TL;DR. Clamperl is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 345. 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.
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.
Stat spread.
Total of 345. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Clamperl in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Clamperl reaches 1,270 CP at level 40 and 1,453 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Clamperl first appeared on February 23, 2019, during Clamperl Limited Research.
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Feb 16 to Feb 21, 2026, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 16 to Feb 21, 2026 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| May 2 to May 16, 2024 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Feb 22 to Mar 1, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Aug 23 to Aug 31, 2019 | 2-star | Water Festival 2019 |
| May 21 to May 29, 2019 | 2-star | Extraordinary Raid Week |
Clamperl in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Clamperl across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #1021 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Clamperl.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Clamperl, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Clamperl?
Clamperl is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Clamperl weak to?
Clamperl takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Clamperl resistant to?
Clamperl resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.
How does Clamperl evolve?
Clamperl evolves into Huntail (Trade holding Deep Sea Tooth) or Gorebyss (Trade holding Deep Sea Scale).
What generation is Clamperl from?
Clamperl was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0366.
What are Clamperl's base stats?
Clamperl has HP 35, Attack 64, Defense 85, Special Attack 74, Special Defense 55, and Speed 32. Total base stat total: 345.
What are Clamperl's abilities?
Clamperl can have the ability Shell Armor, plus the Hidden Ability Rattled.
Is Clamperl legendary or mythical?
No. Clamperl is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Clamperl's best stat?
Clamperl's highest base stat is Defense at 85, which ranks 44th of 154 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Clamperl good?
Clamperl has a base stat total of 345, the 714th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 101st among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Clamperl as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Clamperl is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Clamperl vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Clamperl | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 35 | 70 | -35 |
| Attack | 64 | 72 | -8 |
| Defense | 85 | 72 | +13 |
| Special Attack | 74 | 71 | +3 |
| Special Defense | 55 | 69 | -14 |
| Speed | 32 | 66 | -34 |
| Total | 345 | 420 | -75 |
Clamperl appears in 21 games.
Every mainline release where Clamperl is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Clamperl.
Every main-series game Clamperl is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 219 and 221 (Super Rod)
- WildGrand Underground - Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildRoute 15, Melemele Sea (Fishing)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 12 (Good Rod)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildRoutes 107, 124, 126, 128, 129, 130 (Underwater)
Generation VObtainable
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoute 4 (Fishing)
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 219 and 221 (Super Rod)
- PlatinumTrade
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoute 19 (Surfing during a Swarm)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- WildUnderwater (Routes 124 and 126)
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Clamperl appears in 3 episodes.
From AG093 (2004-09-09) through AG174 (2006-04-27).
TCG Pocket appearances
Clamperl in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Clamperl
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