached Shellder, which grows to engulf it during Mega Evolution. This may have been an intended parallel.
- Cloyster and its pre-evolved form share their category name with Clamperl. They are all known as the Bivalve Pokémon.
Origin
Cloyster appears to be based on a bivalve of the genus Spondylus with a black pearl as its head.
Name origin
Cloyster may be a combination of clam and oyster. It may also be a play on cloister (to seclude or shelter oneself).
Parshen may be a combination of パール pearl and シェル shell.
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
パルシェン Parshen |
Possibly from パール and シェル |
French |
Crustabri |
From crustacé and abri |
Spanish |
Cloyster |
Same as English name |
German |
Austos |
From Auster |
Italian |
Cloyster |
Same as English name |
Korean |
파르셀 Parsell |
Similar to Japanese name; from 펄 peol and 쉘 swel |
Cantonese Chinese |
鐵甲貝 Titgaapbui |
Means "Armored shell" |
Mandarin Chinese |
鐵甲貝 / 铁甲贝 Tiějiǎbèi |
Means "Armored shell" |
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[hide]More languages |
Hindi |
कलॉयस्तर Cloyster |
Transcription of English name |
Russian |
Клойстер Kloister |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
พาร์เชน Phachen |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
External links
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