Artwork of Cloyster
Name Cloyster (french: Crustabri, japonais: パルシェン Parshen)
Types
Genus Bivalve Pokémon
Height 1.5 m
Weight 132 kg
Abilities
  1. Shell Armor
  2. Skill Link
  3. Overcoat
Egg groups
  1. Water 3
Hatch time 5355 steps
Effort points
  • +2 Defense
Base experience 184 exp.
Experience at level 100 1 250 000 exp.
Gender ratio 50.0% female, 50.0% male
Color Purple
Capture rate 60
Descriptions
  • Red

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

  • 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 superi­ or 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 hard­ er than its shell.

  • Ruby

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Diamond

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

  • Pearl

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

  • 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

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

  • White

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

  • Black 2

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

  • 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

    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.

  • 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!

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

  • Let's Go, Eevee!

    For protection, it uses its harder-than-diamond 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.

Moves
Moves learned per level by Cloyster
Name Level Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Supersonic 1 55 20
Aurora Beam 1 65 100 20
Withdraw 1 40
Protect 1 10
Toxic Spikes 1 20
Spike Cannon 13 20 100 15
Spikes 28 20
Icicle Crash 52 85 90 10
Supersonic 1 55 20
Aurora Beam 1 65 100 20
Withdraw 1 40
Protect 1 10
Toxic Spikes 1 20
Spike Cannon 13 20 100 15
Spikes 28 20
Icicle Crash 52 85 90 10
Supersonic 1 55 20
Aurora Beam 1 65 100 20
Withdraw 1 40
Protect 1 10
Spikes 33 20
Spike Cannon 41 20 100 15
Supersonic 1 55 20
Aurora Beam 1 65 100 20
Withdraw 1 40
Protect 1 10
Spikes 33 20
Spike Cannon 41 20 100 15
Supersonic 1 55 20
Aurora Beam 1 65 100 20
Withdraw 1 40
Protect 1 10
Toxic Spikes 1 20
Spikes 28 20
Spike Cannon 40 20 100 15
Supersonic 1 55 20
Aurora Beam 1 65 100 20
Withdraw 1 40
Protect 1 10
Spikes 33 20
Spike Cannon 41 20 100 15
Supersonic 1 55 20
Aurora Beam 1 65 100 20
Withdraw 1 40
Protect 1 10
Spikes 36 20
Spike Cannon 43 20 100 15
Supersonic 1 55 20
Aurora Beam 1 65 100 20
Withdraw 1 40
Protect 1 10
Spike Cannon 41 20 100 15
Supersonic 1 55 20
Aurora Beam 1 65 100 20
Withdraw 1 40
Protect 1 10
Toxic Spikes 1 20
Spikes 28 20
Spike Cannon 40 20 100 15
Spike Cannon 0 20 100 15
Tackle 1 40 100 35
Twineedle 1 25 100 20
Leer 1 100 30
Water Gun 1 40 100 25
Withdraw 1 40
Barrier 1 20
Spike Cannon 1 20 100 15
Supersonic 1 55 20
Hydro Pump 1 110 80 5
Aurora Beam 1 65 100 20
Withdraw 1 40
Protect 1 10
Toxic Spikes 1 20
Shell Smash 1 15
Spike Cannon 13 20 100 15
Spikes 28 20
Icicle Crash 50 85 90 10
Supersonic 1 55 20
Aurora Beam 1 65 100 20
Withdraw 1 40
Protect 1 10
Toxic Spikes 1 20
Spikes 28 20
Spike Cannon 40 20 100 15
Supersonic 1 55 20
Aurora Beam 1 65 100 20
Withdraw 1 40
Clamp 1 35 85 15
Spike Cannon 50 20 100 15
Supersonic 1 55 20
Aurora Beam 1 65 100 20
Withdraw 1 40
Protect 1 10
Spikes 33 20
Spike Cannon 41 20 100 15
Supersonic 1 55 20
Hydro Pump 1 110 80 5
Aurora Beam 1 65 100 20
Withdraw 1 40
Protect 1 10
Toxic Spikes 1 20
Shell Smash 1 15
Spike Cannon 13 20 100 15
Spikes 28 20
Icicle Crash 50 85 90 10
Icicle Spear 0 25 100 30
Tackle 1 40 100 35
Leer 1 100 30
Supersonic 1 55 20
Water Gun 1 40 100 25
Hydro Pump 1 110 80 5
Ice Beam 1 90 100 10
Aurora Beam 1 65 100 20
Withdraw 1 40
Protect 1 10
Spikes 1 20
Whirlpool 1 35 85 15
Icicle Spear 1 25 100 30
Iron Defense 1 15
Toxic Spikes 1 20
Ice Shard 1 40 100 30
Shell Smash 1 15
Razor Shell 1 75 95 10
Icicle Crash 1 85 90 10
Supersonic 1 55 20
Hydro Pump 1 110 80 5
Aurora Beam 1 65 100 20
Withdraw 1 40
Protect 1 10
Toxic Spikes 1 20
Shell Smash 1 15
Spike Cannon 13 20 100 15
Spikes 28 20
Icicle Crash 50 85 90 10
Supersonic 1 55 20
Hydro Pump 1 110 80 5
Aurora Beam 1 65 100 20
Withdraw 1 40
Protect 1 10
Toxic Spikes 1 20
Shell Smash 1 15
Spike Cannon 13 20 100 15
Spikes 28 20
Icicle Crash 50 85 90 10
Supersonic 1 55 20
Aurora Beam 1 65 100 20
Withdraw 1 40
Protect 1 10
Spikes 33 20
Spike Cannon 41 20 100 15
Supersonic 1 55 20
Aurora Beam 1 65 100 20
Withdraw 1 40
Clamp 1 35 85 15
Spike Cannon 50 20 100 15
Moves learned by machines by Cloyster
Name TM Type Category Power Accuracy PP
Surf HM03 90 100 15
Dive HM06 80 100 10
Toxic TM06 90 10
Hail TM07 10
Hidden Power TM10 60 100 15
Ice Beam TM13 90 100 10
Blizzard TM14 110 70 5
Hyper Beam TM15 150 90 5
Protect TM17 10
Rain Dance TM18 5
Frustration TM21 100 20
Return TM27 100 20
Double Team TM32 15
Torment TM41 100 15
Facade TM42 70 100 20
Rest TM44 10
Attract TM45 100 15
Round TM48 60 100 15
Explosion TM64 250 100 5
Payback TM66 50 100 10
Giga Impact TM68 150 90 5
Frost Breath TM79 60 90 10
Poison Jab TM84 80 100 20
Swagger TM87 85 15
Substitute TM90 10
Surf HM03 90 100 15
Dive HM06 80 100 10
Toxic TM06 90 10
Hail TM07 10
Hidden Power TM10 60 100 15
Ice Beam TM13 90 100 10
Blizzard TM14 110 70 5
Hyper Beam TM15 150 90 5
Protect TM17 10
Rain Dance TM18 5
Frustration TM21 100 20
Return TM27 100 20
Double Team TM32 15
Torment TM41 100 15
Facade TM42 70 100 20
Rest TM44 10
Attract TM45 100 15
Round TM48 60 100 15
Explosion TM64 250 100 5
Payback TM66 50 100 10
Giga Impact TM68 150 90 5
Frost Breath TM79 60 90 10
Poison Jab TM84 80 100 20
Swagger TM87 85 15
Substitute TM90 10
Surf HM03 90 100 15
Dive HM08 80 100 10
Water Pulse TM03 60 100 20
Toxic TM06 90 10
Hail TM07 10
Hidden Power TM10 60 100 15
Ice Beam TM13 90 100 10
Blizzard TM14 110 70 5
Hyper Beam TM15 150 90 5
Protect TM17 10
Rain Dance TM18 5
Frustration TM21 100 20
Return TM27 100 20
Double Team TM32 15
Torment TM41 100 15
Facade TM42 70 100 20
Secret Power TM43 70 100 20
Rest TM44 10
Attract TM45 100 15
Surf HM03 90 100 15
Whirlpool HM06 35 85 15
Curse TM03 10
Toxic TM06 90 10
Hidden Power TM10 60 100 15
Snore TM13 50 100 15
Blizzard TM14 110 70 5
Hyper Beam TM15 150 90 5
Icy Wind TM16 55 95 15
Protect TM17 10
Rain Dance TM18 5
Endure TM20 10
Frustration TM21 100 20
Return TM27 100 20
Double Team TM32 15
Swagger TM34 85 15
Sleep Talk TM35 10
Swift TM39 60 20
Rest TM44 10
Attract TM45 100 15
Surf HM03 90 100 15
Water Pulse TM03 60 100 20
Toxic TM06 90 10
Hail TM07 10
Hidden Power TM10 60 100 15
Ice Beam TM13 90 100 10
Blizzard TM14 110 70 5
Hyper Beam TM15 150 90 5
Protect TM17 10
Rain Dance TM18 5
Frustration TM21 100 20
Return TM27 100 20
Double Team TM32 15
Torment TM41 100 15
Facade TM42 70 100 20
Secret Power TM43 70 100 20
Rest TM44 10
Attract TM45 100 15
Brine TM55 65 100 10
Endure TM58 10
Explosion TM64 250 100 5
Payback TM66 50 100 10
Giga Impact TM68 150 90 5
Avalanche TM72 60 100 10
Captivate TM78 100 20
Sleep Talk TM82 10
Natural Gift TM83 100 15
Poison Jab TM84 80 100 20
Swagger TM87 85 15
Substitute TM90 10
Surf HM03 90 100 15
Dive HM08 80 100 10
Water Pulse TM03 60 100 20
Toxic TM06 90 10
Hail TM07 10
Hidden Power TM10 60 100 15
Ice Beam TM13 90 100 10
Blizzard TM14 110 70 5
Hyper Beam TM15 150 90 5
Protect TM17 10
Rain Dance TM18 5
Frustration TM21 100 20
Return TM27 100 20
Double Team TM32 15
Torment TM41 100 15
Facade TM42 70 100 20
Secret Power TM43 70 100 20
Rest TM44 10
Attract TM45 100 15
Surf HM03 90 100 15
Dive HM08 80 100 10
Water Pulse TM03 60 100 20
Toxic TM06 90 10
Hail TM07 10
Hidden Power TM10 60 100 15
Ice Beam TM13 90 100 10
Blizzard TM14 110 70 5
Hyper Beam TM15 150 90 5
Protect TM17 10
Rain Dance TM18 5
Frustration TM21 100 20
Return TM27 100 20
Double Team TM32 15
Torment TM41 100 15
Facade TM42 70 100 20
Secret Power TM43 70 100 20
Rest TM44 10
Attract TM45 100 15
Surf HM03 90 100 15
Whirlpool HM06 35 85 15
Curse TM03 10
Toxic TM06 90 10
Hidden Power TM10 60 100 15
Snore TM13 50 100 15
Blizzard TM14 110 70 5
Hyper Beam TM15 150 90 5
Icy Wind TM16 55 95 15
Protect TM17 10
Rain Dance TM18 5
Endure TM20 10
Frustration TM21 100 20
Return TM27 100 20
Double Team TM32 15
Swagger TM34 85 15
Sleep Talk TM35 10
Swift TM39 60 20
Rest TM44 10
Attract TM45 100 15
Surf HM03 90 100 15
Whirlpool HM05 35 85 15
Water Pulse TM03 60 100 20
Toxic TM06 90 10
Hail TM07 10
Hidden Power TM10 60 100 15
Ice Beam TM13 90 100 10
Blizzard TM14 110 70 5
Hyper Beam TM15 150 90 5
Protect TM17 10
Rain Dance TM18 5
Frustration TM21 100 20
Return TM27 100 20
Double Team TM32 15
Torment TM41 100 15
Facade TM42 70 100 20
Secret Power TM43 70 100 20
Rest TM44 10
Attract TM45 100 15
Brine TM55 65 100 10
Endure TM58 10
Explosion TM64 250 100 5
Payback TM66 50 100 10
Giga Impact TM68 150 90 5
Avalanche TM72 60 100 10
Captivate TM78 100 20
Sleep Talk TM82 10
Natural Gift TM83 100 15
Poison Jab TM84 80 100 20
Swagger TM87 85 15
Substitute TM90 10
Headbutt TM01 70 100 15
Teleport TM04 20
Rest TM05 10
Protect TM07 10
Substitute TM08 10
Reflect TM09 20
Facade TM12 70 100 20
Poison Jab TM26 80 100 20
Toxic TM27 90 10
Tri Attack TM28 80 100 10
Self-Destruct TM42 200 100 5
Surf TM47 90 100 15
Hyper Beam TM48 150 90 5
Blizzard TM51 110 70 5
Ice Beam TM55 90 100 10
Surf HM03 90 100 15
Dive HM07 80 100 10
Toxic TM06 90 10
Hail TM07 10
Hidden Power TM10 60 100 15
Confide TM100 20
Ice Beam TM13 90 100 10
Blizzard TM14 110 70 5
Hyper Beam TM15 150 90 5
Protect TM17 10
Rain Dance TM18 5
Frustration TM21 100 20
Return TM27 100 20
Double Team TM32 15
Torment TM41 100 15
Facade TM42 70 100 20
Rest TM44 10
Attract TM45 100 15
Round TM48 60 100 15
Explosion TM64 250 100 5
Payback TM66 50 100 10
Giga Impact TM68 150 90 5
Frost Breath TM79 60 90 10
Poison Jab TM84 80 100 20
Swagger TM87 85 15
Sleep Talk TM88 10
Substitute TM90 10
Secret Power TM94 70 100 20
Surf HM03 90 100 15
Water Pulse TM03 60 100 20
Toxic TM06 90 10
Hail TM07 10
Hidden Power TM10 60 100 15
Ice Beam TM13 90 100 10
Blizzard TM14 110 70 5
Hyper Beam TM15 150 90 5
Protect TM17 10
Rain Dance TM18 5
Frustration TM21 100 20
Return TM27 100 20
Double Team TM32 15
Torment TM41 100 15
Facade TM42 70 100 20
Secret Power TM43 70 100 20
Rest TM44 10
Attract TM45 100 15
Brine TM55 65 100 10
Endure TM58 10
Explosion TM64 250 100 5
Payback TM66 50 100 10
Giga Impact TM68 150 90 5
Avalanche TM72 60 100 10
Captivate TM78 100 20
Sleep Talk TM82 10
Natural Gift TM83 100 15
Poison Jab TM84 80 100 20
Swagger TM87 85 15
Substitute TM90 10
Surf HM03 90 100 15
Toxic TM06 90 10
Take Down TM09 90 85 20
Double-Edge TM10 120 100 15
Bubble Beam TM11 65 100 20
Water Gun TM12 40 100 25
Ice Beam TM13 90 100 10
Blizzard TM14 110 70 5
Hyper Beam TM15 150 90 5
Rage TM20 20 100 20
Teleport TM30 20
Mimic TM31 10
Double Team TM32 15
Reflect TM33 20
Bide TM34 10
Self-Destruct TM36 200 100 5
Swift TM39 60 20
Rest TM44 10
Explosion TM47 250 100 5
Tri Attack TM49 80 100 10
Substitute TM50 10
Surf HM03 90 100 15
Dive HM08 80 100 10
Water Pulse TM03 60 100 20
Toxic TM06 90 10
Hail TM07 10
Hidden Power TM10 60 100 15
Ice Beam TM13 90 100 10
Blizzard TM14 110 70 5
Hyper Beam TM15 150 90 5
Protect TM17 10
Rain Dance TM18 5
Frustration TM21 100 20
Return TM27 100 20
Double Team TM32 15
Torment TM41 100 15
Facade TM42 70 100 20
Secret Power TM43 70 100 20
Rest TM44 10
Attract TM45 100 15
Toxic TM06 90 10
Hail TM07 10
Hidden Power TM10 60 100 15
Confide TM100 20
Ice Beam TM13 90 100 10
Blizzard TM14 110 70 5
Hyper Beam TM15 150 90 5
Protect TM17 10
Rain Dance TM18 5
Frustration TM21 100 20
Return TM27 100 20
Double Team TM32 15
Torment TM41 100 15
Facade TM42 70 100 20
Rest TM44 10
Attract TM45 100 15
Round TM48 60 100 15
Explosion TM64 250 100 5
Payback TM66 50 100 10
Smart Strike TM67 70 10
Giga Impact TM68 150 90 5
Frost Breath TM79 60 90 10
Poison Jab TM84 80 100 20
Swagger TM87 85 15
Sleep Talk TM88 10
Substitute TM90 10
Surf TM94 90 100 15
Pin Missile TM07 25 95 20
Hyper Beam TM08 150 90 5
Giga Impact TM09 150 90 5
Screech TM16 85 40
Light Screen TM17 30
Self-Destruct TM20 200 100 5
Rest TM21 10
Snore TM24 50 100 15
Protect TM25 10
Icy Wind TM27 55 95 15
Attract TM31 100 15
Rain Dance TM33 5
Hail TM35 10
Whirlpool TM36 35 85 15
Facade TM39 70 100 20
Swift TM40 60 20
Dive TM45 80 100 10
Weather Ball TM46 50 100 10
Icicle Spear TM51 25 100 30
Mud Shot TM53 55 95 15
Rock Blast TM54 25 90 10
Brine TM55 65 100 10
Payback TM57 50 100 10
Avalanche TM64 60 100 10
Round TM76 60 100 15
Razor Shell TM83 75 95 10
Smart Strike TM96 70 10
Hydro Pump TR03 110 80 5
Surf TR04 90 100 15
Ice Beam TR05 90 100 10
Blizzard TR06 110 70 5
Tri Attack TR19 80 100 10
Substitute TR20 10
Spikes TR23 20
Endure TR26 10
Sleep Talk TR27 10
Iron Defense TR46 15
Toxic Spikes TR54 20
Poison Jab TR57 80 100 20
Liquidation TR98 85 100 10
Toxic TM06 90 10
Hail TM07 10
Hidden Power TM10 60 100 15
Confide TM100 20
Ice Beam TM13 90 100 10
Blizzard TM14 110 70 5
Hyper Beam TM15 150 90 5
Protect TM17 10
Rain Dance TM18 5
Frustration TM21 100 20
Return TM27 100 20
Double Team TM32 15
Torment TM41 100 15
Facade TM42 70 100 20
Rest TM44 10
Attract TM45 100 15
Round TM48 60 100 15
Explosion TM64 250 100 5
Payback TM66 50 100 10
Smart Strike TM67 70 10
Giga Impact TM68 150 90 5
Frost Breath TM79 60 90 10
Poison Jab TM84 80 100 20
Swagger TM87 85 15
Sleep Talk TM88 10
Substitute TM90 10
Surf TM94 90 100 15
Surf HM03 90 100 15
Toxic TM06 90 10
Hail TM07 10
Hidden Power TM10 60 100 15
Confide TM100 20
Ice Beam TM13 90 100 10
Blizzard TM14 110 70 5
Hyper Beam TM15 150 90 5
Protect TM17 10
Rain Dance TM18 5
Frustration TM21 100 20
Return TM27 100 20
Double Team TM32 15
Torment TM41 100 15
Facade TM42 70 100 20
Rest TM44 10
Attract TM45 100 15
Round TM48 60 100 15
Explosion TM64 250 100 5
Payback TM66 50 100 10
Giga Impact TM68 150 90 5
Frost Breath TM79 60 90 10
Poison Jab TM84 80 100 20
Swagger TM87 85 15
Sleep Talk TM88 10
Substitute TM90 10
Surf HM03 90 100 15
Dive HM08 80 100 10
Water Pulse TM03 60 100 20
Toxic TM06 90 10
Hail TM07 10
Hidden Power TM10 60 100 15
Ice Beam TM13 90 100 10
Blizzard TM14 110 70 5
Hyper Beam TM15 150 90 5
Protect TM17 10
Rain Dance TM18 5
Frustration TM21 100 20
Return TM27 100 20
Double Team TM32 15
Torment TM41 100 15
Facade TM42 70 100 20
Secret Power TM43 70 100 20
Rest TM44 10
Attract TM45 100 15
Surf HM03 90 100 15
Toxic TM06 90 10
Take Down TM09 90 85 20
Double-Edge TM10 120 100 15
Bubble Beam TM11 65 100 20
Water Gun TM12 40 100 25
Ice Beam TM13 90 100 10
Blizzard TM14 110 70 5
Hyper Beam TM15 150 90 5
Rage TM20 20 100 20
Teleport TM30 20
Mimic TM31 10
Double Team TM32 15
Reflect TM33 20
Bide TM34 10
Self-Destruct TM36 200 100 5
Swift TM39 60 20
Rest TM44 10
Explosion TM47 250 100 5
Tri Attack TM49 80 100 10
Substitute TM50 10
Weaknesses
x1.0
x1.0
x1.0
x2.0
x1.0
x2.0
x1.0
x1.0
x1.0
x2.0
x1.0
x0.25
x1.0
x1.0
x1.0
x2.0
x1.0
x0.5