Clamperl

#176 in the Ruby and Sapphire Pokédex • Bivalve Pokémon

Clamperl

#176 in the Ruby and Sapphire Pokédex • Bivalve Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

180

274

Attack

119

249

Defense

157

295

Sp. Atk

137

271

Sp. Def

103

229

Speed

179

Total

345

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.

Walrein

Huntail

Normal

Shiny

Clamperl

Bivalve Pokémon

#176

Height

0.4 m (1'04")

Weight

52.5 kg (115.7 lbs)

Abilities

Shell Armor

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

EV yield	1 Def
Catch rate	255
Base Exp.	69

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Water 1
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

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.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Clamperl #176	Trade holding Deep Sea Tooth	Huntail #177
Clamperl #176	Trade holding Deep Sea Scale	Gorebyss #178

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Ruby

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 124 Road 124 (underwater)	Diving on seaweed	20-30	60%	-
Route 124 Road 124 (underwater)	Diving on seaweed	30-35	5%	-
Route 126 Road 126 (underwater)	Diving on seaweed	20-30	60%	-
Route 126 Road 126 (underwater)	Diving on seaweed	30-35	5%	-

Sapphire

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 124 Road 124 (underwater)	Diving on seaweed	20-30	60%	-
Route 124 Road 124 (underwater)	Diving on seaweed	30-35	5%	-
Route 126 Road 126 (underwater)	Diving on seaweed	20-30	60%	-
Route 126 Road 126 (underwater)	Diving on seaweed	30-35	5%	-

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.

Blue Shard

Ruby

Sapphire

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Water Gun	Special	40	100	25	Squirts water to attack the foe.
Start	Clamp	Special	35	75	10	Traps and squeezes the foe for 2 to 5 turns.
Start	Whirlpool	Special	15	70	15	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for 2 to 5 turns.
Start	Iron Defense	Status	-	-	15	Hardens the body’s surface to sharply raise DEFENSE.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.

		Class				Description
TM03	Water Pulse	Special	60	100	20	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TM07	Hail	Status	-	-	10	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Physical	1	100	15	The effectiveness varies with the user.
TM13	Ice Beam	Special	95	100	10	Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.
TM14	Blizzard	Special	120	70	5	Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
TM43	Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
HM03	Surf	Special	95	100	15	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe.
HM07	Waterfall	Special	80	100	15	Charges the foe with speed to climb waterfalls.
HM08	Dive	Special	60	100	10	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Barrier	Status	-	-	30	Creates a barrier that sharply raises DEFENSE.
Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
Confuse Ray	Status	-	100	10	A sinister ray that confuses the foe.
Mud Sport	Status	-	-	15	Covers the user in mud to raise electrical resistance.
Refresh	Status	-	-	20	Heals poisoning, paralysis, or a burn.
Supersonic	Status	-	55	20	Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.