Stats & Training
Defense leads and Sp. Def gets almost nothing. That's Cloyster's stat line in a nutshell. 3 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Defense EVs.
It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes.
It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes.
Cloyster Weakness
Cloyster's Water/Ice typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric, Grass, Fighting, and Rock. Cloyster's physical bulk (base 180 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass, Fighting, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Ice |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cloyster View Snivy builds →Energy Ball 2x83-100%KO Vine Whip 2x24-29% | ||
 Sunkern Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cloyster View Sunkern builds →Energy Ball 2x71-86% Mega Drain 2x36-43% Absorb 2x24-29% | ||
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Cloyster View Magnemite builds →Thunder Shock 2x67-79% | ||
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
 Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cloyster View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x125-147%KO Mega Drain 2x57-68% | ||
 Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cloyster View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 2x158-187%KO Mega Drain 2x72-85% | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cloyster View Sewaddle builds →Energy Ball 2x81-96% Razor Leaf 2x23-28% | ||
Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cloyster View Snivy builds →Energy Ball 2x85-102%KO Leaf Tornado 2x62-74% Vine Whip 2x19-23% | ||
Sunkern Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cloyster View Sunkern builds →Energy Ball 2x72-85% Razor Leaf 2x19-23% Mega Drain 2x32-40% Absorb 2x19-23% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cloyster View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x122-144%KO Mega Drain 2x57-68% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cloyster View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 2x165-194%KO Mega Drain 2x73-87% | ||
 Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cloyster View Maractus builds →Energy Ball 2x157-186%KO Giga Drain 2x132-156%KO Needle Arm 2x32-38% Mega Drain 2x73-87% | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cloyster View Sewaddle builds →Energy Ball 2x80-95% Razor Leaf 2x22-27% | ||
Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cloyster View Snivy builds →Leaf Blade 2x32-38% Energy Ball 2x86-103%KO Leaf Tornado 2x65-76% Vine Whip 2x19-23% | ||
 Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cloyster View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 2x174-205%KO Magical Leaf 2x118-140%KO Mega Drain 2x81-95% | ||
 Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cloyster View Leavanny builds →Energy Ball 2x109-130%KO Razor Leaf 2x34-41% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cloyster View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x118-140%KO Mega Drain 2x55-65% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cloyster View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 2x156-184%KO Mega Drain 2x72-85% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cloyster View Maractus builds →Energy Ball 2x153-181%KO Giga Drain 2x127-150%KO Needle Arm 2x32-38% Mega Drain 2x69-82% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cloyster View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 2x175-207%KO Magical Leaf 2x117-138%KO Mega Drain 2x79-93% | ||
 Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cloyster View Ferroseed builds →Energy Ball 2x56-66% Rock Smash 2x10-12% Rollout 2x8-10% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cloyster View Leavanny builds →Leaf Blade 2x51-60% Energy Ball 2x109-129%KO Razor Leaf 2x33-39% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cloyster View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x119-141%KO Mega Drain 2x56-66% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cloyster View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 2x158-186%KO Mega Drain 2x71-84% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cloyster View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 2x180-213%KO Magical Leaf 2x121-143%KO Mega Drain 2x83-98% | ||
Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cloyster View Ferroseed builds →Energy Ball 2x57-68% Rock Smash 2x9-12% Rollout 2x8-10% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cloyster View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x47-55% Energy Ball 2x138-163%KO Giga Drain 2x117-138%KO Magical Leaf 2x93-110%KO | ||
 Tangrowth Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cloyster View Tangrowth builds →Energy Ball 2x163-193%KO Giga Drain 2x136-160%KO Rock Slide 2x28-33% Brick Break 2x28-33% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cloyster View Leavanny builds →Leaf Blade 2x53-63% Energy Ball 2x114-135%KO Razor Leaf 2x33-40% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cloyster View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 2x183-216%KO Magical Leaf 2x122-144%KO Mega Drain 2x83-98% | ||
Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cloyster View Ferroseed builds →Energy Ball 2x57-67% Rock Smash 2x10-13% Rollout 2x8-10% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cloyster View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x46-55% Energy Ball 2x140-166%KO Giga Drain 2x116-137%KO Magical Leaf 2x94-110%KO | ||
Tangrowth Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cloyster View Tangrowth builds →Energy Ball 2x165-194%KO Giga Drain 2x138-163%KO Rock Slide 2x28-34% Brick Break 2x28-34% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Cloyster View Leavanny builds →Leaf Storm 2x165-194%KO Leaf Blade 2x53-62% Energy Ball 2x114-134%KO Razor Leaf 2x32-38% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Terrakion can KO Cloyster with Close Combat (97-115%). Conkeldurr's Drain Punch hits Cloyster for 72-85%. Magnezone's Thunderbolt also KOs at 251-296%.
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cloyster View Terrakion builds →Close Combat 2x97-115%KO Stone Edge 2x81-96% | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cloyster View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x72-85% Mach Punch 2x39-46% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Cloyster View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt 2x251-296%KO Flash Cannon112-132%KO Volt Switch 2x195-230%KO | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cloyster View Breloom builds →Mach Punch 2x48-56% Bullet Seed 2x30-35% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Getting Cloyster requires an evolution item, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Shellder. Breed this form to get Shellder eggs (average hatch time). Defense grew the most through evolution (+80 over Shellder), and Cloyster peaks at 525 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Cloyster to get Shellder eggs easily using 25 partners from the Water3 egg group. Notable egg moves include Aqua Ring, Avalanche, Barrier and 9 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Cloyster Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 5.
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Moves
You'll want to breed for Aqua Ring and Avalanche on Cloyster. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Blizzard and Hydro Pump, they expand what Cloyster can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Cloyster in Black 2 & White 2
moderate rates is the best you'll get on Cloyster in endgame fishing spots. Use the sort toggle below. Best shows where the odds peak, Earliest shows where you can access it soonest in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Cloyster in Black 2 & White 2
Shellder is your first catch on the way to Cloyster. You'll find fishing encounters from Lv. 40-70 across 24 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ShellderUndella TownBlack 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 City40%LateAnyShaking spotUndella TownBlack 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 City40%LateAnyUndella TownWhite 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 City40%LateAnyShaking spotUndella TownWhite 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 City40%LateAnyHumilau CityBlack 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 CityCommonLateAnyShaking spotHumilau CityBlack 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 CityCommonLateAnyHumilau CityWhite 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 CityCommonLateAnyShaking spotHumilau CityWhite 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 CityCommonLateAnyRoute 13White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 RouteCommonLateAnyShaking spotRoute 13White 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 RouteCommonLateAnyRoute 13Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 RouteCommonLateAnyShaking spotRoute 13Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 RouteCommonLateAnySeaside Cave - 1FBlack 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 CaveCommonLateAnyShaking spotSeaside Cave - 1FBlack 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 CaveCommonLateAnySeaside Cave - 1FWhite 2Super Rod Lv.40-70 CaveCommonLateAnyShaking spotSeaside Cave - 1FWhite 2Super Rod Lv.40-60 CaveCommonLateAny
Step 2Cloyster ✓Humilau CityBlack 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 CityRarePostAnyShaking spotHumilau CityWhite 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 CityRarePostAnyShaking spotRoute 13Black 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 RouteRarePostAnyShaking spotRoute 13White 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 RouteRarePostAnyShaking spotSeaside Cave - 1FWhite 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 CaveRarePostAnyShaking spotSeaside Cave - 1FBlack 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 CaveRarePostAnyShaking spotUndella TownWhite 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 CityRarePostAnyShaking spotUndella TownBlack 2Super Rod Lv.50-70 CityRarePostAnyShaking spotor evolve from Shellder (Step 1)
Cloyster Guide
For Black 2 & White 2, we rate Cloyster C-Tier: a niche pick in Black 2 & White 2's meta. At 525 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. Base 180 Defense stands out.
Shell Armor protects against critical hits. That's the one you want on Cloyster. Overcoat is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Skill Link works too if your team needs something different.
Base 70 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Cloyster is a mixed attacker with base 95 Attack and 85 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
For Black 2 & White 2, Cloyster has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Electric, Grass, and Fighting-type attackers hit hardest.
Game Availability
One of the original 151, Cloyster has appeared in 20 games — most mainline games. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
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 6XY
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