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Cloyster

WaterIce

Bivalve Pokémon

KantoShiny obtainable

Characteristics

Height
1.5 m · 4′ 11″
Weight
132.5 kg · 292.1 lb
Gender
50.0% female · 50.0% male
Abilities
Shell Armor · Skill Link · Overcoat (Hidden)
Egg Group
Water3
Growth Rate
Slow
Catch Rate
60
Base Friendship
70

Base Stats

HP
50
Attack
95
Defense
180
Sp. Atk
85
Sp. Def
45
Speed
70
Base Stat Total525

Evolutionary Line

Use item · item Water Stone

Pokédex Numbers

Main-series regional Pokédexes only. DLC and local Pokédexes are nested beneath their parent region.

Kanto

Kanto#91

Johto

Johto#172

Kalos

Coastal Kalos#37

Alola

Alola#139

Galar

Galar#151
Isle of Armor#132

Paldea

Paldea#330

Location Data

Native encounter and acquisition records are organized in release order. Downloadable expansions are nested beneath the base game that is required to use them. Transfer-only compatibility and untracked side games are intentionally excluded.

Pokémon Black3 locations

Undella Bay

Super Rod Spots · Lv. 45–70 · 4%

Super Rod Spots · Lv. 45–70 · 1%

Unova Route 13

Super Rod Spots · Lv. 45–70 · 4%

Super Rod Spots · Lv. 45–70 · 1%

Undella Town

Super Rod Spots · Lv. 45–70 · 4%

Super Rod Spots · Lv. 45–70 · 1%

Pokémon White3 locations

Undella Bay

Super Rod Spots · Lv. 45–70 · 4%

Super Rod Spots · Lv. 45–70 · 1%

Unova Route 13

Super Rod Spots · Lv. 45–70 · 4%

Super Rod Spots · Lv. 45–70 · 1%

Undella Town

Super Rod Spots · Lv. 45–70 · 4%

Super Rod Spots · Lv. 45–70 · 1%

Pokémon Black 24 locations

Unova Route 13

Super Rod Spots · Lv. 50–70 · 4%

Super Rod Spots · Lv. 50–70 · 1%

Undella Town

Super Rod Spots · Lv. 50–70 · 4%

Super Rod Spots · Lv. 50–70 · 1%

Humilau City

Super Rod Spots · Lv. 50–70 · 4%

Super Rod Spots · Lv. 50–70 · 1%

Seaside Cave 1f

Super Rod Spots · Lv. 50–70 · 4%

Super Rod Spots · Lv. 50–70 · 1%

Pokémon White 24 locations

Unova Route 13

Super Rod Spots · Lv. 50–70 · 4%

Super Rod Spots · Lv. 50–70 · 1%

Undella Town

Super Rod Spots · Lv. 50–70 · 4%

Super Rod Spots · Lv. 50–70 · 1%

Humilau City

Super Rod Spots · Lv. 50–70 · 4%

Super Rod Spots · Lv. 50–70 · 1%

Seaside Cave 1f

Super Rod Spots · Lv. 50–70 · 4%

Super Rod Spots · Lv. 50–70 · 1%

Pokémon X1 location

Friend Safari Ice

Walk · Lv. 30 · 33%

Pokémon Y2 locations

Kalos Route 8

Super Rod · Lv. 35 · 5%

Friend Safari Ice

Walk · Lv. 30 · 33%

Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!2 locations

Seafoam Islands B3f

Overworld Water · Lv. 39–44 · 100%

Seafoam Islands B4f

Overworld Water · Lv. 39–44 · 100%

Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!2 locations

Seafoam Islands B3f

Overworld Water · Lv. 39–44 · 100%

Seafoam Islands B4f

Overworld Water · Lv. 39–44 · 100%

Pokémon Sword & Shield22 locations

Base Game

Pokémon Sword

East Lake Axewell

Wanderer Water · Lv. 46 · 100%

Wanderer Water · Lv. 60 · 100%

Giants Seat

Bubbling Spots · Lv. 30–35 · 5%

Bubbling Spots · Lv. 60 · 5%

West Lake Axewell

Wanderer Water · Lv. 46 · 100%

Wanderer Water · Lv. 60 · 100%

West Lake Axewell Max Den A

Max Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 50%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 25%

West Lake Axewell Max Den B

Max Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 50%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 25%

West Lake Axewell Max Den C

Max Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 50%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 25%

North Lake Miloch Max Den E

Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 20%

Max Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 10%

North Lake Miloch Max Den F

Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 20%

Max Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 10%

South Lake Miloch Max Den D

Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 20%

Max Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 10%

South Lake Miloch Max Den E

Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 20%

Max Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 10%

Stony Wilderness Max Den D

Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 20%

Max Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 35%

Dusty Bowl Max Den E

Max Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 50%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 25%

Dusty Bowl Max Den F

Max Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 50%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 25%

Pokémon Shield

East Lake Axewell

Wanderer Water · Lv. 46 · 100%

Wanderer Water · Lv. 60 · 100%

Giants Seat

Bubbling Spots · Lv. 30–35 · 5%

Bubbling Spots · Lv. 60 · 5%

West Lake Axewell

Wanderer Water · Lv. 46 · 100%

Wanderer Water · Lv. 60 · 100%

West Lake Axewell Max Den A

Max Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 50%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 25%

West Lake Axewell Max Den B

Max Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 50%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 25%

West Lake Axewell Max Den C

Max Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 50%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 25%

North Lake Miloch Max Den E

Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 20%

Max Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 20%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 10%

North Lake Miloch Max Den F

Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 20%

Max Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 20%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 10%

South Lake Miloch Max Den D

Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 20%

Max Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 20%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 10%

South Lake Miloch Max Den E

Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 20%

Max Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 20%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 10%

Stony Wilderness Max Den D

Max Raid · Lv. 35–40 · 20%

Max Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 35%

Dusty Bowl Max Den E

Max Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 50%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 25%

Dusty Bowl Max Den F

Max Raid · Lv. 45–50 · 15%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 20%

The Isle of Armor

Pokémon Sword

Challenge Beach

Wanderer Water · Lv. 42 · 100%

Wanderer Water · Lv. 60 · 100%

Courageous Cavern

Bubbling Spots · Lv. 16–21 · 10%

Bubbling Spots · Lv. 60 · 10%

Loop Lagoon

Bubbling Spots · Lv. 19–24 · 10%

Bubbling Spots · Lv. 60 · 10%

Wanderer Water · Lv. 42 · 100%

Wanderer Water · Lv. 60 · 100%

Fields Of Honor Max Den J

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 20%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 15%

Challenge Beach Max Den G

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 20%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 15%

Loop Lagoon Max Den A

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 20%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 15%

Workout Sea Max Den G

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 15%

Stepping Stone Sea Max Den C

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 15%

Insular Sea Max Den E

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 15%

Pokémon Shield

Challenge Beach

Wanderer Water · Lv. 42 · 100%

Wanderer Water · Lv. 60 · 100%

Courageous Cavern

Bubbling Spots · Lv. 16–21 · 10%

Bubbling Spots · Lv. 60 · 10%

Loop Lagoon

Bubbling Spots · Lv. 19–24 · 10%

Bubbling Spots · Lv. 60 · 10%

Wanderer Water · Lv. 42 · 100%

Wanderer Water · Lv. 60 · 100%

Fields Of Honor Max Den J

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 20%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 15%

Challenge Beach Max Den G

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 20%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 15%

Loop Lagoon Max Den A

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 20%

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 15%

Workout Sea Max Den G

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 15%

Stepping Stone Sea Max Den C

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 15%

Insular Sea Max Den E

Max Raid · Lv. 55–60 · 15%

Masterdex acquisition notes

RBY FRLG PE
  • Obtain this Pokémon from one of the permitted source games listed by the Masterdex workbook.

Pokédex Entries

Pokémon Red, Blue & LeafGreenView entryHide entry

When attacked, it launches its horns in quick volleys. Its innards have never been seen.

Pokémon YellowView entryHide entry

For protection, it uses its harder- than-diamonds shell. It also shoots spikes from the shell.

Pokémon GoldView entryHide entry

Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superi­ or strength.

Pokémon Silver & SoulSilverView entryHide entry

CLOYSTER that live in seas with harsh tidal currents grow large, sharp spikes on their shells.

Pokémon CrystalView entryHide entry

Even a missile can't break the spikes it uses to stab opponents. They're even hard­ er than its shell.

Pokémon Ruby & SapphireView entryHide entry

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.

Pokémon FireRed, Y & SwordView entryHide entry

Its shell is extremely hard. It cannot be shattered, even with a bomb. The shell opens only when it is attacking.

Pokémon EmeraldView entryHide entry

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.

Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2 & White 2View entryHide entry

It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes.

Pokémon HeartGold & ShieldView entryHide entry

Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength.

Pokémon X & ScarletView entryHide entry

Cloyster that live in seas with harsh tidal currents grow large, sharp spikes on their shells.

Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha SapphireView entryHide entry

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.

Pokémon SunView entryHide entry

Its hard shell cannot be shattered—not even by a bomb. The contents of the shell remain unknown.

Pokémon MoonView entryHide entry

Excavation of the tombs of ancient hunting tribes has turned up many spears tipped with spikes that had fallen off this Pokémon’s shell.

Pokémon Ultra SunView entryHide entry

If areas of Cloyster’s very hard shell get damaged, those areas swell, gradually growing into large sharp spikes.

Pokémon Ultra MoonView entryHide entry

Slowpoke tails are its favorite food. It has even been known to come up on land to look for Slowpoke from time to time.

Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! & Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!View entryHide entry

For protection, it uses its harder-than-diamond shell. It also shoots spikes from the shell.

Pokémon VioletView entryHide entry

When attacked, it launches its spikes in quick volleys. Its innards have never been seen.

My Collection

0 individuals recorded for this species.

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