Clamperl sits at the start of its evolution line — not yet at full power, but that changes fast. Most trainers push through to Huntail as fast as possible. Been around since Gen 3. Only weak to Electric and Grass.
Clamperl's spread isn't flashy. Defense leads, Speed trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Easy to catch and worth 1 Defense EV, on a standard growth curve.
It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.
Clamperl Weakness
GoodType-wise, Clamperl takes extra damage from Electric and Grass. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Clamperl's physical bulk (base 85 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
Clamperl's evolution chain splits 2 ways into Huntail and Gorebyss. The method you choose determines which form you get. Evolving adds up to 140 stat points total.
How to Evolve
Breed Clamperl easily with 114 breeding partners from the Water1 egg group.
double STAB keeps opponents guessing about Clamperl's real targets. Deepseatooth provides extra utility while max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs and Modest nature handle the stat profile. Shellarmor ties it together.
Best Build
Best Clamperl Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Surf
- Scald
Recommended Teammates
TMs define Clamperl's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Surf and Scald, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it Ice and Normal coverage. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breeding's the move. Aqua Ring and Barrier give Clamperl options it can't learn any other way, and Ice and Normal coverage already covers a decent range on top of Surf and Muddy Water. The egg moves push it further.
Breeding's the move. Aqua Ring and Barrier give Clamperl options it can't learn any other way, and Ice and Normal coverage already covers a decent range on top of Surf and Muddy Water. The egg moves push it further.
Breeding's the move. Aqua Ring and Barrier give Clamperl options it can't learn any other way, and Ice and Normal coverage already covers a decent range on top of Surf and Muddy Water. The egg moves push it further.
10 encounter spots for Clamperl at moderate rates starting from mid-game routes. Two different catch methods are in play here. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations
10 spots to find Clamperl at Lv. 20-63 via walking and fishing. Not all of them exist in both Shining Pearl and Brilliant Diamond versions, so filter by your copy below.
Easy grab on Clamperl with high spawn rates across 14 locations in early-game fishing spots. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations
Catching Clamperl here means fishing. All 14 encounters require Super Rod at Lv. 10-40, and there aren't any overworld spawns in this game.
Clamperl doesn't appear in Sun & Moon. Transfer it from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
12 encounter spots for Clamperl at decent spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations
12 spots to find Clamperl at Lv. 30+ via walking. Not all of them exist in both Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby versions, so filter by your copy below.
Clamperl isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Huntail to unlock its full potential. At 345 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Shell Armor is the go-to ability for Clamperl. It protects against critical hits. Its hidden ability Rattled can work in specific setups.
Clamperl fills the balanced role. It's a special attacker with base 74 Sp. Atk. Base 32 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
Clamperl appears in 13 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Clamperl has been available in 13 games since Ruby & Sapphire, though obtaining it requires a trade evolution. This extra step makes it less common than Pokemon found through standard wild encounters.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A