Clawitzer's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Atk leads, Speed trails, 3 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 2 Sp. Atk EVs, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Clawitzer can move through the water at a speed of 60 knots by using gas inside its body to expel water from the back of its claw.
The cannonballs of seawater that Clawitzer launches from its claw are powerful enough to punch through tanker hulls.
Electric and Grass moves hit Clawitzer for super-effective damage. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. With 71 HP and balanced defenses, Clawitzer can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
Sandslash's Earthquake hits Clawitzer for 35-41%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandrush ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Clawitzer View Sandslash builds →Rapid Spin12-14% Earthquake35-41% Knock Off15-18% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemCharcoal NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Clawitzer View Torkoal builds →Eruption32-38% Heat Wave20-24% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Clawitzer View Weezing builds →Sludge Bomb27-32% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Clawitzer View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake38-45% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityEartheater ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Orthworm builds →
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Clawitzer is the evolved form of Clauncher. Breeding produces Clauncher eggs, and they're quick to hatch. Evolving from Clauncher gave Clawitzer the biggest boost in Sp.Atk (+62), bringing the total to 500 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Clawitzer to get Clauncher eggs easily using 114 partners from the Water1 and Water3 egg groups.
Waterpulse is the safe click most turns. Choice Specs locks Clawitzer into it but rewards with boosted special damage with move lock. Modest nature and max HP and Sp. Atk EVs maximize that first hit. Megalauncher helps on the margins.
Best Build
Clawitzer best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Water Pulse
- Dragon Pulse
- Aura Sphere
- Dark Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Water Pulse
- Dark Pulse
- Aura Sphere
- Dragon Pulse
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Water Pulse
- Dark Pulse
- Dragon Pulse
- Aura Sphere
Recommended Teammates
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Aura Sphere
- Dark Pulse
- Water Pulse
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Water Pulse
- Dragon Pulse
- Aura Sphere
- Dark Pulse
Doubles Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Water Pulse
- Dark Pulse
- Aura Sphere
- Dragon Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Water Pulse
- Dark Pulse
- Dragon Pulse
- Aura Sphere
Recommended Teammates
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Aura Sphere
- Dark Pulse
- Water Pulse
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Water Pulse
- Aura Sphere
- Dragon Pulse
- Dark Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Aura Sphere
- Dark Pulse
- Dragon Pulse
- Water Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Water Pulse
- Aura Sphere
- Dark Pulse
- Heal Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Water Pulse
- Aura Sphere
- Aqua Jet
- Sludge Wave
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Need something that threatens multiple types? Clawitzer's movepool delivers. Coverage across 12 types plus STAB from Hydro Pump and Crabhammer gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Need something that threatens multiple types? Clawitzer's movepool delivers. Coverage across 12 types plus STAB from Hydro Pump and Muddy Water gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Need something that threatens multiple types? Clawitzer's movepool delivers. Coverage across 11 types plus STAB from Crabhammer and Muddy Water gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Need something that threatens multiple types? Clawitzer's movepool delivers. Coverage across 11 types plus STAB from Crabhammer and Muddy Water gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
17 encounter spots for Clawitzer at moderate rates starting from late-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Clawitzer in Scarlet & Violet
To get Clawitzer, start by catching Clauncher through walking encounters at Lv. 23-56. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ClauncherCasseroya Lake - OceanOverworld Lv.23-41 Water36%MidEast Paldean Sea - OceanOverworld Lv.23-41 Water36%MidEast Province (Area One) - OceanOverworld Lv.23-41 Route36%MidEast Province (Area Three) - OceanOverworld Lv.23-41 Route36%MidEast Province (Area Two) - OceanOverworld Lv.23-41 Route36%MidGlaseado MountainOverworld Lv.23-41 Cave36%MidNorth Paldean Sea - OceanOverworld Lv.23-41 Water36%MidNorth Province (Area One) - OceanOverworld Lv.23-41 Route36%MidNorth Province (Area Three) - OceanOverworld Lv.23-41 Route36%MidSouth Paldean Sea - OceanOverworld Lv.23-41 Water36%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - OceanOverworld Lv.23-41 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - OceanOverworld Lv.23-41 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area One) - OceanOverworld Lv.23-41 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - OceanOverworld Lv.23-41 Route36%MidWest Paldean Sea - OceanOverworld Lv.23-41 Water36%MidWest Province (Area One) - OceanOverworld Lv.23-41 Route36%MidWest Province (Area Two) - OceanOverworld Lv.23-41 Route36%Mid
Step 2Clawitzer ✓Casseroya Lake - OceanOverworld Lv.37-56 Water8%LateEast Paldean Sea - OceanOverworld Lv.37-56 Water8%LateEast Province (Area One) - OceanOverworld Lv.37-56 Route8%LateEast Province (Area Three) - OceanOverworld Lv.37-56 Route8%LateEast Province (Area Two) - OceanOverworld Lv.37-56 Route8%LateGlaseado MountainOverworld Lv.37-56 Cave8%LateNorth Paldean Sea - OceanOverworld Lv.37-56 Water8%LateNorth Province (Area One) - OceanOverworld Lv.37-56 Route8%LateNorth Province (Area Three) - OceanOverworld Lv.37-56 Route8%LateSouth Paldean Sea - OceanOverworld Lv.37-56 Water8%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - OceanOverworld Lv.37-56 Route8%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - OceanOverworld Lv.37-56 Route8%LateSouth Province (Area One) - OceanOverworld Lv.37-56 Route8%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - OceanOverworld Lv.37-56 Route8%LateWest Paldean Sea - OceanOverworld Lv.37-56 Water8%LateWest Province (Area One) - OceanOverworld Lv.37-56 Route8%LateWest Province (Area Two) - OceanOverworld Lv.37-56 Route8%Lateor evolve from Clauncher (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Clawitzer in Legends: Z-A. Bring Clauncher over from X, Alpha Sapphire, or Sword, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Clawitzer in Legends: Z-A
- Step 1Obtain Clauncher
Also found in:
- Step 2Clawitzer ✓
low spawn rates across 45 encounter spots for Clawitzer. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Where To Catch Clawitzer in Sword & Shield
The path to Clawitzer starts with Clauncher at Lv. 40-45 via surfing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ClauncherHoneycalm IslandSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateNormal WeatherHoneycalm IslandSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateSnowstormHoneycalm IslandSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateThunderstormHoneycalm IslandSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateIntense SunHoneycalm IslandSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateSnowingHoneycalm IslandSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateSandstormHoneycalm IslandSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateRainingHoneycalm IslandSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateHeavy FogHoneycalm IslandSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateOvercastHoneycalm SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateOvercastHoneycalm SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateNormal WeatherHoneycalm SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateSnowstormHoneycalm SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateThunderstormHoneycalm SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateIntense SunHoneycalm SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateSnowingHoneycalm SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateSandstormHoneycalm SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateRainingHoneycalm SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateHeavy FogInsular SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateRainingInsular SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateHeavy FogInsular SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateOvercastInsular SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateNormal WeatherInsular SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateSnowstormInsular SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateThunderstormInsular SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateIntense SunInsular SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateSnowingInsular SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateSandstormStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateSnowingStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateSandstormStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateRainingStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateHeavy FogStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateOvercastStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateNormal WeatherStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateSnowstormStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateThunderstormStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateIntense SunWorkout SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateIntense SunWorkout SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateSnowingWorkout SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateSandstormWorkout SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateRainingWorkout SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateHeavy FogWorkout SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateOvercastWorkout SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateNormal WeatherWorkout SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateSnowstormWorkout SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water5%LateThunderstorm
Step 2Clawitzer ✓Honeycalm IslandSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateNormal WeatherHoneycalm IslandSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateSnowstormHoneycalm IslandSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateThunderstormHoneycalm IslandSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateIntense SunHoneycalm IslandSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateSnowingHoneycalm IslandSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateSandstormHoneycalm IslandSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateRainingHoneycalm IslandSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateHeavy FogHoneycalm IslandSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateOvercastHoneycalm SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateOvercastHoneycalm SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateNormal WeatherHoneycalm SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateSnowstormHoneycalm SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateThunderstormHoneycalm SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateIntense SunHoneycalm SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateSnowingHoneycalm SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateSandstormHoneycalm SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateRainingHoneycalm SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateHeavy FogInsular SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateRainingInsular SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateHeavy FogInsular SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateOvercastInsular SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateNormal WeatherInsular SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateSnowstormInsular SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateThunderstormInsular SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateIntense SunInsular SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateSnowingInsular SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateSandstormStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateSnowingStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateSandstormStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateRainingStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateHeavy FogStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateOvercastStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateNormal WeatherStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateSnowstormStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateThunderstormStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateIntense SunWorkout SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateIntense SunWorkout SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateSnowingWorkout SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateSandstormWorkout SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateRainingWorkout SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateHeavy FogWorkout SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateOvercastWorkout SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateNormal WeatherWorkout SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateSnowstormWorkout SeaSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water1%LateThunderstormor evolve from Clauncher (Step 1)
A few locations for Clawitzer with decent spawn rates across late-game water routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Clawitzer in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Obtain Clauncher
Step 2Clawitzer ✓Poni Breaker CoastSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water20%LateShaking spotor evolve from Clauncher (Step 1)
Clawitzer has a 500 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid choice for the right team. It works best as a wallbreaker. Base 120 Sp. Atk is where it shines.
Mega Launcher strengthens aura and pulse moves to 1.5× their power. That's the one you want on Clawitzer. It's the only ability Clawitzer has.
Clawitzer fills the wallbreaker role. It's a special attacker with base 120 Sp. Atk. At base 59 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Run Waterpulse, Dragon Pulse, Aura Sphere, and Dark Pulse on Clawitzer. Waterpulse is the most common pick at 23% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Introduced in X & Y, Clawitzer has appeared in 7 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
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 6XYDebut
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