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.
They knock down flying prey by firing compressed water from their massive claws like shooting a pistol.
Through controlled explosions of internal gas, it can expel water like a pistol shot. At close distances, it can shatter rock.
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. No compatible partners 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 from the Water1 and Water3 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Aqua Jet, Crabhammer, Endure and 2 more to offspring.
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 6.
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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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Clauncher appears at high spawn rates across 5 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations
Walking encounters at Lv. 25+ across 5 spots for Clauncher. Sorted by progression so you can see what's reachable at your current point in the game.
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