Clamperl Abilities
Protects against critical hits.
Raises Speed one stage upon being hit by a Dark, Ghost, or Bug move.
Clamperl Moves
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Clamperl Sprites
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 makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.
Clamperl's Japanese name is Pearlulu (パールル). Here are all the official names for Clamperl across different languages:
Clamperl Breeding
How to Get Clamperl
Clamperl is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Clamperl in every game where it is available:
About Clamperl
Clamperl is a Water-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 345, Clamperl is classified as a Bivalve Pokémon and is part of the Clamperl → Huntail → Gorebyss evolution line.
In competitive play, Clamperl is placed in the NatDex tier where it holds a 0.01% usage rate. Its key abilities are Shell Armor and Rattled, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Clamperl is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.
Clamperl can learn 45 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Ice Beam, Shell Smash, Surf, hiddenpowerelectric. Standing at 0.4m tall and weighing 52.5kg, Clamperl has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Hoenn region games.