Cloyster
#170 in the Crystal Pokédex • Bivalve Pokémon
Cloyster
#170 in the Crystal Pokédex • Bivalve Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
50
210
304
Attack
95
175
317
Defense
180
328
504
Sp. Atk
85
157
295
Sp. Def
45
85
207
Speed
70
130
262
Total
525
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
Growth
| Pokédexes | Original Johto #170 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 2 Def |
| Catch rate | 60 |
| Base Exp. | 184 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Lore

Pokémon Crystal
Even a missile can't break the spikes it uses to stab opponents. They're even hard er than its shell.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Shellder #169 | Use Water Stone | ![]() Cloyster #170 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Supersonic | ![]() | Status | - | 55 | 20 | Sound waves that cause confusion. |
| Start | Aurora Beam | ![]() | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | An attack that may lower ATTACK. |
| Start | Withdraw | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | Heightens the user's DEFENSE. |
| Start | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Foils attack that turn. It may fail. |
| 33 | Spikes | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | Hurts foes when they switch out. |
| 41 | Spike Cannon | ![]() | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | Fires spikes to hit 2-5 times. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Curse | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Works differently for ghost-types. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 10 | A poison move with increasing damage. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | The power varies with the Pokémon. |
| TM13 | Snore | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack useable only while asleep. |
| TM14 | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | An attack that may freeze the foe. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest |
| TM16 | Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | An icy attack that lowers SPEED. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Foils attack that turn. It may fail. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM20 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Always leaves at least 1HP. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack based on lack of loyalty. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that is based on loyalty. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | Heightens evasive ness. |
| TM34 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | Causes confusion and raises ATTACK. |
| TM35 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | Randomly attacks while asleep. |
| TM39 | Swift | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | An attack that never misses. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Makes the opposite gender infatuated. |
| HM03 | Surf | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | A strong water- type attack. |
| HM06 | Whirlpool | ![]() | Special | 15 | 70 | 15 | Traps the foe for 2-5 turns. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | An attack that may freeze the foe. |








































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