Stats & Training
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.
Clawitzer Weakness
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 |
 Rillaboom Grass | S | |
Grass is super effective against ClawitzerView Rillaboom → | ||
 Raging Bolt ElectricDragon | S | |
Electric is super effective against ClawitzerView Raging Bolt → | ||
 Raikou Electric | A | |
Electric is super effective against ClawitzerView Raikou → | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Grass is super effective against ClawitzerView Breloom → | ||
In Legends: Z-A, 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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Legends: Z-A Evolution
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
Legends: Z-A Clawitzer Best Moveset
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
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
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Clawitzer in Legends: Z-A
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 ClauncherAlso found in:
Step 2Clawitzer ✓
Clawitzer Guide
In Legends: Z-A, Clawitzer has a 500 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid option in Legends: Z-A for the right team. It works best as a wallbreaker. Waterpulse with Choice Specs is the standard set.
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.
In Legends: Z-A, 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.
In Legends: Z-A, 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.
Game Availability
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.
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- 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