Name origin

clam
marine creature
pearl
gem found in clams/oysters
Clamperl artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 366
Type Water
Species Bivalve Pokémon
Height 1′4″ (0.41m)
Weight 115.7 lbs (52.5 kg)
Abilities Shell Armor
Rattled (Dream World)
Local № 176 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald)
Japanese Paruru

Breeding

Egg Groups Water 1
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 Defense
Catch rate 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 142
Growth Rate Erratic



Type defenses

nor fir wat ele gra ice fig poi gro fly psy bug roc gho dra dar ste
½ ½ 2 2 ½ ½

Clamperl stats

The base stats for Clamperl are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 35
180 - 274
Attack 64
119 - 249
Defense 85
157 - 295
Sp. Atk 74
137 - 271
Sp. Def 55
103 - 229
Speed 32
62 - 179
Total 345

Pokedex descriptions

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.
Emerald 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.
FireRed
LeafGreen
It is protected by a sturdy shell. Once in a lifetime, it makes a magnificent pearl.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Black
White
It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
When it evolves, it makes a mysterious pearl that amplifies psychic powers when it's held.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Clamperl learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1 ClampWaterPhysical3575
1 Iron DefenseSteelStatus--
1 Water GunWaterSpecial40100
1 WhirlpoolWaterSpecial3585
51 Shell SmashNormalStatus--

Clamperl learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1 ClampWaterPhysical3575
1 Iron DefenseSteelStatus--
1 Water GunWaterSpecial40100
1 WhirlpoolWaterSpecial3585

Egg moves

Clamperl learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Clamperl egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Aqua RingWaterStatus--
BarrierPsychicStatus--
Body SlamNormalPhysical85100
BrineWaterSpecial65100
Confuse RayGhostStatus-100
EndureNormalStatus--
Mud SportGroundStatus--
Muddy WaterWaterSpecial9585
RefreshNormalStatus--
SupersonicNormalStatus-55
Water PulseWaterSpecial60100

Clamperl learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Clamperl egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Aqua RingWaterStatus--
BarrierPsychicStatus--
Body SlamNormalPhysical85100
Confuse RayGhostStatus-100
Mud SportGroundStatus--
Muddy WaterWaterSpecial9585
RefreshNormalStatus--
SupersonicNormalStatus-55

Clamperl learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Clamperl egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Aqua RingWaterStatus--
BarrierPsychicStatus--
Body SlamNormalPhysical85100
Confuse RayGhostStatus-100
Mud SportGroundStatus--
RefreshNormalStatus--
SupersonicNormalStatus-55

Move Tutor moves

Clamperl can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
DiveWaterPhysical80100
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
Iron DefenseSteelStatus--
SnoreNormalSpecial40100

Moves learnt by HM

Clamperl is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
3 SurfWaterSpecial95100
5 WaterfallWaterPhysical80100
6 DiveWaterPhysical80100

Clamperl is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
3 SurfWaterSpecial95100
5 WhirlpoolWaterSpecial3585
7 WaterfallWaterPhysical80100

Clamperl is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
3 SurfWaterSpecial95100
7 WaterfallWaterPhysical80100

Moves learnt by TM

Clamperl is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
7 HailIceStatus--
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
13 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
14 BlizzardIceSpecial12070
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
55 ScaldWaterSpecial80100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Clamperl is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
3 Water PulseWaterSpecial60100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
7 HailIceStatus--
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
13 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
14 BlizzardIceSpecial12070
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
55 BrineWaterSpecial65100
58 EndureNormalStatus--
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Clamperl sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Clamperl normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Clamperl shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Clamperl normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Clamperl shiny sprite

See all Clamperl sprites


Where to find Clamperl

Diamond
Pearl
Route 219, 221
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Route 19
Black
White
Route 4

Pokeathlon stats

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Power ★ ★
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