Clamperl, a Bivalve Pokémon, made its debut in Generation III of the Pokémon series. This Water-type Pokémon spends much of its life in and around the sea.
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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.
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.
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.
It is protected by a sturdy shell. Once in a lifetime, it makes a magnificent pearl.
It is protected by a sturdy shell. Once in a lifetime, it makes a magnificent pearl.
It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.
It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.
It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.
When it evolves, it makes a mysterious pearl that amplifies psychic powers when it’s held.
When it evolves, it makes a mysterious pearl that amplifies psychic powers when it’s held.
It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.
It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.
It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.
It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.
When it evolves, it makes a mysterious pearl that amplifies psychic powers when it’s held.
It is protected by a sturdy shell. Once in a lifetime, it makes a magnificent pearl.
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.
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.
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.
Clamperl’s pearls are exceedingly precious. They can be more than 10 times as costly as Shellder’s pearls.
Base Stats
Defenses
Evolution
Moves
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iron Defense | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| 1 | Whirlpool | Water | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| 50 | Shell Smash | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| — | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| — | Brine | Water | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| — | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| — | Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| — | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| — | Hail | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| — | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| — | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| — | Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| — | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM49 | Scald | Water | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| — | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| — | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM95 | Surf | Water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| — | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| — | Water Pulse | Water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| TM99 | Waterfall | Water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Ring | Water | Status | — | — | 20 |
| Body Slam | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| Confuse Ray | Ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| Muddy Water | Water | Special | 90 | 85 | 10 |
| Supersonic | Normal | Status | — | 55 | 20 |
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clamp | Water | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| 1 | Iron Defense | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| 1 | Whirlpool | Water | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| 50 | Shell Smash | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| TM55 | Scald | Water | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM94 | Surf | Water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| TM98 | Waterfall | Water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Ring | Water | Status | — | — | 20 |
| Barrier | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| Body Slam | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| Brine | Water | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| Confuse Ray | Ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| Mud Sport | Ground | Status | — | — | 15 |
| Muddy Water | Water | Special | 90 | 85 | 10 |
| Refresh | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| Supersonic | Normal | Status | — | 55 | 20 |
| Water Pulse | Water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| Iron Defense | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| Snore | Normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| Water Pulse | Water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clamp | Water | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| 1 | Iron Defense | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| 1 | Whirlpool | Water | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| 50 | Shell Smash | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| TM107 | Dive | Water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| TM55 | Scald | Water | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| TM94 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM103 | Surf | Water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| TM105 | Waterfall | Water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Ring | Water | Status | — | — | 20 |
| Barrier | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| Body Slam | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| Brine | Water | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| Confuse Ray | Ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| Mud Sport | Ground | Status | — | — | 15 |
| Muddy Water | Water | Special | 90 | 85 | 10 |
| Refresh | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| Supersonic | Normal | Status | — | 55 | 20 |
| Water Pulse | Water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| Iron Defense | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| Snore | Normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| Water Pulse | Water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clamp | Water | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| 1 | Iron Defense | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| 1 | Whirlpool | Water | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| 51 | Shell Smash | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| TM106 | Dive | Water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| TM55 | Scald | Water | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM103 | Surf | Water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| TM105 | Waterfall | Water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Ring | Water | Status | — | — | 20 |
| Barrier | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| Body Slam | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| Brine | Water | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| Confuse Ray | Ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| Mud Sport | Ground | Status | — | — | 15 |
| Muddy Water | Water | Special | 90 | 85 | 10 |
| Refresh | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| Supersonic | Normal | Status | — | 55 | 20 |
| Water Pulse | Water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| Iron Defense | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | Normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clamp | Water | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| 1 | Iron Defense | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| 1 | Whirlpool | Water | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| TM55 | Brine | Water | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| TM78 | Captivate | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM58 | Endure | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| TM43 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM103 | Surf | Water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| TM03 | Water Pulse | Water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| TM107 | Waterfall | Water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| TM105 | Whirlpool | Water | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Ring | Water | Status | — | — | 20 |
| Barrier | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| Body Slam | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| Confuse Ray | Ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| Mud Sport | Ground | Status | — | — | 15 |
| Muddy Water | Water | Special | 90 | 85 | 10 |
| Refresh | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| Supersonic | Normal | Status | — | 55 | 20 |
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dive | Water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| Iron Defense | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| Snore | Normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clamp | Water | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| 1 | Iron Defense | Steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| 1 | Whirlpool | Water | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| TM108 | Dive | Water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| TM43 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM103 | Surf | Water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| TM03 | Water Pulse | Water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| TM107 | Waterfall | Water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrier | Psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| Body Slam | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| Confuse Ray | Ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| Mud Sport | Ground | Status | — | — | 15 |
| Refresh | Normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| Supersonic | Normal | Status | — | 55 | 20 |
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| Mimic | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | Normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
Locations
| Game | Location | Method | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winds and Waves | Not yet released | ||
| Game | Location | Method | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlet | Not available in this game | ||
| Violet | Not available in this game | ||
| Legends: Z-A | No data yet | ||
| Game | Location | Method | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sword | Not available in this game | ||
| Shield | Not available in this game | ||
| Brilliant Diamond | Trade or migrate | ||
| Shining Pearl | Trade or migrate | ||
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game | ||
| Game | Location | Method | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Trade or migrate | ||
| Moon | Trade or migrate | ||
| Ultra Sun | Hau'oli City | Fishing at bubbling spots in the water | Lv. 10–22 |
| Hau'oli City | Fishing with a Super Rod | Lv. 10–17 | |
| Melemele Sea | Fishing with a Super Rod | Lv. 10–17 | |
| Melemele Sea | Fishing at bubbling spots in the water | Lv. 10–22 | |
| Route 15 | Fishing at bubbling spots in the water | Lv. 10–40 | |
| Route 15 | Fishing with a Super Rod | Lv. 10–35 | |
| Ultra Moon | Hau'oli City | Fishing with a Super Rod | Lv. 10–17 |
| Hau'oli City | Fishing at bubbling spots in the water | Lv. 10–22 | |
| Melemele Sea | Fishing at bubbling spots in the water | Lv. 10–22 | |
| Melemele Sea | Fishing with a Super Rod | Lv. 10–17 | |
| Route 15 | Fishing at bubbling spots in the water | Lv. 10–40 | |
| Route 15 | Fishing with a Super Rod | Lv. 10–35 | |
| Let's Go, Pikachu | Not available in this game | ||
| Let's Go, Eevee | Not available in this game | ||
| Game | Location | Method | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| X | Route 12 | Fishing with a Good Rod | Lv. 25 |
| Y | Route 12 | Fishing with a Good Rod | Lv. 25 |
| Omega Ruby | Trade or migrate | ||
| Alpha Sapphire | Trade or migrate | ||
| Game | Location | Method | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | Route 4 | Fishing with a Super Rod | Lv. 35–55 |
| White | Route 4 | Fishing with a Super Rod | Lv. 35–55 |
| Black 2 | Route 4 | Fishing with a Super Rod | Lv. 40–60 |
| White 2 | Route 4 | Fishing with a Super Rod | Lv. 40–60 |
| Game | Location | Method | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond | Route 219 | Fishing with a Super Rod | Lv. 20–30 |
| Route 221 | Fishing with a Super Rod | Lv. 20–30 | |
| Pearl | Route 219 | Fishing with a Super Rod | Lv. 20–30 |
| Route 221 | Fishing with a Super Rod | Lv. 20–30 | |
| Platinum | Trade or migrate | ||
| HeartGold | Sea Route 19 | Surfing | Lv. 35 |
| SoulSilver | Sea Route 19 | Surfing | Lv. 35 |
| Game | Location | Method | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby | Route 124 | Diving on seaweed | Lv. 20–35 |
| Route 126 | Diving on seaweed | Lv. 20–35 | |
| Sapphire | Route 124 | Diving on seaweed | Lv. 20–35 |
| Route 126 | Diving on seaweed | Lv. 20–35 | |
| Emerald | Route 124 | Diving on seaweed | Lv. 20–35 |
| Route 126 | Diving on seaweed | Lv. 20–35 | |
| FireRed | Trade or migrate | ||
| LeafGreen | Trade or migrate | ||