Clauncher

Clauncher is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 6. It is known as the Water Gun Pokémon.

It has an oversized claw on one of its arms. This useful claw can seize prey and shoot water at others as a projectile.

Clauncher

Clauncher artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 692
Type Water
Species Water Gun Pokémon
Height 0.5 m (1′08″)
Weight 8.3 kg (18.3 lbs)
Abilities 1. Mega Launcher
Local № 032 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos)
349 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
339 (Scarlet/Violet)
196 (The Isle of Armor)

Training

EV yield 1 Special Attack
Catch rate 225 (29.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 66
Growth Rate Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Water 1, Water 3
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 15 (3,599–3,855 steps)

Base stats

HP 50
210 304
Attack 53
99 225
Defense 62
116 245
Sp. Atk 58
108 236
Sp. Def 63
117 247
Speed 44
83 205
Total 330 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 Clauncher.

NorFirWatEleGraIceFigPoiGro
½½22½
FlyPsyBugRocGhoDraDarSteFai
½

Evolution chart

#692
Clauncher
Water
(Level 37)
#693
Clawitzer
Water

Clauncher changes

Pokédex entries

X
Omega Ruby		 They knock down flying prey by firing compressed water from their massive claws like shooting a pistol.
Y
Alpha Sapphire		 Through controlled explosions of internal gas, it can expel water like a pistol shot. At close distances, it can shatter rock.
Ultra Sun Its claws occasionally fall off, and it keeps a low profile until they grow back. The meat of its claws is so delicious!
Ultra Moon It moves around by jetting water from its right pincer. It has a poor sense of balance, so it’s terrible at swimming straight.
Sword Clauncher’s claws can fall off during battle, but they’ll regenerate. The meat inside the claws is popular as a delicacy in Galar.
Shield By detonating gas that accumulates in its right claw, this Pokémon launches water like a bullet. This is how Clauncher defeats its enemies.
Scarlet This Pokémon launches water by detonating gas inside its right claw. It snipes flying Pokémon.
Violet Clauncher’s claws will regrow if they fall off. The meat inside the claws is edible, but it has a distinct flavor that doesn’t appeal to all tastes.

Moves learned by Clauncher

Scarlet/Violet Sword/Shield

Moves learnt by level up

Clauncher learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1SplashNormalStatus — —
1Water GunWaterSpecial 40 100
5Vise GripNormalPhysical 55 100
10FlailNormalPhysical — 100
15Aqua JetWaterPhysical 40 100
20Smack DownRockPhysical 50 100
25Hone ClawsDarkStatus — —
30Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
35Swords DanceNormalStatus — —
40Aura SphereFightingSpecial 80 ∞
45BounceFlyingPhysical 85 85
50Muddy WaterWaterSpecial 90 85
55CrabhammerWaterPhysical 100 90

Egg moves

Clauncher learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Clauncher gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aqua TailWaterPhysical 90 90
Bubble BeamWaterSpecial 65 100
EntrainmentNormalStatus — 100

Moves learnt by TM

Clauncher is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
05Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
07ProtectNormalStatus — —
11Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
18ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
21PounceBugPhysical 50 100
22Chilling WaterWaterSpecial 50 100
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
34Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
35Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
45VenoshockPoisonSpecial 65 100
47EndureNormalStatus — —
50Rain DanceWaterStatus — —
60U-turnBugPhysical 70 100
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
77WaterfallWaterPhysical 80 100
85RestPsychicStatus — —
86Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
88Swords DanceNormalStatus — —
93Flash CannonSteelSpecial 80 100
94Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
103SubstituteNormalStatus — —
110LiquidationWaterPhysical 85 100
112Aura SphereFightingSpecial 80 ∞
115Dragon PulseDragonSpecial 85 100
123SurfWaterSpecial 90 100
130Helping HandNormalStatus — —
135Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
142Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80
143BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100

Moves learnt by level up

Clauncher learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1SplashNormalStatus — —
1Water GunWaterSpecial 40 100
5Vise GripNormalPhysical 55 100
10FlailNormalPhysical — 100
15Aqua JetWaterPhysical 40 100
20Smack DownRockPhysical 50 100
25Hone ClawsDarkStatus — —
30Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
35Swords DanceNormalStatus — —
40Aura SphereFightingSpecial 80 ∞
45BounceFlyingPhysical 85 85
50Muddy WaterWaterSpecial 90 85
55CrabhammerWaterPhysical 100 90

Egg moves

Clauncher learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Clauncher gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aqua TailWaterPhysical 90 90
Bubble BeamWaterSpecial 65 100
EntrainmentNormalStatus — 100

Move Tutor moves

Clauncher can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Flip TurnWaterPhysical 60 100
Terrain PulseNormalSpecial 50 100

Moves learnt by TM

Clauncher is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
21RestPsychicStatus — —
22Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
24SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
25ProtectNormalStatus — —
27Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
31AttractNormalStatus — 100
33Rain DanceWaterStatus — —
39FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
41Helping HandNormalStatus — —
45DiveWaterPhysical 80 100
52BounceFlyingPhysical 85 85
56U-turnBugPhysical 70 100
74VenoshockPoisonSpecial 65 100
76RoundNormalSpecial 60 100

Moves learnt by TR

Clauncher is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
00Swords DanceNormalStatus — —
04SurfWaterSpecial 90 100
05Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
16WaterfallWaterPhysical 80 100
20SubstituteNormalStatus — —
22Sludge BombPoisonSpecial 90 100
26EndureNormalStatus — —
27Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
31Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
45Muddy WaterWaterSpecial 90 85
56Aura SphereFightingSpecial 80 ∞
62Dragon PulseDragonSpecial 85 100
70Flash CannonSteelSpecial 80 100
78Sludge WavePoisonSpecial 95 100
84ScaldWaterSpecial 80 100

Clauncher sprites

Type Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Clauncher sprite from X & Y Clauncher sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Clauncher sprite from Sword & Shield Clauncher sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Clauncher Shiny sprite from X & Y Clauncher Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon — —

Where to find Clauncher

X Route 8, Cyllage City, Ambrette Town
Y
Omega Ruby		 Trade/migrate from another game
Alpha Sapphire Route 105, 106, 107, 108, 109
Sun
Moon		 Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun Breed Clawitzer
Ultra Moon Trade/migrate from another game
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee		 Not available in this game
Sword Honeycalm Island, Honeycalm Sea, Insular Sea, Stepping-Stone Sea, Workout Sea
Shield Trade/migrate from another game
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Legends: Arceus		 Not available in this game
Scarlet Trade/migrate from another game
Violet Casseroya Lake, North Province (Area One), North Province (Area Three), East Province (Area One), East Province (Area Two), East Province (Area Three), South Province (Area One), South Province (Area Four), South Province (Area Five), South Province (Area Six), West Province (Area One), West Province (Area Two), Glaseado Mountain, North Paldean Sea, East Paldean Sea, South Paldean Sea, West Paldean Sea

Answers to Clauncher questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian Clauncher
Japanese ウデッポウ (Udeppou)
German Scampisto
French Flingouste

Name origin

claw
pincer, talon
launch
throw, project