Unaware ignores the opponent's stat boosts, letting Clodsire hit way above its stat class. Poison/Ground typing helps — Electric moves can't touch it, which offsets the 4 weaknesses somewhat. Part of the Gen 9 roster. It moves last in almost every matchup — perfect for Trick Room.
The stat line revolves around HP. Percentage recovery gets extra mileage here. Sp. Def backs it up, though Speed doesn't pull its weight. Worth 2 HP EVs on a medium-fast 1M XP curve to max out.
When attacked, this Pokémon will retaliate by sticking thick spines out from its body. It’s a risky move that puts everything on the line.
It lives at the bottom of ponds and swamps. It will carry Wooper on its back and ferry them across water from one shore to the other.
Clodsire Weakness
AvgClodsire is weak to Water, Ice, Ground, and Psychic-type moves. On the flip side, it's immune to Electric-type moves entirely. The Poison/Ground typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. Water Absorb grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Clodsire's special bulk (base 100 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
Clodsire is what Wooper becomes. Breed it for Wooper eggs (average hatch time). A massive partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Wooper pushed Clodsire to 430 total stats. HP saw the largest single gain at +75.
How to Evolve
Breed with Clodsire to get Wooper eggs easily using 195 partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Acid Spray, After You, Ancient Power and 9 more.
Clodsire's job is getting Stealth Rock up and staying on the field. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, Waterabsorb helps it stick around, and max HP and Sp. Def EVs prioritize longevity. Recover keeps it healthy between hits.
Best Build
Best Clodsire Moveset
- Recover
- Earthquake
- Toxic
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Egg moves make a real difference. Clodsire gets Acid Spray and After You exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 8 types rounds out the picture alongside Gunk Shot and Earthquake.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
A solid number of locations for Clodsire with decent spawn rates across mid-game 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 Clodsire in Scarlet & Violet
To get Clodsire, start by catching Wooper through walking encounters at Lv. 5-47. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch WooperEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Five) - SwampVioletOverworldLv.5-2448%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Five) - SwampScarletOverworldLv.5-2448%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.5-2436%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.5-2436%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.5-2436%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.5-2436%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.5-2436%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.5-2436%EarlyRouteEASYCasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworldLv.22-4715%MidWaterEASYCasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworldLv.22-4715%MidWaterEASYEast Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.22-4715%MidRouteEASYEast Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.22-4715%MidRouteEASYGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.22-4715%MidCaveEASYGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.22-4715%MidCaveEASYNorth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.22-4715%MidRouteEASYNorth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.22-4715%MidRouteEASYNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.22-4715%MidRouteEASYNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.22-4715%MidRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Six) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.22-4715%MidRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Six) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.22-4715%MidRouteEASYTagtree Thicket - LakeVioletOverworldLv.22-4715%MidForestEASYTagtree Thicket - LakeScarletOverworldLv.22-4715%MidForestEASYWest Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.22-4715%MidRouteEASYWest Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.22-4715%MidRoute
Step 2Clodsire ✓EASYSouth Province (Area Five) - SwampVioletOverworldLv.22-4720%MidRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Five) - SwampScarletOverworldLv.22-4720%MidRouteEASYCasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworldLv.22-4715%MidWaterEASYCasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworldLv.22-4715%MidWaterEASYEast Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.22-4715%MidRouteEASYEast Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.22-4715%MidRouteEASYGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.22-4715%MidCaveEASYGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.22-4715%MidCaveEASYNorth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.22-4715%MidRouteEASYNorth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.22-4715%MidRouteEASYNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.22-4715%MidRouteEASYNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.22-4715%MidRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.22-4715%MidRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.22-4715%MidRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.22-4715%MidRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.22-4715%MidRouteEASYSouth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.22-4715%MidRouteEASYSouth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.22-4715%MidRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Six) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.22-4715%MidRouteEASYSouth Province (Area Six) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.22-4715%MidRouteEASYTagtree Thicket - LakeVioletOverworldLv.22-4715%MidForestEASYTagtree Thicket - LakeScarletOverworldLv.22-4715%MidForestEASYWest Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.22-4715%MidRouteEASYWest Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.22-4715%MidRouteor evolve from Wooper (Step 1)
Clodsire looks average on paper at 430 BST. But Unaware is why it sees play — build around that and it pulls its weight. B-Tier wall on our tier list.
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Clodsire gets Unaware, Poison Point, and Water Absorb. But Unaware is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. Unaware synergizes with Clodsire's base 100 Sp.Def, letting it soak special attacks as a pivot.
Clodsire is a physical attacker with base 75 Attack. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 20 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the wall role.
Clodsire can be found in Scarlet & Violet.
Since Scarlet & Violet, Clodsire has been obtainable in 1 games. A Generation 9 debut means a shorter history, but Clodsire 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 VIXY
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 IXSVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A