Cloyster

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Cloyster

Pokédex data

National №	0091
Type	Water Ice
Species	Bivalve Pokémon
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) 139 (U.Sun/U.Moon) 091 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 151 (Sword/Shield — Galar) 132 (Sword/Shield — Isle of Armor) 330 (Scarlet/Violet)

Training

EV yield	2 Defense
Catch rate	60
Base Friendship	50 (Normal)
Base Exp.	184
Growth Rate	Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Water 3
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (4864–5140 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.

Evolution chart

#0090
Shellder
Water

(use Water Stone)

#0091
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.

Moves learned by Cloyster

In other generations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Cloyster

Red/Blue Yellow

Moves learnt by level up

Cloyster learns the following moves in Pokémon Red & Blue at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Supersonic	normal	—	55
1	Aurora Beam	ice	65	100
1	Withdraw	water	—	—
1	Clamp	water	35	85
50	Spike Cannon	normal	20	100
No moves.

Egg moves

Cloyster learns the following moves via breeding in Red & Blue.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Cloyster can be taught these attacks in Red & Blue from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Cloyster is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Red & Blue.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
03	Surf	water		90	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Cloyster is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Red & Blue.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
09	Take Down	normal	90	85
10	Double-Edge	normal	120	100
11	Bubble Beam	water	65	100
12	Water Gun	water	40	100
13	Ice Beam	ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	ice	110	70
15	Hyper Beam	normal	150	90
20	Rage	normal	20	100
30	Teleport	psychic	—	—
31	Mimic	normal	—	—
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
33	Reflect	psychic	—	—
34	Bide	normal	—	∞
36	Self-Destruct	normal	200	100
39	Swift	normal	60	∞
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
47	Explosion	normal	250	100
49	Tri Attack	normal	80	100
50	Substitute	normal	—	—
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Cloyster learns the following moves in Pokémon Yellow at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Supersonic	normal	—	55
1	Aurora Beam	ice	65	100
1	Withdraw	water	—	—
1	Clamp	water	35	85
50	Spike Cannon	normal	20	100
No moves.

Egg moves

Cloyster learns the following moves via breeding in Yellow.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Cloyster can be taught these attacks in Yellow from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Cloyster is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Yellow.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
03	Surf	water		90	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Cloyster is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Yellow.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
09	Take Down	normal	90	85
10	Double-Edge	normal	120	100
11	Bubble Beam	water	65	100
12	Water Gun	water	40	100
13	Ice Beam	ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	ice	110	70
15	Hyper Beam	normal	150	90
20	Rage	normal	20	100
30	Teleport	psychic	—	—
31	Mimic	normal	—	—
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
33	Reflect	psychic	—	—
34	Bide	normal	—	∞
36	Self-Destruct	normal	200	100
39	Swift	normal	60	∞
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
47	Explosion	normal	250	100
49	Tri Attack	normal	80	100
50	Substitute	normal	—	—
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Gold/Silver Crystal

Moves learnt by level up

Cloyster learns the following moves in Pokémon Gold & Silver at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Supersonic	normal	—	55
1	Aurora Beam	ice	65	100
1	Withdraw	water	—	—
1	Protect	normal	—	—
41	Spike Cannon	normal	20	100
No moves.

Egg moves

Cloyster learns the following moves via breeding in Gold & Silver.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Cloyster can be taught these attacks in Gold & Silver from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Cloyster is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Gold & Silver.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Surf	water	90	100
06	Whirlpool	water	35	85
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Cloyster is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Gold & Silver.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Curse	ghost	—	—
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
13	Snore	normal	50	100
14	Blizzard	ice	110	70
15	Hyper Beam	normal	150	90
16	Icy Wind	ice	55	95
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
20	Endure	normal	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
27	Return	normal	—	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
34	Swagger	normal	—	85
35	Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
39	Swift	normal	60	∞
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Cloyster learns the following moves in Pokémon Crystal at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Supersonic	normal	—	55
1	Aurora Beam	ice	65	100
1	Withdraw	water	—	—
1	Protect	normal	—	—
33	Spikes	ground	—	—
41	Spike Cannon	normal	20	100
No moves.

Egg moves

Cloyster learns the following moves via breeding in Crystal.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Cloyster can be taught these attacks in Crystal from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Ice Beam	ice		90	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Cloyster is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Crystal.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Surf	water	90	100
06	Whirlpool	water	35	85
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Cloyster is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Crystal.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Curse	ghost	—	—
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
13	Snore	normal	50	100
14	Blizzard	ice	110	70
15	Hyper Beam	normal	150	90
16	Icy Wind	ice	55	95
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
20	Endure	normal	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
27	Return	normal	—	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
34	Swagger	normal	—	85
35	Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
39	Swift	normal	60	∞
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Ruby/Sapphire Emerald FireRed/LeafGreen Colosseum XD

Moves learnt by level up

Cloyster learns the following moves in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Supersonic	normal	—	55
1	Aurora Beam	ice	65	100
1	Withdraw	water	—	—
1	Protect	normal	—	—
33	Spikes	ground	—	—
41	Spike Cannon	normal	20	100
No moves.

Egg moves

Cloyster learns the following moves via breeding in Ruby & Sapphire.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Cloyster can be taught these attacks in Ruby & Sapphire from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Cloyster is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Surf	water	90	100
08	Dive	water	80	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Cloyster is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Water Pulse	water	60	100
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
07	Hail	ice	—	—
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
13	Ice Beam	ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	ice	110	70
15	Hyper Beam	normal	150	90
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
27	Return	normal	—	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
41	Torment	dark	—	100
42	Facade	normal	70	100
43	Secret Power	normal	70	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Cloyster learns the following moves in Pokémon Emerald at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Supersonic	normal	—	55
1	Aurora Beam	ice	65	100
1	Withdraw	water	—	—
1	Protect	normal	—	—
33	Spikes	ground	—	—
41	Spike Cannon	normal	20	100
No moves.

Egg moves

Cloyster learns the following moves via breeding in Emerald.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Cloyster can be taught these attacks in Emerald from move tutors.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Double-Edge	normal	120	100
Mimic	normal	—	—
Swift	normal	60	∞
Explosion	normal	250	100
Substitute	normal	—	—
Snore	normal	50	100
Icy Wind	ice	55	95
Endure	normal	—	—
Swagger	normal	—	85
Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Cloyster is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Emerald.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Surf	water	90	100
08	Dive	water	80	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Cloyster is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Emerald.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Water Pulse	water	60	100
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
07	Hail	ice	—	—
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
13	Ice Beam	ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	ice	110	70
15	Hyper Beam	normal	150	90
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
27	Return	normal	—	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
41	Torment	dark	—	100
42	Facade	normal	70	100
43	Secret Power	normal	70	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Cloyster learns the following moves in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Supersonic	normal	—	55
1	Aurora Beam	ice	65	100
1	Withdraw	water	—	—
1	Protect	normal	—	—
36	Spikes	ground	—	—
43	Spike Cannon	normal	20	100
No moves.

Egg moves

Cloyster learns the following moves via breeding in FireRed & LeafGreen.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Cloyster can be taught these attacks in FireRed & LeafGreen from move tutors.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Double-Edge	normal	120	100
Mimic	normal	—	—
Explosion	normal	250	100
Substitute	normal	—	—
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Cloyster is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Surf	water	90	100
08	Dive	water	80	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Cloyster is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Water Pulse	water	60	100
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
07	Hail	ice	—	—
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
13	Ice Beam	ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	ice	110	70
15	Hyper Beam	normal	150	90
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
27	Return	normal	—	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
41	Torment	dark	—	100
42	Facade	normal	70	100
43	Secret Power	normal	70	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Cloyster learns the following moves in Pokémon Colosseum at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Supersonic	normal	—	55
1	Aurora Beam	ice	65	100
1	Withdraw	water	—	—
1	Protect	normal	—	—
33	Spikes	ground	—	—
41	Spike Cannon	normal	20	100
No moves.

Egg moves

Cloyster learns the following moves via breeding in Colosseum.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Cloyster can be taught these attacks in Colosseum from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Cloyster is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Colosseum.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Surf	water	90	100
08	Dive	water	80	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Cloyster is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Colosseum.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Water Pulse	water	60	100
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
07	Hail	ice	—	—
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
13	Ice Beam	ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	ice	110	70
15	Hyper Beam	normal	150	90
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
27	Return	normal	—	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
41	Torment	dark	—	100
42	Facade	normal	70	100
43	Secret Power	normal	70	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Cloyster learns the following moves in Pokémon XD at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Supersonic	normal	—	55
1	Aurora Beam	ice	65	100
1	Withdraw	water	—	—
1	Protect	normal	—	—
33	Spikes	ground	—	—
41	Spike Cannon	normal	20	100
No moves.

Egg moves

Cloyster learns the following moves via breeding in XD.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Cloyster can be taught these attacks in XD from move tutors.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Double-Edge	normal	120	100
Mimic	normal	—	—
Self-Destruct	normal	200	100
Substitute	normal	—	—
Icy Wind	ice	55	95
Swagger	normal	—	85
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Cloyster is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon XD.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Surf	water	90	100
08	Dive	water	80	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Cloyster is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon XD.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Water Pulse	water	60	100
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
07	Hail	ice	—	—
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
13	Ice Beam	ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	ice	110	70
15	Hyper Beam	normal	150	90
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
27	Return	normal	—	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
41	Torment	dark	—	100
42	Facade	normal	70	100
43	Secret Power	normal	70	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Supersonic	normal	—	55
1	Aurora Beam	ice	65	100
1	Withdraw	water	—	—
1	Toxic Spikes	poison	—	—
1	Protect	normal	—	—
28	Spikes	ground	—	—
40	Spike Cannon	normal	20	100
No moves.

Egg moves

Cloyster learns the following moves via breeding in Diamond & Pearl.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Cloyster can be taught these attacks in Diamond & Pearl from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Cloyster is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
03	Surf	water		90	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Cloyster is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Water Pulse	water	60	100
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
07	Hail	ice	—	—
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
13	Ice Beam	ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	ice	110	70
15	Hyper Beam	normal	150	90
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
27	Return	normal	—	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
41	Torment	dark	—	100
42	Facade	normal	70	100
43	Secret Power	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
78	Captivate	normal	—	100
82	Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
83	Natural Gift	normal	—	100
84	Poison Jab	poison	80	100
87	Swagger	normal	—	85
90	Substitute	normal	—	—
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Cloyster learns the following moves in Pokémon Platinum at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Supersonic	normal	—	55
1	Aurora Beam	ice	65	100
1	Withdraw	water	—	—
1	Toxic Spikes	poison	—	—
1	Protect	normal	—	—
28	Spikes	ground	—	—
40	Spike Cannon	normal	20	100
No moves.

Egg moves

Cloyster learns the following moves via breeding in Platinum.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Cloyster can be taught these attacks in Platinum from move tutors.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Swift	normal	60	∞
Snore	normal	50	100
Icy Wind	ice	55	95
Dive	water	80	100
Signal Beam	bug	75	100
Iron Defense	steel	—	—
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Cloyster is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Platinum.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
03	Surf	water		90	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Cloyster is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Platinum.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Water Pulse	water	60	100
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
07	Hail	ice	—	—
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
13	Ice Beam	ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	ice	110	70
15	Hyper Beam	normal	150	90
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
27	Return	normal	—	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
41	Torment	dark	—	100
42	Facade	normal	70	100
43	Secret Power	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
78	Captivate	normal	—	100
82	Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
83	Natural Gift	normal	—	100
84	Poison Jab	poison	80	100
87	Swagger	normal	—	85
90	Substitute	normal	—	—
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Cloyster learns the following moves in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Supersonic	normal	—	55
1	Aurora Beam	ice	65	100
1	Withdraw	water	—	—
1	Toxic Spikes	poison	—	—
1	Protect	normal	—	—
28	Spikes	ground	—	—
40	Spike Cannon	normal	20	100
No moves.

Egg moves

Cloyster learns the following moves via breeding in HeartGold & SoulSilver.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Cloyster can be taught these attacks in HeartGold & SoulSilver from move tutors.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Swift	normal	60	∞
Snore	normal	50	100
Icy Wind	ice	55	95
Dive	water	80	100
Signal Beam	bug	75	100
Iron Defense	steel	—	—
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Cloyster is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Surf	water	90	100
05	Whirlpool	water	35	85
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Cloyster is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Water Pulse	water	60	100
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
07	Hail	ice	—	—
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
13	Ice Beam	ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	ice	110	70
15	Hyper Beam	normal	150	90
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
27	Return	normal	—	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
41	Torment	dark	—	100
42	Facade	normal	70	100
43	Secret Power	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
78	Captivate	normal	—	100
82	Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
83	Natural Gift	normal	—	100
84	Poison Jab	poison	80	100
87	Swagger	normal	—	85
90	Substitute	normal	—	—
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Black/White Black 2/White 2

Moves learnt by level up

Cloyster learns the following moves in Pokémon Black & White at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Supersonic	normal	—	55
1	Aurora Beam	ice	65	100
1	Withdraw	water	—	—
1	Toxic Spikes	poison	—	—
1	Protect	normal	—	—
13	Spike Cannon	normal	20	100
28	Spikes	ground	—	—
52	Icicle Crash	ice	85	90
No moves.

Egg moves

Cloyster learns the following moves via breeding in Black & White.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Cloyster can be taught these attacks in Black & White from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Cloyster is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black & White.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Surf	water	90	100
06	Dive	water	80	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Cloyster is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Black & White.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
07	Hail	ice	—	—
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
13	Ice Beam	ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	ice	110	70
15	Hyper Beam	normal	150	90
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
27	Return	normal	—	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
41	Torment	dark	—	100
42	Facade	normal	70	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
48	Round	normal	60	100
64	Explosion	normal	250	100
66	Payback	dark	50	100
68	Giga Impact	normal	150	90
79	Frost Breath	ice	60	90
84	Poison Jab	poison	80	100
87	Swagger	normal	—	85
90	Substitute	normal	—	—
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Cloyster learns the following moves in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2 at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Supersonic	normal	—	55
1	Aurora Beam	ice	65	100
1	Withdraw	water	—	—
1	Toxic Spikes	poison	—	—
1	Protect	normal	—	—
13	Spike Cannon	normal	20	100
28	Spikes	ground	—	—
52	Icicle Crash	ice	85	90
No moves.

Egg moves

Cloyster learns the following moves via breeding in Black 2 & White 2.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Cloyster can be taught these attacks in Black 2 & White 2 from move tutors.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Snore	normal	50	100
Icy Wind	ice	55	95
Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
Signal Beam	bug	75	100
Iron Defense	steel	—	—
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Cloyster is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Surf	water	90	100
06	Dive	water	80	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Cloyster is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Black 2 & White 2.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
07	Hail	ice	—	—
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
13	Ice Beam	ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	ice	110	70
15	Hyper Beam	normal	150	90
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
27	Return	normal	—	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
41	Torment	dark	—	100
42	Facade	normal	70	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
48	Round	normal	60	100
64	Explosion	normal	250	100
66	Payback	dark	50	100
68	Giga Impact	normal	150	90
79	Frost Breath	ice	60	90
84	Poison Jab	poison	80	100
87	Swagger	normal	—	85
90	Substitute	normal	—	—
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

X/Y Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire

Moves learnt by level up

Cloyster learns the following moves in Pokémon X & Y at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Supersonic	normal	—	55
1	Hydro Pump	water	110	80
1	Aurora Beam	ice	65	100
1	Withdraw	water	—	—
1	Toxic Spikes	poison	—	—
1	Shell Smash	normal	—	—
1	Protect	normal	—	—
13	Spike Cannon	normal	20	100
28	Spikes	ground	—	—
50	Icicle Crash	ice	85	90
No moves.

Egg moves

Cloyster learns the following moves via breeding in X & Y.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Cloyster can be taught these attacks in X & Y from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Cloyster is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon X & Y.

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
03	Surf	water		90	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Cloyster is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon X & Y.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
07	Hail	ice	—	—
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
13	Ice Beam	ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	ice	110	70
15	Hyper Beam	normal	150	90
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
27	Return	normal	—	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
41	Torment	dark	—	100
42	Facade	normal	70	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
48	Round	normal	60	100
64	Explosion	normal	250	100
66	Payback	dark	50	100
68	Giga Impact	normal	150	90
79	Frost Breath	ice	60	90
84	Poison Jab	poison	80	100
87	Swagger	normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
90	Substitute	normal	—	—
100	Confide	normal	—	—
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Cloyster learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Supersonic	normal	—	55
1	Hydro Pump	water	110	80
1	Aurora Beam	ice	65	100
1	Withdraw	water	—	—
1	Toxic Spikes	poison	—	—
1	Shell Smash	normal	—	—
1	Protect	normal	—	—
13	Spike Cannon	normal	20	100
28	Spikes	ground	—	—
50	Icicle Crash	ice	85	90
No moves.

Egg moves

Cloyster learns the following moves via breeding in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Cloyster can be taught these attacks in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire from move tutors.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Snore	normal	50	100
Icy Wind	ice	55	95
Signal Beam	bug	75	100
Iron Defense	steel	—	—
Water Pulse	water	60	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Cloyster is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
03	Surf	water	90	100
07	Dive	water	80	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Cloyster is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
07	Hail	ice	—	—
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
13	Ice Beam	ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	ice	110	70
15	Hyper Beam	normal	150	90
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
27	Return	normal	—	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
41	Torment	dark	—	100
42	Facade	normal	70	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
48	Round	normal	60	100
64	Explosion	normal	250	100
66	Payback	dark	50	100
68	Giga Impact	normal	150	90
79	Frost Breath	ice	60	90
84	Poison Jab	poison	80	100
87	Swagger	normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
90	Substitute	normal	—	—
94	Secret Power	normal	70	100
100	Confide	normal	—	—
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Let's Go, Pikachu!/Let's Go, Eevee!

Moves learnt by level up

Cloyster learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Supersonic	normal	—	55
1	Hydro Pump	water	110	80
1	Aurora Beam	ice	65	100
1	Withdraw	water	—	—
1	Toxic Spikes	poison	—	—
1	Shell Smash	normal	—	—
1	Protect	normal	—	—
13	Spike Cannon	normal	20	100
28	Spikes	ground	—	—
50	Icicle Crash	ice	85	90
No moves.

Egg moves

Cloyster learns the following moves via breeding in Sun & Moon.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Cloyster can be taught these attacks in Sun & Moon from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Cloyster is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
07	Hail	ice	—	—
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
13	Ice Beam	ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	ice	110	70
15	Hyper Beam	normal	150	90
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
27	Return	normal	—	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
41	Torment	dark	—	100
42	Facade	normal	70	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
48	Round	normal	60	100
64	Explosion	normal	250	100
66	Payback	dark	50	100
67	Smart Strike	steel	70	∞
68	Giga Impact	normal	150	90
79	Frost Breath	ice	60	90
84	Poison Jab	poison	80	100
87	Swagger	normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
90	Substitute	normal	—	—
94	Surf	water	90	100
100	Confide	normal	—	—
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Cloyster learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Supersonic	normal	—	55
1	Hydro Pump	water	110	80
1	Aurora Beam	ice	65	100
1	Withdraw	water	—	—
1	Toxic Spikes	poison	—	—
1	Shell Smash	normal	—	—
1	Protect	normal	—	—
13	Spike Cannon	normal	20	100
28	Spikes	ground	—	—
50	Icicle Crash	ice	85	90
No moves.

Egg moves

Cloyster learns the following moves via breeding in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Cloyster can be taught these attacks in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Snore	normal	50	100
Icy Wind	ice	55	95
Signal Beam	bug	75	100
Iron Defense	steel	—	—
Water Pulse	water	60	100
Liquidation	water	85	100
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Cloyster is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
06	Toxic	poison	—	90
07	Hail	ice	—	—
10	Hidden Power	normal	60	100
13	Ice Beam	ice	90	100
14	Blizzard	ice	110	70
15	Hyper Beam	normal	150	90
17	Protect	normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	water	—	—
21	Frustration	normal	—	100
27	Return	normal	—	100
32	Double Team	normal	—	—
41	Torment	dark	—	100
42	Facade	normal	70	100
44	Rest	psychic	—	—
45	Attract	normal	—	100
48	Round	normal	60	100
64	Explosion	normal	250	100
66	Payback	dark	50	100
67	Smart Strike	steel	70	∞
68	Giga Impact	normal	150	90
79	Frost Breath	ice	60	90
84	Poison Jab	poison	80	100
87	Swagger	normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
90	Substitute	normal	—	—
94	Surf	water	90	100
100	Confide	normal	—	—
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Moves learnt by level up

Cloyster learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee! at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
evo	Spike Cannon	normal	20	100
1	Tackle	normal	40	100
1	Twineedle	bug	25	100
1	Leer	normal	—	100
1	Water Gun	water	40	100
1	Withdraw	water	—	—
1	Barrier	psychic	—	—
1	Spike Cannon	normal	20	100
No moves.

Egg moves

Cloyster learns the following moves via breeding in Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee!.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Cloyster can be taught these attacks in Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee! from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Cloyster is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! & Let's Go, Eevee!.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Headbutt	normal	70	100
04	Teleport	psychic	—	—
05	Rest	psychic	—	—
07	Protect	normal	—	—
08	Substitute	normal	—	—
09	Reflect	psychic	—	—
12	Facade	normal	70	100
26	Poison Jab	poison	80	100
27	Toxic	poison	—	90
28	Tri Attack	normal	80	100
42	Self-Destruct	normal	200	100
47	Surf	water	90	100
48	Hyper Beam	normal	150	90
51	Blizzard	ice	110	70
55	Ice Beam	ice	90	100
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Sword/Shield Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
evo	Icicle Spear	ice	25	100
1	Tackle	normal	40	100
1	Leer	normal	—	100
1	Supersonic	normal	—	55
1	Water Gun	water	40	100
1	Aurora Beam	ice	65	100
1	Withdraw	water	—	—
1	Ice Shard	ice	40	100
1	Shell Smash	normal	—	—
1	Icicle Crash	ice	85	90
1	Protect	normal	—	—
1	Whirlpool	water	35	85
1	Icicle Spear	ice	25	100
1	Razor Shell	water	75	95
1	Hydro Pump	water	110	80
1	Ice Beam	ice	90	100
1	Spikes	ground	—	—
1	Iron Defense	steel	—	—
1	Toxic Spikes	poison	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Cloyster learns the following moves via breeding in Sword & Shield.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Cloyster can be taught these attacks in Sword & Shield from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Steel Roller	steel		130	100
No moves.

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	∞
No moves.

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
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

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.
evo	Icicle Spear	ice	25	100
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	—	—
No moves.

Egg moves

Cloyster learns the following moves via breeding in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Cloyster can be taught these attacks in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

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

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
00	Ice Beam	ice	90	100
00	Blizzard	ice	110	70
00	Hyper Beam	normal	150	90
00	Double Team	normal	—	—
00	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
00	Explosion	normal	250	100
00	Rest	psychic	—	—
00	Substitute	normal	—	—
00	Protect	normal	—	—
00	Endure	normal	—	—
00	Swagger	normal	—	85
00	Attract	normal	—	100
00	Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
00	Rain Dance	water	—	—
00	Hail	ice	—	—
00	Torment	dark	—	100
00	Facade	normal	70	100
00	Water Pulse	water	60	100
00	Brine	water	65	100
00	Payback	dark	50	100
00	Poison Jab	poison	80	100
00	Giga Impact	normal	150	90
00	Avalanche	ice	60	100
95	Surf	water	90	100
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Scarlet/Violet

Moves learnt by level up

Cloyster learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
evo	Icicle Spear	ice	25	100
1	Icicle Crash	ice	85	90
1	Shell Smash	normal	—	—
1	Ice Shard	ice	40	100
1	Withdraw	water	—	—
1	Aurora Beam	ice	65	100
1	Water Gun	water	40	100
1	Supersonic	normal	—	55
1	Leer	normal	—	100
1	Tackle	normal	40	100
1	Protect	normal	—	—
1	Spikes	ground	—	—
1	Toxic Spikes	poison	—	—
1	Iron Defense	steel	—	—
1	Ice Beam	ice	90	100
1	Hydro Pump	water	110	80
1	Whirlpool	water	35	85
5	Razor Shell	water	75	95
No moves.

Egg moves

Cloyster learns the following moves via breeding in Scarlet & Violet.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Move Tutor moves

Cloyster can be taught these attacks in Scarlet & Violet from move tutors.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
No moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Cloyster is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Take Down	normal	90	85
06	Scary Face	normal	—	100
07	Protect	normal	—	—
11	Water Pulse	water	60	100
25	Facade	normal	70	100
32	Swift	normal	60	∞
34	Icy Wind	ice	55	95
35	Mud Shot	ground	55	95
46	Avalanche	ice	60	100
47	Endure	normal	—	—
50	Rain Dance	water	—	—
53	Smart Strike	steel	70	∞
66	Body Slam	normal	85	100
70	Sleep Talk	normal	—	—
75	Light Screen	psychic	—	—
76	Rock Blast	rock	25	90
77	Waterfall	water	80	100
83	Poison Jab	poison	80	100
85	Rest	psychic	—	—
90	Spikes	ground	—	—
91	Toxic Spikes	poison	—	—
103	Substitute	normal	—	—
104	Iron Defense	steel	—	—
106	Drill Run	ground	80	95
110	Liquidation	water	85	100
123	Surf	water	90	100
130	Helping Hand	normal	—	—
135	Ice Beam	ice	90	100
142	Hydro Pump	water	110	80
143	Blizzard	ice	110	70
152	Giga Impact	normal	150	90
163	Hyper Beam	normal	150	90
187	Icicle Spear	ice	25	100
193	Weather Ball	normal	50	100
208	Whirlpool	water	35	85
No moves.

Pokémon unobtainable in this game.

Cloyster sprites

Type	Generation 1	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8	Generation 9	Home
Normal									—
Shiny	—							—	—

See all Cloyster sprites

Pokédex entries

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.

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Spanish	Cloyster
German	Austos
French	Crustabri
Chinese	刺甲貝
Korean	파르셀
Japanese	パルシェン

English	Bivalve Pokémon
Italian	Pokémon Bivalve
Spanish	Pokémon Bivalvo
German	Muschel-Pokémon
French	Pokémon Bivalve
Chinese	雙殼貝寶可夢
Korean	두조개포켓몬
Japanese	２まいがいポケモン

#0090 Shellder #0092 Gastly