Pokemon Sword and Shield Cloyster is a Water and Ice Type Bivalve Pokémon, which makes it weak against Grass, Electric, Fighting, Rock type moves. You can find and catch Cloyster in East Lake Axewell with a 15% chance to appear during Normal Weather weather. The Max IV Stats of Cloyster are 50 HP, 95 Attack, 85 SP Attack, 180 Defense, 45 SP Defense, and 70 Speed.


List of Cloyster Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.
Stat | Amount | Bar Graph |
---|---|---|
Total | 525 | |
HP | 50 | |
Attack | 95 | |
Defense | 180 | |
Special Attack | 85 | |
Special Defense | 45 | |
Speed | 70 |
Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Cloyster to have is Lax, this will increase it's Defense and decrease it's Sp. Def stats.
Cloyster Abilities
Ability | Type | Effect |
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Shell Armor | Normal | |
Skill Link | Normal | |
Overcoat | Hidden |
Sword Pokedex Entry
Its shell is extremely hard. It cannot be shattered, even with a bomb. The shell opens only when it is attacking.
Shield Pokedex Entry
Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength.
Cloyster Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield
Where do i find and how to get Cloyster?
Cloyster does not spawn in the wild. Instead you can catch Shellder and evolve it into Cloyster. A popular spawn location you can find Shellder is in the East Lake Axewell area with a 15% chance to spawn during Normal weather.
Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)
Pokemon | Location | Weather | Spawn | Lvl |
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![]() | 15% | 40 - 43 | ||
![]() | 15% | 40 - 43 | ||
![]() | 45% | 40 - 43 | ||
![]() | 10% | 40 - 43 | ||
![]() | 10% | 40 - 43 | ||
![]() | 20% | 40 - 43 | ||
![]() | 5% | 40 - 43 | ||
![]() | 30% | 40 - 43 | ||
![]() | 5% | 40 - 43 | ||
![]() | 25% | 38 - 40 |
Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)
Pokemon Sword and Shield Cloyster Raids
Where do i find Cloyster Raids?
You can find Cloyster raids in the following locations: Dusty Bowl, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness, West Lake Axewell.
Pokemon Sword and Shield Cloyster Weakness
Cloyster is a Water and Ice Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Grass, Electric, Fighting, Rock Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Water, Ice type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x Damage | |
2.0x Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.5x Damage | ![]() |
0.25x Damage | ![]() |
Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Cloyster Weak Against?
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What pokemon is Cloyster Strong Against?
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Pokemon SW and SH Cloyster Moves List
What moves can Cloyster learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?
Cloyster can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Water and Ice type +50% STAB damage.
Cloyster Level Up Moves
Lvl | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
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00 | [] Icicle Spear | ||||||
01 | [] Icicle Crash | ||||||
01 | [] Toxic Spikes | ||||||
01 | [] Spikes | ||||||
01 | [] Leer | ||||||
01 | [] Whirlpool | ||||||
01 | [] Supersonic | ||||||
01 | [] Aurora Beam | ||||||
01 | [] Protect | ||||||
01 | [] Razor Shell | ||||||
01 | [] Iron Defense | ||||||
01 | [] Ice Beam | ||||||
01 | [] Shell Smash | ||||||
01 | [] Hydro Pump | ||||||
01 | [] Tackle | ||||||
01 | [] Water Gun | ||||||
01 | [] Withdraw | ||||||
01 | [] Ice Shard |
TM Moves Cloyster can learn
TM | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TM07 | Pin Missile | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 95 | 20 | Hits 2-5 times in one turn. |
TM08 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | User must recharge next turn. |
TM09 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | User must recharge next turn. |
TM16 | Screech | ![]() | Status | — | 85 | 40 | Sharply lowers opponent's Defense. |
TM17 | Light Screen | ![]() | Status | — | — | 30 | Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns. |
TM20 | Self-Destruct | ![]() | Physical | 200 | 100 | 5 | User faints. |
TM21 | Rest | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. |
TM24 | Snore | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching. |
TM25 | Protect | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM27 | Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 82.5 | 95 | 15 | Lowers opponent's Speed. |
TM31 | Attract | ![]() | Status | — | 100 | 15 | If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack. |
TM33 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | — | — | 5 | Makes it rain for 5 turns. |
TM35 | Hail | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns. |
TM36 | Whirlpool | ![]() | Special | 52.5 | 85 | 15 | Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns. |
TM39 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. |
TM40 | Swift | ![]() | Special | 60 | — | 20 | Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. |
TM45 | Dive | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | Dives underwater on first turn, attacks on second turn. |
TM46 | Weather Ball | ![]() | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | Move's power and type changes with the weather. |
TM51 | Icicle Spear | ![]() | Physical | 37.5 | 100 | 30 | Hits 2-5 times in one turn. |
TM53 | Mud Shot | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Lowers opponent's Speed. |
TM54 | Rock Blast | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 90 | 10 | Hits 2-5 times in one turn. |
TM55 | Brine | ![]() | Special | 97.5 | 100 | 10 | Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%. |
TM57 | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | Power doubles if the user was attacked first. |
TM64 | Avalanche | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | Power doubles if user took damage first. |
TM76 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn. |
TM83 | Razor Shell | ![]() | Physical | 112.5 | 95 | 10 | May lower opponent's Defense. |
TM96 | Smart Strike | ![]() | Physical | 70 | — | 10 | The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses. |
Cloyster TR Moves
TR | Move | Type | Class | Pow | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TR03 | Hydro Pump | ![]() | Special | 165 | 80 | 5 | |
TR04 | Surf | ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 15 | Hits all adjacent Pokémon. |
TR05 | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 135 | 100 | 10 | May freeze opponent. |
TR06 | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 165 | 70 | 5 | May freeze opponent. |
TR19 | Tri Attack | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | May paralyze, burn or freeze opponent. |
TR20 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits. |
TR23 | Spikes | ![]() | Status | — | — | 20 | Hurts opponents when they switch into battle. |
TR26 | Endure | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TR27 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | — | — | 10 | User performs one of its own moves while sleeping. |
TR46 | Iron Defense | ![]() | Status | — | — | 15 | Sharply raises user's Defense. |
TR54 | Toxic Spikes | ![]() | Status | — | — | 20 | Poisons opponents when they switch into battle. |
TR57 | Poison Jab | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | May poison the opponent. |
TR98 | Liquidation | ![]() | Physical | 127.5 | 100 | 10 | The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
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