Cloyster

#0091 in the National Pokédex • Bivalve Pokémon

Cloyster

#0091 in the National Pokédex • Bivalve Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

210

304

Attack

175

317

Defense

180

328

504

Sp. Atk

157

295

Sp. Def

207

Speed

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.

Shellder

Gastly

Normal

Shiny

Cloyster

Bivalve Pokémon

#0091

Water Ice

Height

1.5 m (4'11")

Weight

132.5 kg (292.1 lbs)

Abilities

Shell Armor Skill Link OvercoatHidden

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Cloyster takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Electric

2×

Grass

2×

Fighting

2×

Rock

2×

Resists

Ice

0.25×

Water

0.5×

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Shellder #0090	Use Water Stone	Cloyster #0091

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

			Class				Description
Start	Icicle Spear	Ice	Physical	25	100	30	Attacks the foe by firing 2 to 5 icicles in a row.
Start	Supersonic	Normal	Status	-	55	20	Sound waves that cause confusion.
Start	Aurora Beam	Ice	Special	65	100	20	An attack that may lower ATTACK.
Start	Withdraw	Water	Status	-	-	40	Heightens the user's DEFENSE.
Start	Clamp	Water	Physical	35	85	15	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
Start	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Start	Toxic Spikes	Poison	Status	-	-	20	The user lays a trap of poison spikes at the foe’s feet. They poison foes that switch into battle.
Start	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	110	80	5	A powerful water- type attack.
Start	Shell Smash	Normal	Status	-	-	15	The user breaks its shell, lowering its Defense and Sp. Def stats but sharply raising Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats.
Start	Tackle	Normal	Physical	40	100	35	A full-body charge attack.
Start	Twineedle	Bug	Physical	25	100	20	Jabs the foe twice using stingers.
Start	Leer	Normal	Status	-	100	30	Reduces the foe's DEFENSE.
Start	Barrier	Psychic	Status	-	-	20	Sharply increases user's DEFENSE.
Start	Ice Shard	Ice	Physical	40	100	30	The user flash freezes chunks of ice and hurls them. This move always goes first.
Start	Razor Shell	Water	Physical	75	95	10	The user cuts its target with sharp shells. This attack may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
33	Spikes	Ground	Status	-	-	20	Hurts foes when they switch out.
50	Spike Cannon	Normal	Physical	20	100	15	Fires spikes to hit 2-5 times.
52	Icicle Crash	Ice	Physical	85	90	10	The user attacks by harshly dropping an icicle onto the target. It may also make the target flinch.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines.

		Class				Description
Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85	20	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100	15	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Water Gun	Water	Special	40	100	25	Squirts water to attack.
Surf	Water	Special	90	100	15	A strong water- type attack.
Ice Beam	Ice	Special	90	100	10	An attack that may freeze the foe.
Blizzard	Ice	Special	110	70	5	An attack that may freeze the foe.
Bubble Beam	Water	Special	65	100	20	An attack that may lower SPEED.
Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90	5	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
Rage	Normal	Physical	20	100	20	Raises ATTACK if the user is hit.
Teleport	Psychic	Status	-	-	20	A move for fleeing from battle.
Mimic	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Copies a move used by the foe.
Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
Reflect	Psychic	Status	-	-	20	Raises DEFENSE with a barrier.
Bide	Normal	Physical	-	-	10	Waits 2-3 turns & hits back double.
Self-Destruct	Normal	Physical	200	100	5	Powerful but makes the user faint.
Swift	Normal	Special	60	-	20	An attack that never misses.
Explosion	Normal	Physical	250	100	5	Very powerful but makes user faint.
Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-	10	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
Tri Attack	Normal	Special	80	100	10	Fires three kinds of beams at once.
Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
Snore	Normal	Special	50	100	15	An attack useable only while asleep.
Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-	10	Works differently for ghost-types.
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95	15	An icy attack that lowers SPEED.
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Always leaves at least 1HP.
Swagger	Normal	Status	-	85	15	Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.
Attract	Normal	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Return	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The power varies with the POKéMON.
Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-	5	Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns.
Whirlpool	Water	Special	35	85	15	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
Hail	Ice	Status	-	-	10	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
Torment	Dark	Status	-	100	15	Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
Dive	Water	Physical	80	100	10	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.
Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100	20	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe
Brine	Water	Special	65	100	10	If the foe’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.
Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100	10	If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.
Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100	20	The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.
Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90	5	The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
Avalanche	Ice	Physical	60	100	10	An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the foe in the same turn.
Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
Round	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
Frost Breath	Ice	Special	60	90	10	The user blows a cold breath on the target. This attack always results in a critical hit.
Confide	Normal	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Smart Strike	Steel	Physical	70	-	10	The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100	15	An attack that may make foe flinch.
Pin Missile	Bug	Physical	25	95	20	Fires pins that strike 2-5 times.
Screech	Normal	Status	-	85	40	Sharply reduces the foe's DEFENSE.
Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-	30	Ups SPCL.DEF with a wall of light.
Weather Ball	Normal	Special	50	100	10	The move’s type and power change with the weather.
Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95	15	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces SPEED.
Rock Blast	Rock	Physical	25	90	10	Hurls boulders at the foe 2 to 5 times in a row.
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100	15	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100	15	An aquatic charge attack.
Scary Face	Normal	Status	-	100	10	Sharply reduces the foe's SPEED.
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-	20	Boosts the power of the recipient’s moves.
Drill Run	Ground	Physical	80	95	10	The user crashes into its target while rotating its body like a drill. Critical hits land more easily.
Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100	10
Ice Spinner	Ice	Physical	80	100	15
Snowscape	Ice	Status	0	-	10
Chilling Water	Water	Special	50	100	20