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Clawitzer

Clawitzer

Armor #197 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Howitzer Pokémon

Clawitzer

Armor #197 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Howitzer Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

HP

71

252

346

Attack

73

135

269

Defense

88

162

302

Sp. Atk

120

220

372

Sp. Def

89

164

304

Speed

59

110

238

Total

500

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.

Clauncher

Helioptile

Clawitzer normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Clawitzer sprite

Shiny

Clawitzer

Howitzer Pokémon

Armor #197
Water

Height

1.3 m (4'03")

Weight

35.3 kg (77.8 lbs)

Abilities

Mega Launcher

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

Electric

Grass

Resists

Fire

0.5×

Water

0.5×

Ice

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Isle of Armor #197
EV yield
2 SpA
Catch rate
55
Base Exp.
100

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Water 1Water 3
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15 (3,840 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Sword box art

Sword

After using the feelers on its oversized claw to detect the location of prey, Clawitzer launches a cannonball of water at its target.

Pokémon Shield box art

Shield

Clawitzer’s right arm is a cannon that launches projectiles made of seawater. Shots from a Clawitzer’s cannon arm can sink a tanker.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Clauncher

Clauncher

Armor #196

Level 37

Clawitzer

Clawitzer

Armor #197

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartVise GripNormalPhysical5510030

The target is gripped and squeezed from both sides to inflict damage.

StartWater GunWaterSpecial4010025

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

StartSplashNormalStatus--40

The user just flops and splashes around to no effect at all...

StartFlailNormalPhysical-10015

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.

StartDark PulseDarkSpecial8010015

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.

StartDragon PulseDragonSpecial8510010

The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.

StartHeal PulsePsychicStatus--10

The user emits a healing pulse that restores the target’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

15Aqua JetWaterPhysical4010020

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.

20Smack DownRockPhysical5010015

The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack the target. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it’s hit.

25Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

30Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

35Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

42Aura SphereFightingSpecial80-20

The user lets loose a blast of aura power from deep within its body at the target. This attack never misses.

49BounceFlyingPhysical85855

The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

56Muddy WaterWaterSpecial908510

The user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.

63CrabhammerWaterPhysical1009010

The target is hammered with a large pincer. Critical hits land more easily.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
Description
TM08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM22Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM27Icy WindIceSpecial559515

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM33Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM41Helping HandNormalStatus--20

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

TM45DiveWaterPhysical8010010

Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn.

TM52BounceFlyingPhysical85855

The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TM56U-turnBugPhysical7010020

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

TM74VenoshockPoisonSpecial6510010

The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned.

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TR00Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

TR04SurfWaterSpecial9010015

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.

TR05Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

TR16WaterfallWaterPhysical8010015

The user charges at the target and may make it flinch.

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR22Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TR31Iron TailSteelPhysical1007515

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

TR33Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TR45Muddy WaterWaterSpecial908510

The user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.

TR56Aura SphereFightingSpecial80-20

The user lets loose a blast of aura power from deep within its body at the target. This attack never misses.

TR58Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.

TR62Dragon PulseDragonSpecial8510010

The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.

TR64Focus BlastFightingSpecial120705

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TR70Flash CannonSteelSpecial8010010

The user gathers all its light energy and releases it all at once. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TR78Sludge WavePoisonSpecial9510010

The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those hit.

TR84ScaldWaterSpecial8010015

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.

TR98LiquidationWaterPhysical8510010

The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Flip TurnWaterPhysical6010020

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

Terrain PulseNormalSpecial5010010

The user utilizes the power of the terrain to attack. This move’s type and power changes depending on the terrain when it’s used.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Mega Launcher

Ability Slot 1

Powers up aura and pulse moves.

Strengthens aura and pulse moves to 1.5× their power.

#692

Clauncher

#318

Helioptile

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