Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Clamperl is a Water Type Bivalve Pokémon, with a 33.3% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Clamperl can be found with Shell Armor as an Ability and has a Erratic growth rate with a 1 Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Relaxed Nature, based on 345 combined Base Stats.
Clamperl Stats and Abilities
Based on Clamperl Base IVs we consider this pokemon E-Tier choice. Clamperl Highest IV Stat is Defense 85 and the Lowest being Speed 32.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
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F | HP | 35 | 180 | 274 |
E | Attack | 64 | 119 | 249 |
E | Defense | 85 | 157 | 295 |
D | Special Attack | 74 | 137 | 271 |
F | Special Defense | 55 | 103 | 229 |
F | Speed | 32 | 62 | 179 |
E | Total | 345 |
Clamperl | Detail |
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Best Held Items | |
Best Nature | Relaxed ↑ +10% Defense↓ -10% Speed |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | 50% Pearl ![]() 5% Big Pearl ![]() |
Like/Dislikes | ![]() ![]() |
EV Yield | 1 Defense |
Growth Rate | Erratic |
Catch Rate | 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Water 1 |
Egg Cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Shell Armor Ability 1 | Shell Armor prevents the Pokémon from receiving a critical hit. |
Rattled Hidden Ability | When a Pokémon with Rattled is hit by a Bug, Ghost or Dark type move, its Speed is raised one stage (up to the usual maximum of +6 stages). |
How To Evolve Clamperl in BDSP
Clamperl can evolve into Gorebyss (trade holding Deep Sea Scale) or Huntail (trade holding Deep Sea Tooth).
Base Form | Evolution Requirement | First Evolution |
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Clamperl ![]() | trade holding Deep Sea Tooth ![]() → | Huntail ![]() |
Clamperl ![]() | trade holding Deep Sea Scale ![]() → | Gorebyss ![]() |

Where To Find Clamperl in BDSP
Clamperl has 5 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Clamperl, within the Fountainspring Cave location using the Walking method.









Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() 100 - 20% ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Clamperl Lv. 20-30 | |
![]() 100 - 20% ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Clamperl Lv. 20-30 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Clamperl Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Clamperl Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Clamperl Lv. 16-63 |

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Clamperl Weakness
Clamperl is a Water Type pokemon. This will cause Clamperl to take More Damage from Grass, Electric Type Moves, and Less Damage from Steel, Fire, Water, Ice Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage | ![]() ![]() |
0.5x Less Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Clamperl Weak Against?
Tier | Pokemon |
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A | |
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What pokemon is Clamperl Strong Against?

Best Moves Clamperl in BDSP
Best Moveset for Clamperl Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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1 | Water Gun | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 25 | |
1 | Whirlpool | ![]() | Special | 52.5 | 85 | 15 | Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns. |
Best Moveset for Clamperl TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TM14 | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | May freeze opponent. |
TM13 | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | May freeze opponent. |
TM95 | Surf | ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 15 | Hits all adjacent Pokémon. |
TM49 | Scald | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 15 | May burn opponent. |



Clamperl Level Up Moves
List of Moves Clamperl can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 | Water Gun | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 ![]() |
1 | Whirlpool | Power: 52.5 Acc: 85 PP: 15 ![]() Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns. |
1 | Iron Defense | Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 ![]() Sharply raises user's Defense. |
50 | Shell Smash | Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 ![]() Sharply raises user's Attack, Special Attack and Speed but lowers Defense and Special Defense. |
Clamperl TM Moves
List of Moves Clamperl can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM03 | Water Pulse | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() May confuse opponent. |
TM07 | Hail | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns. |
TM13 | Ice Beam | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May freeze opponent. |
TM14 | Blizzard | Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 5 ![]() May freeze opponent. |
TM17 | Protect | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM18 | Rain Dance | Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 ![]() Makes it rain for 5 turns. |
TM32 | Double Team | Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 ![]() Raises user's Evasiveness. |
TM42 | Facade | Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. |
TM44 | Rest | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. |
TM45 | Attract | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack. |
TM49 | Scald | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May burn opponent. |
TM55 | Brine | Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%. |
TM58 | Endure | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM82 | Sleep Talk | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping. |
TM87 | Swagger | Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 ![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised. |
TM90 | Substitute | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits. |
TM95 | Surf | Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() Hits all adjacent Pokémon. |
TM99 | Waterfall | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May cause flinching. |
Clamperl Egg Moves
List of Egg Moves Clamperl can learn.
Egg Move | Desc |
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Body Slam | Power: 85 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May paralyze opponent. |
Supersonic | Power: — Acc: 55 PP: 20 ![]() Confuses opponent. |
Confuse Ray | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Confuses opponent. |
Aqua Ring | Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Restores a little HP each turn. |
Muddy Water | Power: 135 Acc: 85 PP: 10 ![]() May lower opponent's Accuracy. |
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