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.
It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.
Type-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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
Jolteon can KO Clamperl with Thunderbolt (298-351%). Toedscool's Giga Drain hits Clamperl for 77-91%. Kartana deals 50-59% with Knock Off.
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Clamperl View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x298-351%KO Volt Switch 2x233-274%KO Shadow Ball89-104%KO | ||
 Toedscool GroundGrass | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMyceliummight ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Clamperl View Toedscool builds →Rapid Spin9-11% Knock Off11-14% Giga Drain 2x77-91% | ||
 Kartana GrassSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Clamperl View Kartana builds →Knock Off50-59% | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Clamperl View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x141-166%KO Shadow Ball81-95% Thunderbolt 2x181-213%KO | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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
Clamperl best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Hidden Power Electric
Special Tank Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Shell Smash
- Hidden Power Fire
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Surf
- Scald
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Shell Smash
- Hidden Power Fire
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Surf
- Scald
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Scald
- Barrier
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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 to Catch Clamperl in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 to Catch Clamperl in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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 to Catch Clamperl in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
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 does the job early-game if you need a Water type on your team. Evolve it into Huntail before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Clamperl is catchable across 13 games. Debuted in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl and most recently available in Ruby & Sapphire and FireRed & LeafGreen.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves