Clamperl

Clamperl is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.

Pokédex data

National № 0366
Type Water
Species Bivalve Pokémon
Height 0.4 m (1′04″)
Weight 52.5 kg (115.7 lbs)
Abilities 1. Shell Armor
Rattled (hidden ability)
Local № 0176 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0141 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos)
0185 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0140 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)

Training

EV yield 1 Defense
Catch rate 255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 69
Growth Rate Erratic

Breeding

Egg Groups Water 1
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

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 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Clamperl.

Evolution chart

(trade holding Deep Sea Tooth)
(trade holding Deep Sea Scale)

Clamperl changes

Pokédex entries

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.
FireRed
LeafGreen
It is protected by a sturdy shell. Once in a lifetime, it makes a magnificent pearl.
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.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
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.
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.
X When it evolves, it makes a mysterious pearl that amplifies psychic powers when it’s held.
Y It is protected by a sturdy shell. Once in a lifetime, it makes a magnificent pearl.
Omega 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.
Alpha 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.
Ultra Sun 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.
Ultra Moon Clamperl’s pearls are exceedingly precious. They can be more than 10 times as costly as Shellder’s pearls.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.

Moves learned by Clamperl

Moves learnt by level up

Clamperl learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Iron DefenseSteelStatus
1Water GunWaterSpecial 40 100
1WhirlpoolWaterSpecial 35 85
50Shell SmashNormalStatus

Egg moves

Clamperl learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Clamperl gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aqua RingWaterStatus
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
Muddy WaterWaterSpecial 90 85
SupersonicNormalStatus 55

Moves learnt by TM

Clamperl is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
03Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
07HailIceStatus
13Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
14BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
17ProtectNormalStatus
18Rain DanceWaterStatus
32Double TeamNormalStatus
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus
45AttractNormalStatus 100
49ScaldWaterSpecial 80 100
55BrineWaterSpecial 65 100
58EndureNormalStatus
82Sleep TalkNormalStatus
87SwaggerNormalStatus 85
90SubstituteNormalStatus
95SurfWaterSpecial 90 100
99WaterfallWaterPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt by level up

Clamperl learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1ClampWaterPhysical 35 85
1Iron DefenseSteelStatus
1Water GunWaterSpecial 40 100
1WhirlpoolWaterSpecial 35 85
50Shell SmashNormalStatus

Egg moves

Clamperl learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Clamperl gen 7 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aqua RingWaterStatus
BarrierPsychicStatus
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
BrineWaterSpecial 65 100
Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
EndureNormalStatus
Mud SportGroundStatus
Muddy WaterWaterSpecial 90 85
RefreshNormalStatus
SupersonicNormalStatus 55
Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100

Move Tutor moves

Clamperl can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
Iron DefenseSteelStatus
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100

Moves learnt by TM

Clamperl is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

Transfer-only moves

Clamperl can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
CaptivateNormalStatus 100 Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 6 — TM
DiveWaterPhysical 80 100 Generation 6 — HM

Clamperl sprites

Type Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Clamperl sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Clamperl sprite from Diamond & Pearl Clamperl sprite from Black & White Clamperl sprite from X & Y Clamperl sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Shiny Clamperl Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Clamperl Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Clamperl Shiny sprite from Black & White Clamperl Shiny sprite from X & Y Clamperl Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Where to find Clamperl

Ruby
Sapphire
Route 124, 126
FireRed
LeafGreen
Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald Route 124, 126
Diamond
Pearl
Route 219, 221
Platinum Trade/migrate from another game
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Route 19
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
Route 4
X
Y
Route 12
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Route 107, 124, 126, 128, 129, 130
Sun
Moon
Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Route 15, Melemele Sea, Hau'oli City
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Not available in this game
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Route 219, 221, Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Other languages

English Clamperl
Japanese パールル (Pearlulu)
German Perlu
French Coquiperl
Italian Clamperl
Spanish Clamperl
Korean 진주몽 (jinjumong)
Chinese (Simplified) 珍珠贝
Chinese (Traditional) 珍珠貝

 

English Bivalve Pokémon
Japanese 2まいがいポケモン
German Muschel-Pokémon
French Pokémon Bivalve
Italian Pokémon Bivalve
Spanish Pokémon Bivalvo
Korean 두조개포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 双壳贝宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 雙殼貝寶可夢

Name origin

clam
hard-shelled marine creature
pearl
gem found in clams/oysters
clamp
to grip or shut tightly