clamperl

Clamperl is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Water

Abilities:

• Shell Armor: Protects Clamperl from critical hits.
• Rattled (Hidden Ability): Boosts Speed when hit by a Bug-, Ghost-, or Dark-type move.

Physical Characteristics:

• Clamperl resembles a soft-bodied organism encased in a sturdy, blue shell with a pearl-like object in the center.
• The shell is adorned with a series of ridges and four spiky protrusions, giving it a defensive appearance.
• It has a pair of small, beady eyes that peer out from its shell.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Clamperl is typically found in the deep sea, hiding within its shell on the ocean floor.
• It uses the shell for protection against predators and can clamp it shut tightly to avoid threats.
• Clamperl is known for its valuable pearls, which are highly sought after in the Pokémon world.

In Battle:

• Clamperl is known for its high Defense and Special Attack stats, making it a powerful yet durable special attacker.
• Signature moves include Water Pulse and Ice Beam, allowing it to exploit its Special Attack.
• It is effective against Ground, Rock, and Fire types but weak against Electric and Grass types.

Evolution:

• Clamperl can evolve into one of two Pokémon: Huntail or Gorebyss.
• It evolves into Huntail when traded while holding a Deep Sea Tooth.
• It evolves into Gorebyss when traded while holding a Deep Sea Scale.

Interesting Facts:

• The pearls created by Clamperl are considered a sign of trust and are often used in jewelry.
• Its evolutionary line is unique in that it has two distinct evolutions based on trade items.
• Clamperl's name is derived from "clam" and "pearl," reflecting its appearance and habitat.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Ruby: CLAMPERL’s sturdy shell is not only good for protection - it is also used for clamping and catching prey.A fully grown CLAMPERL’s shell will be scored with nicks and scratches all over.
• Sapphire: CLAMPERL grows while being protected by its rock-hard shell. When its body becomes too large to fit inside theshell, it is sure evidence that this Pokémon is getting close to evolution.
• Emerald: A CLAMPERL slams its shell closed on prey to prevent escape. The pearl it creates upon evolution is said to be infused with a mysterious energy.
• Firered: It is protected by a sturdy shell. Once in a lifetime, it makes a magnificent pearl.
• Leafgreen: It is protected by a sturdy shell. Once in a lifetime, it makes a magnificent pearl.
• Diamond: It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.
• Pearl: It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.
• Platinum: It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.
• Heartgold: When it evolves, it makes a mysterious pearl that amplifies psychic powers when it’s held.
• Soulsilver: When it evolves, it makes a mysterious pearl that amplifies psychic powers when it’s held.
• Black: It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.
• White: It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.
• Black-2: It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.
• White-2: It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.
• X: When it evolves, it makes a mysterious pearl that amplifies psychic powers when it’s held.
• Y: It is protected by a sturdy shell. Once in a lifetime, it makes a magnificent pearl.
• Omega-Ruby: Clamperl’s sturdy shell is not only good for protection—it is also used for clamping and catching prey. A fully grown Clamperl’s shell will be scored with nicks and scratches all over.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Clamperl grows while being protected by its rock-hard shell. When its body becomes too large to fit inside the shell, it is sure evidence that this Pokémon is getting close to evolution.
• Ultra-Sun: Despite its appearance, it’s carnivorous. It clamps down on its prey with both sides of its shell and doesn’t let go until they stop moving.
• Ultra-Moon: Clamperl’s pearls are exceedingly precious. They can be more than 10 times as costly as Shellder’s pearls.

366 National

176 Hoenn

141 Kalos-Coastal

185 Updated-Hoenn

140 Updated-Alola

140 Updated-Melemele

61 Updated-Ulaula