Below are all the moves that Cloyster can learn in Generation V, which consists of:
Cloyster learns the following moves in Generation 5 at the levels specified:
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aurora Beam | Ice | Special | 65 | 100 |
| 1 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 1 | Supersonic | Normal | Status | - | 55 |
| 1 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | Status | - | - |
| 1 | Withdraw | Water | Status | - | - |
| 13 | Spike Cannon | Normal | Physical | 20 | 100 |
| 28 | Spikes | Ground | Status | - | - |
| 52 | Icicle Crash | Ice | Physical | 85 | 90 |
Cloyster can learn these moves only when in a pre-evolved state. Check previous pokedex(es) for the levels required.
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tackle | Normal | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| Icicle Spear | Ice | Physical | 25 | 100 |
| Leer | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| Clamp | Water | Physical | 35 | 75 |
| Ice Shard | Ice | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| Razor Shell | Water | Physical | 75 | 95 |
| Whirlpool | Water | Special | 35 | 85 |
| Brine | Water | Special | 65 | 100 |
| Iron Defense | Steel | Status | - | - |
| Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 95 | 100 |
| Shell Smash | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Hydro Pump | Water | Special | 120 | 80 |
Cloyster learns the following moves in Generation 5 via breeding.
See the Cloyster egg moves page for details and compatible parents.
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Ring | Water | Status | - | - |
| Avalanche | Ice | Physical | 60 | 100 |
| Barrier | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| BubbleBeam | Water | Special | 65 | 100 |
| Icicle Spear | Ice | Physical | 25 | 100 |
| Mud Shot | Ground | Special | 55 | 95 |
| Rapid Spin | Normal | Physical | 20 | 100 |
| Rock Blast | Rock | Physical | 25 | 90 |
| Screech | Normal | Status | - | 85 |
| Take Down | Normal | Physical | 90 | 85 |
| Twineedle | Bug | Physical | 25 | 100 |
| Water Pulse | Water | Special | 60 | 100 |
Cloyster does not learn any tutor moves.
Cloyster does not learn any special moves.
Cloyster is compatible with these Generation 5 Hidden Machines:
| HM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Surf | Water | Special | 95 | 100 |
| 6 | Dive | Water | Physical | 80 | 100 |
Cloyster is compatible with these Generation 5 Technical Machines:
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 |
| 7 | Hail | Ice | Status | - | - |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 95 | 100 |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 120 | 70 |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 150 | 90 |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | - | - |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 27 | Return | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 41 | Torment | Dark | Status | - | 100 |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 64 | Explosion | Normal | Physical | 250 | 100 |
| 66 | Payback | Dark | Physical | 50 | 100 |
| 68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 |
| 79 | Frost Breath | Ice | Special | 40 | 90 |
| 84 | Poison Jab | Poison | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - |