As a Water-type, Clawitzer fills a straightforward role. Only weak to Electric and Grass. Known as the Howitzer Pokémon. Known as the Howitzer Pokemon. The stat spread leans into special offense.
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.
After using the feelers on its oversized claw to detect the location of prey, Clawitzer launches a cannonball of water at its target.
Clawitzer’s right arm is a cannon that launches projectiles made of seawater. Shots from a Clawitzer’s cannon arm can sink a tanker.
Clawitzer Weakness
GoodElectric and Grass-type 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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Clawitzer to get Clauncher eggs easily using 74 partners from the Water1 and Water3 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aqua Tail, Bubble Beam, Entrainment.
Waterpulse is the safe click most turns. Choice Specs locks Clawitzer into it but rewards with boosted special damage with move lock. Timid nature and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs maximize that first hit. Megalauncher helps on the margins.
Best Build
Best Clawitzer Moveset
- Water Pulse
- Aura Sphere
- Dragon Pulse
- Dark Pulse
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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.
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on waterLv.40-455%LateWaterSandstormHARDHoneycalm SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-455%LateWaterRainingHARDHoneycalm SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-455%LateWaterHeavy FogHARDInsular SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-455%LateWaterRainingHARDInsular SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-455%LateWaterHeavy FogHARDInsular SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-455%LateWaterOvercastHARDInsular SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-455%LateWaterNormal WeatherHARDInsular SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-455%LateWaterSnowstormHARDInsular SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-455%LateWaterThunderstormHARDInsular SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-455%LateWaterIntense SunHARDInsular SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-455%LateWaterSnowingHARDInsular SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-455%LateWaterSandstormHARDStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-455%LateWaterSnowingHARDStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-455%LateWaterSandstormHARDStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-455%LateWaterRainingHARDStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-455%LateWaterHeavy FogHARDStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-455%LateWaterOvercastHARDStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-455%LateWaterNormal WeatherHARDStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-455%LateWaterSnowstormHARDStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-455%LateWaterThunderstormHARDStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-455%LateWaterIntense SunHARDWorkout SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-455%LateWaterIntense SunHARDWorkout SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-455%LateWaterSnowingHARDWorkout SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-455%LateWaterSandstormHARDWorkout SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-455%LateWaterRainingHARDWorkout SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-455%LateWaterHeavy FogHARDWorkout SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-455%LateWaterOvercastHARDWorkout SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-455%LateWaterNormal WeatherHARDWorkout SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-455%LateWaterSnowstormHARDWorkout SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-455%LateWaterThunderstorm- Step 2Clawitzer ✓LEGENDARYHoneycalm IslandSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterNormal WeatherLEGENDARYHoneycalm IslandSurfing on 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waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSandstormLEGENDARYHoneycalm SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterRainingLEGENDARYHoneycalm SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterHeavy FogLEGENDARYInsular SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterRainingLEGENDARYInsular SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterHeavy FogLEGENDARYInsular SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterOvercastLEGENDARYInsular SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterNormal WeatherLEGENDARYInsular SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSnowstormLEGENDARYInsular SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterThunderstormLEGENDARYInsular SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterIntense SunLEGENDARYInsular SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSnowingLEGENDARYInsular SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSandstormLEGENDARYStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSnowingLEGENDARYStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSandstormLEGENDARYStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterRainingLEGENDARYStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterHeavy FogLEGENDARYStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterOvercastLEGENDARYStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterNormal WeatherLEGENDARYStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSnowstormLEGENDARYStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterThunderstormLEGENDARYStepping-Stone SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterIntense SunLEGENDARYWorkout SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterIntense SunLEGENDARYWorkout SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSnowingLEGENDARYWorkout SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSandstormLEGENDARYWorkout SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterRainingLEGENDARYWorkout SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterHeavy FogLEGENDARYWorkout SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterOvercastLEGENDARYWorkout SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterNormal WeatherLEGENDARYWorkout SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterSnowstormLEGENDARYWorkout SeaSurfing on waterLv.40-451%LateWaterThunderstormor evolve from Clauncher (Step 1)
Clawitzer has a 500 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. It works best as a wallbreaker. Base 120 Sp. Atk is where it shines.
Clauncher evolves into Clawitzer at level 37. Clawitzer is the fully evolved form. At 500 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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.
Clawitzer appears in 7 games, including X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Introduced in X & Y, Clawitzer has appeared in 7 games across 4 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- 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