Clauncher
TL;DR. Clauncher is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation VI. Base Stat Total: 330. They knock down flying prey by firing compressed water from their massive claws like shooting a pistol.
They knock down flying prey by firing compressed water from their massive claws like shooting a pistol.
Stat spread.
Total of 330. 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.
Clauncher 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, Clauncher reaches 1,088 CP at level 40 and 1,244 CP as a best buddy.
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Clauncher in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Clauncher across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #1003 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Clauncher.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Clauncher, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Clauncher?
Clauncher is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Clauncher weak to?
Clauncher takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Clauncher resistant to?
Clauncher resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.
How does Clauncher evolve?
Clauncher evolves into Clawitzer (Level 37).
What generation is Clauncher from?
Clauncher was introduced in Generation VI (the Kalos region). Its Pokédex number is #0692.
What are Clauncher's base stats?
Clauncher has HP 50, Attack 53, Defense 62, Special Attack 58, Special Defense 63, and Speed 44. Total base stat total: 330.
What are Clauncher's abilities?
Clauncher can have the ability Mega Launcher.
Is Clauncher legendary or mythical?
No. Clauncher is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Clauncher's best stat?
Clauncher's highest base stat is Special Defense at 63, which ranks 82nd of 154 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Clauncher good?
Clauncher has a base stat total of 330, the 741st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 107th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Clauncher 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 Clauncher is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Clauncher vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Clauncher | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 50 | 70 | -20 |
| Attack | 53 | 72 | -19 |
| Defense | 62 | 72 | -10 |
| Special Attack | 58 | 71 | -13 |
| Special Defense | 63 | 69 | -6 |
| Speed | 44 | 66 | -22 |
| Total | 330 | 420 | -90 |
Clauncher appears in 13 games.
Every mainline release where Clauncher is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Clauncher in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 1 game has a known habitat.
Clauncher appears in 3 episodes.
From XY022 (2014-04-10) through JN141 (2023-02-10).
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Clauncher card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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