Cloyster

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Cloyster is a Water/Ice type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Bivalve Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	091
Type	Water Ice
Species	Bivalve Pokémon
Height	1.5 m (4′11″)
Weight	132.5 kg (292.1 lbs)
Abilities	1. Shell Armor 2. Skill Link Overcoat (hidden ability)
Local №	091 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 170 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 091 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 172 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 037 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 116 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 139 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 091 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 151 (Sword/Shield) 132 (The Isle of Armor)

Training

EV yield	2 Defense
Catch rate	60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	184
Growth Rate	Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Water 3
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP	50	210	304
Attack	95	175	317
Defense	180	328	504
Sp. Atk	85	157	295
Sp. Def	45	85	207
Speed	70	130	262
Total	525	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 Cloyster.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
		½	2	2	¼	2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
			2

Evolution chart

#090
Shellder
Water

(use Water Stone)

#091
Cloyster
Water · Ice

Cloyster changes

In Generation 3, Cloyster does not have the Skill Link ability.
In Generation 1, Cloyster has a base Special stat of 85.
In Generations 1-4, Cloyster has a base experience yield of 203.
In Generations 2-7, Cloyster has a base Friendship value of 70.

Pokédex entries

Red Blue	When attacked, it launches its horns in quick volleys. Its innards have never been seen.
Yellow	For protection, it uses its harder-than-diamonds shell. It also shoots spikes from the shell.
Gold	Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength.
Silver	CLOYSTER that live in seas with harsh tidal currents grow large, sharp spikes on their shells.
Crystal	Even a missile can’t break the spikes it uses to stab opponents. They’re even harder than its shell.
Ruby Sapphire	CLOYSTER is capable of swimming in the sea. It does so by swallowing water, then jetting it out toward the rear. This POKéMON shoots spikes from its shell using the same system.
FireRed	Its shell is extremely hard. It cannot be shattered, even with a bomb. The shell opens only when it is attacking.
LeafGreen	When attacked, it launches its horns in quick volleys. Its innards have never been seen.
Emerald	It swims in the sea by swallowing water, then jetting it out toward the rear. The CLOYSTER shoots spikes from its shell using the same system.
Diamond Pearl Platinum	It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes.
HeartGold	Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength.
SoulSilver	CLOYSTER that live in seas with harsh tidal currents grow large, sharp spikes on their shells.
Black White Black 2 White 2	It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes.
X	Cloyster that live in seas with harsh tidal currents grow large, sharp spikes on their shells.
Y	Its shell is extremely hard. It cannot be shattered, even with a bomb. The shell opens only when it is attacking.
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Cloyster is capable of swimming in the sea. It does so by swallowing water, then jetting it out toward the rear. This Pokémon shoots spikes from its shell using the same system.
Sun	Its hard shell cannot be shattered—not even by a bomb. The contents of the shell remain unknown.
Moon	Excavation of the tombs of ancient hunting tribes has turned up many spears tipped with spikes that had fallen off this Pokémon’s shell.
Ultra Sun	If areas of Cloyster’s very hard shell get damaged, those areas swell, gradually growing into large sharp spikes.
Ultra Moon	Slowpoke tails are its favorite food. It has even been known to come up on land to look for Slowpoke from time to time.
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	For protection, it uses its harder-than-diamonds shell. It also shoots spikes from the shell.
Sword	Its shell is extremely hard. It cannot be shattered, even with a bomb. The shell opens only when it is attacking.
Shield	Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength.
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl	It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes.

Moves learned by Cloyster

In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Sword/Shield

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Aurora Beam	Ice	65	100
1	Hydro Pump	Water	110	80
1	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
1	Ice Shard	Ice	40	100
1	Icicle Crash	Ice	85	90
1	Icicle Spear	Ice	25	100
1	Iron Defense	Steel	—	—
1	Leer	Normal	—	100
1	Protect	Normal	—	—
1	Razor Shell	Water	75	95
1	Shell Smash	Normal	—	—
1	Spikes	Ground	—	—
1	Supersonic	Normal	—	55
1	Tackle	Normal	40	100
1	Toxic Spikes	Poison	—	—
1	Water Gun	Water	40	100
1	Whirlpool	Water	35	85
1	Withdraw	Water	—	—

Moves learnt on evolution

Cloyster learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Icicle Spear	Ice		25	100

Egg moves

Cloyster learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Cloyster egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Aqua Ring	Water	—	—
Bubble Beam	Water	65	100
Icicle Spear	Ice	25	100
Life Dew	Water	—	—
Mud Shot	Ground	55	95
Rapid Spin	Normal	50	100
Rock Blast	Rock	25	90
Screech	Normal	—	85
Take Down	Normal	90	85

Moves learnt by TM

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

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Water Pulse	Water	60	100
07	Hail	Ice	—	—
13	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
16	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
41	Torment	Dark	—	100
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
55	Brine	Water	65	100
58	Endure	Normal	—	—
64	Explosion	Normal	250	100
66	Payback	Dark	50	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
72	Avalanche	Ice	60	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
84	Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
95	Surf	Water	90	100

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Aurora Beam	Ice	65	100
1	Hydro Pump	Water	110	80
1	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
1	Ice Shard	Ice	40	100
1	Icicle Crash	Ice	85	90
1	Icicle Spear	Ice	25	100
1	Iron Defense	Steel	—	—
1	Leer	Normal	—	100
1	Protect	Normal	—	—
1	Razor Shell	Water	75	95
1	Shell Smash	Normal	—	—
1	Spikes	Ground	—	—
1	Supersonic	Normal	—	55
1	Tackle	Normal	40	100
1	Toxic Spikes	Poison	—	—
1	Water Gun	Water	40	100
1	Whirlpool	Water	35	85
1	Withdraw	Water	—	—

Moves learnt on evolution

Cloyster learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Icicle Spear	Ice		25	100

Egg moves

Cloyster learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Cloyster egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Aqua Ring	Water	—	—
Bubble Beam	Water	65	100
Life Dew	Water	—	—
Water Pulse	Water	60	100

Move Tutor moves

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

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Steel Roller	Steel		130	100

Moves learnt by TM

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

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
07	Pin Missile	Bug	25	95
08	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
09	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
16	Screech	Normal	—	85
17	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
20	Self-Destruct	Normal	200	100
21	Rest	Psychic	—	—
24	Snore	Normal	50	100
25	Protect	Normal	—	—
27	Icy Wind	Ice	55	95
31	Attract	Normal	—	100
33	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
35	Hail	Ice	—	—
36	Whirlpool	Water	35	85
39	Facade	Normal	70	100
40	Swift	Normal	60	∞
45	Dive	Water	80	100
46	Weather Ball	Normal	50	100
51	Icicle Spear	Ice	25	100
53	Mud Shot	Ground	55	95
54	Rock Blast	Rock	25	90
55	Brine	Water	65	100
57	Payback	Dark	50	100
64	Avalanche	Ice	60	100
76	Round	Normal	60	100
83	Razor Shell	Water	75	95
96	Smart Strike	Steel	70	—

Moves learnt by TR

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

TR	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Hydro Pump	Water	110	80
04	Surf	Water	90	100
05	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
06	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
19	Tri Attack	Normal	80	100
20	Substitute	Normal	—	—
23	Spikes	Ground	—	—
26	Endure	Normal	—	—
27	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
46	Iron Defense	Steel	—	—
54	Toxic Spikes	Poison	—	—
57	Poison Jab	Poison	80	100
98	Liquidation	Water	85	100

In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Cloyster sprites

Type	Generation 1	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
Normal
Shiny	—							—

See all Cloyster sprites

Where to find Cloyster

Red Blue Yellow	Evolve Shellder
Gold Silver Crystal	Evolve Shellder
Ruby Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed	Evolve Shellder
LeafGreen Emerald	Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver	Evolve Shellder
Black White	Route 13, Undella Bay, Undella Town
Black 2 White 2	Route 13, Undella Town, Humilau City, Seaside Cave
X	Trade/migrate from another game
Y	Route 8
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Evolve Shellder
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Seafoam Islands
Sword Shield	Giant's Seat, Courageous Cavern, Loop Lagoon
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl	Evolve Shellder
Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game

Answers to Cloyster questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian	Cloyster
Japanese	パルシェン (Parshen)
German	Austos
French	Crustabri

Name origin

clam: marine creature
oyster: marine creature
cloister: to confine or seclude oneself