Cloyster

national dex #091 · gen 1BST 525 · water / ice
Cloyster
WaterIce
#091 · gen 1
PROFILE
HP50
Atk95
Def180
SpA85
SpD45
Spe70
BST 525 · best Defense 180 · worst Sp. Def 45 · meters scale to 200

Cloyster is weak to Electric, Grass, Fighting, Rock and resists Ice (¼x), Water and is immune to nothing.

Typing
WaterIce
AbilitiesShell Armor, Skill Link, OvercoatHIDDEN
Height, weight1.5 m / 132.5 kg
Catch rate60 / 255
Egg groupsWater3

Cloyster base stats

BST 525 · ranges at level 100
STATBASEDISTRIBUTIONMIN LV 100MAX LV 100
HP50
210304
Atk95
175317
Def180
328504
SpA85
157295
SpD45
85207
Spe70
130262
BST525
series max 720

Cloyster weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Water / Ice dual typing
NOR1
FIR1
WAT½
ELE2
GRA2
ICE¼
FIG2
POI1
GRO1
FLY1
PSY1
BUG1
ROC2
GHO1
DRA1
DAR1
STE1
FAI1
WEAK TO

Electric, Grass, Fighting, Rock

RESISTS

Ice (¼x), Water

IMMUNE TO

nothing

Cloyster abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
Shell Armor

Protects against critical hits.

Skill Link

Extends two-to-five-hit moves and Triple Kick to their full length every time.

OvercoatHIDDEN

Protects against damage from weather.

Cloyster evolution line

2 stages

Best Cloyster moves

Scarlet Violet learnset · sorted by base power
BEST STAB MOVESsame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
WaterHydro PumpSPEC110
IceBlizzardSPEC110
IceIce BeamSPEC90
WaterSurfSPEC90
BEST COVERAGE MOVESoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
NormalHyper BeamSPEC150
NormalGiga ImpactPHYS150
NormalTake DownPHYS90
NormalBody SlamPHYS85

Cloyster moves

57 moves available
Icicle SpearL0TackleL1LeerL1SupersonicL1Water GunL1Hydro PumpL1Ice BeamL1Aurora BeamL1WithdrawL1ProtectL1SpikesL1WhirlpoolL1Iron DefenseL1Toxic SpikesL1Ice ShardL1Shell SmashL1Icicle CrashL1Razor ShellL5Body SlamTM66Take DownTM01Hydro PumpTM142SurfTM123Ice BeamTM135BlizzardTM143Hyper BeamTM163Light ScreenTM75WaterfallTM77SwiftTM32RestTM85SubstituteTM103ProtectTM07Scary FaceTM06SpikesTM90Icy WindTM34EndureTM47Sleep TalkTM70Rain DanceTM50WhirlpoolTM208FacadeTM25Helping HandTM130Weather BallTM193Icicle SpearTM187Iron DefenseTM104Mud ShotTM35Rock BlastTM76Water PulseTM11Toxic SpikesTM91Poison JabTM83Giga ImpactTM152AvalancheTM46Drill RunTM106Smart StrikeTM53LiquidationTM110Tera BlastTM171Ice SpinnerTM124SnowscapeTM52Chilling WaterTM22
Cloyster Pokédex entries(32 entries)
ALPHA SAPPHIRE

Cloyster is capable of swimming in the sea. It does so by swallowing water, then jetting it out toward the rear. This Pokémon shoots spikes from its shell using the same system.

BLACK

It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes.

BLACK 2

It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes.

BLUE

When attacked, it launches its horns in quick volleys. Its innards have never been seen.

CRYSTAL

Even a missile can't break the spikes it uses to stab opponents. They're even hard­ er than its shell.

DIAMOND

It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes.

EMERALD

It swims in the sea by swallowing water, then jetting it out toward the rear. The CLOYSTER shoots spikes from its shell using the same system.

FIRERED

Its shell is extremely hard. It cannot be shattered, even with a bomb. The shell opens only when it is attacking.

GOLD

Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superi­ or strength.

HEARTGOLD

Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength.

LEAFGREEN

When attacked, it launches its horns in quick volleys. Its innards have never been seen.

LETS GO EEVEE

For protection, it uses its harder-than-diamond shell. It also shoots spikes from the shell.

LETS GO PIKACHU

For protection, it uses its harder-than-diamond shell. It also shoots spikes from the shell.

MOON

Excavation of the tombs of ancient hunting tribes has turned up many spears tipped with spikes that had fallen off this Pokémon’s shell.

OMEGA RUBY

Cloyster is capable of swimming in the sea. It does so by swallowing water, then jetting it out toward the rear. This Pokémon shoots spikes from its shell using the same system.

PEARL

It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes.

PLATINUM

It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes.

RED

When attacked, it launches its horns in quick volleys. Its innards have never been seen.

RUBY

CLOYSTER is capable of swimming in the sea. It does so by swallowing water, then jetting it out toward the rear. This POKéMON shoots spikes from its shell using the same system.

SAPPHIRE

CLOYSTER is capable of swimming in the sea. It does so by swallowing water, then jetting it out toward the rear. This POKéMON shoots spikes from its shell using the same system.

SHIELD

Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength.

SILVER

CLOYSTER that live in seas with harsh tidal currents grow large, sharp spikes on their shells.

SOULSILVER

CLOYSTER that live in seas with harsh tidal currents grow large, sharp spikes on their shells.

SUN

Its hard shell cannot be shattered—not even by a bomb. The contents of the shell remain unknown.

SWORD

Its shell is extremely hard. It cannot be shattered, even with a bomb. The shell opens only when it is attacking.

ULTRA MOON

Slowpoke tails are its favorite food. It has even been known to come up on land to look for Slowpoke from time to time.

ULTRA SUN

If areas of Cloyster’s very hard shell get damaged, those areas swell, gradually growing into large sharp spikes.

WHITE

It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes.

WHITE 2

It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes.

X

Cloyster that live in seas with harsh tidal currents grow large, sharp spikes on their shells.

Y

Its shell is extremely hard. It cannot be shattered, even with a bomb. The shell opens only when it is attacking.

YELLOW

For protection, it uses its harder- than-diamonds shell. It also shoots spikes from the shell.

Cloyster species data

GENDER RATIO50.0% male, 50.0% female
CATCH RATE60 / 255
BASE HAPPINESS70
BASE EXPERIENCE184
GROWTH RATESlow
EGG GROUPSWater3
EGG CYCLES5,120 steps (20 cycles)
HEIGHT1.5 m
WEIGHT132.5 kg
COLORPurple
SHAPEBall
HABITATSea