Cloyster #0091


The Bivalve Pokémon


TypingWaterIce
Abilities
Shell Armor - Ability 1
Skill Link - Ability 2
Overcoat - Hidden
ClassificationThe Bivalve Pokémon
National ID#0091
Regional ID#0330

Type Effectiveness

Weak x2
FightingRockGrassElectric
Resists x½
Water
Resists x¼
Ice
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This page displays data from Violet (the most recent standard appearance of this Pokémon). To view data from other games, use the game selector in the sidebar.

Official Artwork

Cloyster(cloyster) official artwork

Base Stats

StatAmountStat Range
HP50
110157
Attack95
90161
Defense180
166255
Sp. Attack85
81150
Sp. Defense45
45106
Speed70
67134
Total525Calculated Stat Range
HP50Atk95Def180Spe70SpD45SpA85
Calculated stats: Lv. 50Lv. 100Nature details:

Evolutionary Family

Breeding and Species Information

Egg Group(s)
Water 3
Egg Cycles20
Egg Steps
5120 - Generations II, III, and VII
5100 - Generations IV
5140 - Generations V and VI
5100 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
2560 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet
Gender Ratio
50.00%
50.00%
Height1.5 m (4'11")
Weight132.5 kg (292.1 lbs.)

Battle Information

EV Yield
2 Defense
Base Exp. Yield184
Catch Rate60
Catch Chance
Exp. Growth RateSlow
Base Friendship50
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Pokédex Entries

"Cloyster that live in seas with harsh tidal currents grow large, sharp spikes on their shells."

"When attacked, it launches its spikes in quick volleys. Its innards have never been seen."

"Its shell is extremely hard. It cannot be shattered, even with a bomb. The shell opens only when it is attacking."

"Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength."

"It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes."

"Its hard shell cannot be shattered—not even by a bomb. The contents of the shell remain unknown."

"Excavation of the tombs of ancient hunting tribes has turned up many spears tipped with spikes that had fallen off this Pokémon’s shell."

"If areas of Cloyster’s very hard shell get damaged, those areas swell, gradually growing into large sharp spikes."

"Slowpoke tails are its favorite food. It has even been known to come up on land to look for Slowpoke from time to time."

"For protection, it uses its harder-than-diamond shell. It also shoots spikes from the shell."

"Cloyster that live in seas with harsh tidal currents grow large, sharp spikes on their shells."

"Its shell is extremely hard. It cannot be shattered, even with a bomb. The shell opens only when it is attacking."

"Cloyster is capable of swimming in the sea. It does so by swallowing water, then jetting it out toward the rear. This Pokémon shoots spikes from its shell using the same system."

"It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes."

"It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes."

"It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes."

"It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes."

"Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength."

"CLOYSTER that live in seas with harsh tidal currents grow large, sharp spikes on their shells."

"CLOYSTER is capable of swimming in the sea. It does so by swallowing water, then jetting it out toward the rear. This POKéMON shoots spikes from its shell using the same system."

"Its shell is extremely hard. It cannot be shattered, even with a bomb. The shell opens only when it is attacking."

"When attacked, it launches its horns in quick volleys. Its innards have never been seen."

"It swims in the sea by swallowing water, then jetting it out toward the rear. The CLOYSTER shoots spikes from its shell using the same system."

"Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superi or strength."

"CLOYSTER that live in seas with harsh tidal currents grow large, sharp spikes on their shells."

"Even a missile can't break the spikes it uses to stab opponents. They're even hard er than its shell."

"When attacked, it launches its horns in quick volleys. Its innards have never been seen."

"For protection, it uses its harder- than-diamonds shell. It also shoots spikes from the shell."

Learnset

Learnset via Level-up

The following moves are learned by Cloyster via level-up in Pokémon Violet:
Level
Name
Power
Acc.
Type
Cat.
165100IceSpec.
111080WaterSpec.
190100IceSpec.
140100IcePhys.
18590IcePhys.
1SteelStat.
1100NormalStat.
1NormalStat.
1NormalStat.
1GroundStat.
155NormalStat.
140100NormalPhys.
1PoisonStat.
140100WaterSpec.
13585WaterSpec.
1WaterStat.
57595WaterPhys.

Learnset via Evolution

The following moves are learned by Cloyster upon evolution:
Name
Power
Acc.
Type
Cat.
25100IcePhys.

Pre-evolution Moves

The following moves are learned by Cloyster via a pre-evolution:
Name
Power
Acc.
Type
Cat.
WaterStat.
65100WaterSpec.
WaterStat.

Learnset via TM

The following moves are learned by Cloyster via TM in Pokémon Violet:
TM
Name
Power
Acc.
Type
Cat.
TM0019085NormalPhys.
TM006100NormalStat.
TM007NormalStat.
TM01160100WaterSpec.
TM02250100WaterSpec.
TM02570100NormalPhys.
TM03260NormalSpec.
TM0345595IceSpec.
TM0355595GroundSpec.
TM04660100IcePhys.
TM047NormalStat.
TM050WaterStat.
TM052IceStat.
TM05370SteelPhys.
TM06685100NormalPhys.
TM070NormalStat.
TM075PsychicStat.
TM0762590RockPhys.
TM07780100WaterPhys.
TM08380100PoisonPhys.
TM085PsychicStat.
TM090GroundStat.
TM091PoisonStat.
TM103NormalStat.
TM104SteelStat.
TM1068095GroundPhys.
TM11085100WaterPhys.
TM12390100WaterSpec.
TM12480100IcePhys.
TM130NormalStat.
TM13590100IceSpec.
TM14211080WaterSpec.
TM14311070IceSpec.
TM15215090NormalPhys.
TM16315090NormalSpec.
TM17180100NormalSpec.
TM18725100IcePhys.
TM19350100NormalSpec.
TM2083585WaterSpec.

How to Obtain

Available In

Generation I

Red

Evolve

Blue

Evolve

Yellow

Evolve

Generation II

Gold

Evolve

Silver

Evolve

Crystal

Evolve

Generation III

Ruby

Transfer

Sapphire

Transfer

FireRed

Evolve

LeafGreen

Transfer

Emerald

Transfer

Generation IV

Diamond

Evolve

Pearl

Evolve

Platinum

Evolve

HeartGold

Evolve

Generation V

Black

PokeballCatchable

White

PokeballCatchable

Black 2

PokeballCatchable

White 2

PokeballCatchable

Generation VI

X

PokeballCatchable

Y

PokeballCatchable

Omega Ruby

Transfer

Generation VII

Sun

Evolve

Moon

Evolve

Ultra Sun

Evolve

Let's Go, Pikachu!

PokeballCatchable

Let's Go, Eevee!

PokeballCatchable

Generation VIII

Sword

PokeballCatchable

Shield

PokeballCatchable

The Isle of Armor (Sword)

PokeballCatchable

Generation IX

Scarlet

PokeballCatchable

Violet

PokeballCatchable
What does each category mean?

Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.

Obtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.

Evolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.

Event Only available through some sort of event or distribution.

Transfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.

In-Game Images

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