Clamperl • Generation VIII Pokédex

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Clamperl
Pokédex Page for Clamperl

This is the Marriland Pokédex page for Clamperl, showing its information and moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Clamperl is not available in Pokémon Sword or Shield and cannot be used in or sent to those versions.

Clamperl

Clamperl
Sprite of Clamperl in Pokémon HOME

Clamperl's Type

WATER

Clamperl's Pokédex #s

National #
366

Clamperl's Base Stats

HP:
35
Attack:
64
Defense:
85
Sp. Atk:
74
Sp. Def:
55
Speed:
32
Total:
345

Misc. Info

Height:
1'4" (0.4m)
Weight:
115.7 lbs. (52.5 kg)
Gender Ratio:
Egg Groups:
Water 1
EXP At Lv. 100:
1,640,000
EV Yield:
1 Defense
Base EXP:
69
Catch Rate:
255
Base Happiness:
70

Clamperl's Abilities

Here are what abilities Clamperl can possibly have, along with their effects.
Shell Armor
Damaging moves targeting Clamperl cannot inflict critical hits.
Rattled
Raises Clamperl's Speed by one stage after each hit it takes from a Bug-, Ghost-, or Dark-type move.

Weaknesses & Resistances

Below is a list of what Clamperl's weakness and resistance is to various types.
ELECTRIC
GRASS
½
FIRE
WATER
ICE
STEEL

Clamperl's Evolution Line

Below you'll find a list of all Pokémon Clamperl evolves from or into, along with its evolution method.
Clamperl
Clamperl
starting form
Huntail
Huntail
trade while holding
Gorebyss
Gorebyss
trade while holding

Clamperl's Moves in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Below is a list of all of the moves that Clamperl can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.

Level Up Moves

Here are all of the moves Clamperl learns via level up. Anything marked "Evo." means it learns it upon evolving. If the level is 1, it can be relearned at a Pokémon Center.
Lv. Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
1
Water Gun
Damages the target.
WATER
SPECIAL
40 100% 25 One Target
1
Whirlpool
Traps the target for 2–5 turns; does 1/16 max HP per turn. Deals extra damage to targets using Dive.
WATER
SPECIAL
35 85% 15 One Target
1
Iron Defense
Raises Clamperl's Defense by two stages.
STEEL
STATUS
-- -- 15 User
50
Shell Smash
Raises Clamperl's Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by two stages. Lowers Clamperl's Defense and Special Defense by one stage.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 15 User

TM Moves

Here are all of the moves that Clamperl can learn via TM (Technical Machine). These moves can be taught once per use of the TM.
TM Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
TM03
Water Pulse
Has a 20% chance of confusing the target.
WATER
SPECIAL
60 100% 20 One Target
TM07
Hail
Changes the weather to hail for 5 turns.
ICE
STATUS
-- -- 10 Entire Field
TM13
Ice Beam
Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
ICE
SPECIAL
90 100% 10 One Target
TM14
Blizzard
Has a 10% chance to freeze all nearby enemies. 100% accuracy while it is hailing.
ICE
SPECIAL
110 70% 5 Nearby Enemies
TM17
Protect
Protects Clamperl from attacks for a turn. Low chance of working on consecutive turns.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TM18
Rain Dance
Changes the weather to rainy for 5 turns.
WATER
STATUS
-- -- 5 Entire Field
TM32
Double Team
Raises Clamperl's Evasion by one stage.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 15 User
TM42
Facade
Does double damage if Clamperl is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
70 100% 20 One Target
TM44
Rest
Clamperl restores its HP to full and falls asleep for two turns.
PSYCHIC
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TM45
Attract
Infatuates Pokémon of the opposite gender.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- 100% 15 One Target
TM49
Scald
Has a 30% chance to burn the target.
WATER
SPECIAL
80 100% 15 One Target
TM55
Brine
Does double damage if the target's HP is 50% or less.
WATER
SPECIAL
65 100% 10 One Target
TM58
Endure
Will survive any hit with at least 1 HP left this turn. 50% chance of working on consecutive turns.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TM82
Sleep Talk
Can only be used while asleep. Uses one of Clamperl's moves at random.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TM87
Swagger
Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses it.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- 85% 15 One Target
TM90
Substitute
Costs 25% of Clamperl's max HP. Sets up a Substitute to block effects and damage.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TM95
Surf
Deals extra damage to targets using Dive.
WATER
SPECIAL
90 100% 15 All But Self
TM99
Waterfall
Has a 20% chance of causing the target to flinch.
WATER
PHYSICAL
80 100% 15 One Target

Egg Moves

Here are all of the moves that Clamperl can learn as Egg Moves. In the case of evolved Pokémon, it shows what Egg Moves it can learn in its lowest evolutionary stage. Click the word EGG to find compatible breeding Pokémon to get that Egg Move onto Clamperl.
Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
EGG
Body Slam
Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
85 100% 15 One Target
EGG
Supersonic
Confuses the target.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- 55% 20 One Target
EGG
Confuse Ray
Confuses the target.
GHOST
STATUS
-- 100% 10 One Target
EGG
Aqua Ring
Restores 1/16 the user's max HP between turns.
WATER
STATUS
-- -- 20 User
EGG
Muddy Water
30% chance of lowering all nearby enemies' Accuracy by one stage.
WATER
SPECIAL
90 85% 10 Nearby Enemies

Clamperl's Detailed Stats

Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Clamperl's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Clamperl's Nature.

By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Clamperl is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
Stats at
level 100
0 EVs 252+ EVs Base Stat
Min Max Min Max
HP
180 211 243 274 35
Attack
133 164 196 227 64
Defense
175 206 238 269 85
Sp. Atk
153 184 216 247 74
Sp. Def
115 146 178 209 55
Speed
69 100 132 163 32
Total
345

Where to Find Clamperl in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Location information on where to find Clamperl in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl will be coming to the Marriland Pokédex in a future update! Thank you for your patience!

Pokédex Entries for Clamperl

Generation 7 Pokédex Entries

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.

Generation 6 Pokédex Entries

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.

Generation 5 Pokédex Entries

Black White Black 2 White 2
It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.

Generation 4 Pokédex Entries

Diamond Pearl Platinum
It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.
HeartGold SoulSilver
When it evolves, it makes a mysterious pearl that amplifies psychic powers when it's held.

Generation 3 Pokédex Entries

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 LeafGreen
It is protected by a sturdy shell. Once in a lifetime, it makes a magnificent pearl.
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