Clauncher Best Moveset
Water at 58 Sp. Atk with AbilityMega Launcher boosting pulse and aura moves by 50%. The Sp. Atk is pre-evolution level. Evolve to Clawitzer for 120 Sp. Atk and the Mega Launcher-boosted special damage that functions.
Clauncher saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). This was Clauncher's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Megalauncher with Assault Vest, favoring a Brave nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Clauncher best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Tank Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Crabhammer
- Aqua Tail
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Clauncher saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Clauncher maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Megalauncher with Eviolite, favoring a Modest nature.
Special Tank Moveset
- Dragon Pulse
- Water Pulse
- Ice Beam
- Flash Cannon
Clauncher saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Clauncher maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Megalauncher with Choice Scarf, favoring a Hardy nature.
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Water Pulse
- Dragon Pulse
- Aura Sphere
- Terrain Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Clauncher saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Clauncher maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Megalauncher with Choice Specs, favoring a Modest nature.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Dragon Pulse
- Dark Pulse
- Water Pulse
- Aura Sphere
Recommended Teammates
Clauncher Weakness
Clauncher is weak to Electric and Grass. The Water typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Clauncher's Water typing only leaves 2 gaps to cover.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
What is Clauncher Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Clauncher
Jolteon can KO Clauncher with Thunderbolt (236-278%). Venusaur threatens a KO with Giga Drain (161-189%).
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Clauncher View Jolteon builds →Volt Switch 2x184-217%KO Thunderbolt 2x236-278%KO Shadow Ball70-83% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureNaive Moves
Damage vs Clauncher View Venusaur builds →Giga Drain 2x161-189%KO Sludge Bomb96-113%KO | ||
Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
How to Get Clauncher
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.
Where To Catch Clauncher in SV
The path to Clauncher starts with Clauncher at Lv. 23-56 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Clauncher ✓Casseroya Lake - OceanLv.23-41OverworldVioletRate 36%East Paldean Sea - OceanLv.23-41OverworldVioletRate 36%East Province (Area One) - OceanLv.23-41OverworldVioletRate 36%East Province (Area Three) - OceanLv.23-41OverworldVioletRate 36%East Province (Area Two) - OceanLv.23-41OverworldVioletRate 36%Glaseado MountainLv.23-41OverworldVioletRate 36%North Paldean Sea - OceanLv.23-41OverworldVioletRate 36%North Province (Area One) - OceanLv.23-41OverworldVioletRate 36%North Province (Area Three) - OceanLv.23-41OverworldVioletRate 36%South Paldean Sea - OceanLv.23-41OverworldVioletRate 36%South Province (Area Five) - OceanLv.23-41OverworldVioletRate 36%South Province (Area Four) - OceanLv.23-41OverworldVioletRate 36%South Province (Area One) - OceanLv.23-41OverworldVioletRate 36%South Province (Area Six) - OceanLv.23-41OverworldVioletRate 36%West Paldean Sea - OceanLv.23-41OverworldVioletRate 36%West Province (Area One) - OceanLv.23-41OverworldVioletRate 36%West Province (Area Two) - OceanLv.23-41OverworldVioletRate 36%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into ClawitzerCasseroya Lake - OceanLv.37-56OverworldVioletRate 8%East Paldean Sea - OceanLv.37-56OverworldVioletRate 8%East Province (Area One) - OceanLv.37-56OverworldVioletRate 8%East Province (Area Three) - OceanLv.37-56OverworldVioletRate 8%East Province (Area Two) - OceanLv.37-56OverworldVioletRate 8%Glaseado MountainLv.37-56OverworldVioletRate 8%North Paldean Sea - OceanLv.37-56OverworldVioletRate 8%North Province (Area One) - OceanLv.37-56OverworldVioletRate 8%North Province (Area Three) - OceanLv.37-56OverworldVioletRate 8%South Paldean Sea - OceanLv.37-56OverworldVioletRate 8%South Province (Area Five) - OceanLv.37-56OverworldVioletRate 8%South Province (Area Four) - OceanLv.37-56OverworldVioletRate 8%South Province (Area One) - OceanLv.37-56OverworldVioletRate 8%South Province (Area Six) - OceanLv.37-56OverworldVioletRate 8%West Paldean Sea - OceanLv.37-56OverworldVioletRate 8%West Province (Area One) - OceanLv.37-56OverworldVioletRate 8%West Province (Area Two) - OceanLv.37-56OverworldVioletRate 8%or evolve from Clauncher (Step 1)
moderate rates for Clauncher across 1 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Clauncher in LZA
- Step 1Clauncher ✓Wild Zone 11Lv.30-31OverworldLegends: Z-A
- Step 2Catch or Evolve into ClawitzerWild Zone 11Lv.42-44OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Clauncher (Step 1)
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.
Where To Catch Clauncher in SwSh
Clauncher is your first catch on the way to Clauncher. You'll find surfing encounters from Lv. 40-45 across 90 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Clauncher ✓Honeycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%SnowstormHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%Heavy FogHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%SnowingHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%OvercastHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%SandstormHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%ThunderstormHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%Normal WeatherHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%RainingHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%Intense SunHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%RainingHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%Intense SunHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%SnowstormHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%Heavy FogHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%SnowingHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%OvercastHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%SandstormHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%ThunderstormHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%Normal WeatherInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%Normal WeatherInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%RainingInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%Intense SunInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%SnowstormInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%Heavy FogInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%SnowingInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%OvercastInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%SandstormInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%ThunderstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%OvercastStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%SandstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%ThunderstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%Normal WeatherStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%RainingStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%Intense SunStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%SnowstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%Heavy FogStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%SnowingWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%OvercastWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%SandstormWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%ThunderstormWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%Normal WeatherWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%RainingWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%Intense SunWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%SnowstormWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%Heavy FogWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 5%Snowing
Step 2Catch or Evolve into ClawitzerHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%SnowstormHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%Heavy FogHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%SnowingHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%OvercastHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%SandstormHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%ThunderstormHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%Normal WeatherHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%RainingHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%Intense SunHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%RainingHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%Intense SunHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%SnowstormHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%Heavy FogHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%SnowingHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%OvercastHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%SandstormHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%ThunderstormHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%Normal WeatherInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%Normal WeatherInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%RainingInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%Intense SunInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%SnowstormInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%Heavy FogInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%SnowingInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%OvercastInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%SandstormInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%ThunderstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%OvercastStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%SandstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%ThunderstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%Normal WeatherStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%RainingStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%Intense SunStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%SnowstormStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%Heavy FogStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%SnowingWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%OvercastWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%SandstormWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%ThunderstormWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%Normal WeatherWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%RainingWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%Intense SunWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%SnowstormWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%Heavy FogWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterSwordRate 1%Snowingor evolve from Clauncher (Step 1)
Clauncher doesn't appear wild. Catch Clauncher instead, it shows up in the wild. Evolve it at level 37 to get Clauncher. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Clauncher in USUM
Step 1Clauncher ✓
Step 2Catch or Evolve into ClawitzerPoni Breaker CoastLv.41-44Surfing on waterUltra SunRate 20%Shaking spotor evolve from Clauncher (Step 1)
Base Stats
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 Guide
For a casual playthrough, Clauncher works as a placeholder. Water coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Clawitzer. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves