Clauncher is technically a pre-evolution of Clawitzer, but it holds its own in formats where Eviolite is allowed. Only weak to Electric and Grass. Known as the Water Gun Pokemon. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets.
You won't find a real weakness in Clauncher's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Water Gun Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 1 Sp. Atk EV, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
This Pokémon launches water by detonating gas inside its right claw. It snipes flying Pokémon.
Clauncher’s claws will regrow if they fall off. The meat inside the claws is edible, but it has a distinct flavor that doesn’t appeal to all tastes.
Clauncher Weakness
GoodClauncher is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves. The Water typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Clauncher's Water typing only leaves 2 gaps to cover.
Clauncher is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Clawitzer. Check the evolution method below. A massive partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are quick to hatch. Evolving adds up to 170 stat points total.
How to Evolve
Breed Clauncher easily with 114 breeding partners from the Water1 and Water3 egg groups.
Prediction matters here. Choice Specs means Clauncher can't change moves after clicking, but the payoff is boosted special damage with move lock. Flexible EVs EVs with Megalauncher back that up. The remaining moves prevents free switches.
Best Build
Best Clauncher Moveset
- Dark Pulse
- Dragon Pulse
- Water Pulse
- Aura Sphere
Recommended Teammates
Muddy Water and Crabhammer bring the raw damage. But Clauncher also picks up coverage across 11 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The level-up pool tells the story here. Clauncher learns Hydro Pump and Blizzard naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Coverage across 10 types extends the reach beyond that.
Egg moves make a real difference. Clauncher gets Aqua Tail and Bubble Beam exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 9 types rounds out the picture alongside Crabhammer and Muddy Water.
Egg moves make a real difference. Clauncher gets Aqua Jet and Crabhammer exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 8 types rounds out the picture alongside Crabhammer and Muddy Water.
high spawn rates across 17 locations for Clauncher in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Best Locations
Clauncher won't take long. 17 walking spots from Lv. 23-41 with solid rates across most of them. The top locations at each game stage are listed first.
Clauncher can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Bring it over from X, Alpha Sapphire, or Sword instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
moderate rates is the best you'll get on Clauncher in late-game water routes. Use the sort toggle below. Best shows where the odds peak, Earliest shows where you can access it soonest in your playthrough.
Best Locations
Clauncher isn't a quick catch. 45 surfing encounters from Lv. 40-45 with slim rates across the board. Commit to one spot instead of jumping between areas.
Clauncher can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring it over from X, Alpha Sapphire, or Sword instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
At 330 BST, Clauncher is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Clawitzer before bringing it to any serious fight.
Clauncher evolves into Clawitzer at level 37. Clauncher is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Mega Launcher is the go-to ability for Clauncher. It strengthens aura and pulse moves to 1.5× their power. It's Clauncher's only ability.
Clauncher is leaning toward the special side (base 58 Sp. Atk). But the speed tells the real story — base 44 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
Clauncher appears in 7 games, including X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Since X & Y, Clauncher has been obtainable in 7 games. A Generation 6 debut means a shorter history, but Clauncher has appeared steadily across every generation since.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
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 VIXYDebut
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