Clauncher (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

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Clauncher is a crustacean Pokémon that resembles a bright blue {{wp|shrimp}}. It has three pairs of the light gray legs; two pairs have simple blue spikes, while the foremost pair forms a larger set of claws. One claw forms a single, sharp point and the other is much larger and forms a more traditional pincer with a tiny yellow claw. Each front claw has a black stripe across the top. It has a pair of yellow antennae on top of its head, yellow eyes, and three pointed {{wp|Mandible (arthropod mouthpart)|mandibles}}. There are three black stripes along its back that separate its body into segments, and it has a light gray underside. Two black, rectangular fins form its tail.

Clauncher's large claw gives it a poor sense of balance and makes it difficult to swim straight. Instead, it moves my firing compressed water from this claw. This is achieved through controlled expulsions of internal gas. Additionally, it uses this ability to shoot down flying prey and can shatter rock at close range. Occasionally, its claws will fall off and it keeps a low profile until they grow back. The meat inside its claws is said to be delicious.

[[File:Rodman Clauncher.png|thumb|250px|left|Clauncher in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]

Clauncher debuted in ''[[XY022|Going for the Gold!]]'', under the ownership of [[Rodman]]. It was originally {{pkmn2|caught}} for the purpose of entertaining guests at the {{DL|Ambrette Town|Ambrette Aquarium}}, but it did not like that responsibility and became lazy and unfriendly towards others. Its behavior eventually improved after it helped save [[Clemont's Dedenne]] from {{TRT}}.

===Minor appearances===

===Pokédex entries===

{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}

{{Animedexbody|XY022|Clauncher|Ash's Pokédex|Clauncher, the Water Gun Pokémon. Clauncher fires compressed water from the arm gun on its right claw and damages foes with the impact from the water.}}

{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}

 

==In the manga==

 

==In the TCG==

{{main|Clauncher (TCG)}}

{{Dex/Header|type=water}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=Through controlled expulsions of internal gas, it can expel water like a pistol shot. At close distances, it can shatter rock.}}

{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=349|label1={{gameabbrev7|USUM}}:|reg2=Kanto}}

{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]‎}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=Its claws occasionally fall off, and it keeps a low profile until they grow back. The meat of its claws is so delicious!}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=It moves around by jetting water from its right pincer. It has a poor sense of balance, so it's terrible at swimming straight.}}

{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|label1=Isle of Armor|num1=196}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=Clauncher's claws can fall off during battle, but they'll regenerate. The meat inside the claws is popular as a delicacy in Galar.}}

{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=By detonating gas that accumulates in its right claw, this Pokémon launches water like a bullet. This is how Clauncher defeats its enemies.}}

{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=X|t=FFF|area={{rt|8|Kalos}}, [[Ambrette Town]], [[Cyllage City]] ([[Good Rod]])}}

{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=Unobtainable}}

{{learnlist/levelh/8|Clauncher|Water|Water|6}}

{{learnlist/level8|1|Splash|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}

{{learnlist/level8|1|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}

{{learnlist/level8|5|Vise Grip|Normal|Physical|55|100|30}}

{{learnlist/level8|10|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15}}

{{learnlist/level8|15|Aqua Jet|Water|Physical|40|100|20||'''}}

{{learnlist/level8|20|Smack Down|Rock|Physical|50|100|15}}

{{learnlist/level8|25|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}

{{learnlist/level8|30|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}

{{learnlist/level8|35|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}

{{learnlist/level8|40|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20}}

{{learnlist/level8|45|Bounce|Flying|Physical|85|85|5}}

{{learnlist/level8|50|Muddy Water|Water|Special|90|85|10||'''}}

{{learnlist/level8|55|Crabhammer|Water|Physical|100|90|10||'''}}

{{learnlist/levelf/8|Clauncher|Water|Water|6}}

====By [[TM]]/[[TR]]====

{{learnlist/tmh/8|Clauncher|Water|Water|6}}

{{learnlist/tm8|TM21|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}

{{learnlist/tm8|TM22|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}

{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15}}

{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}

{{learnlist/tm8|TM27|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}

{{learnlist/tm8|TM31|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}

{{learnlist/tm8|TM33|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}

{{learnlist/tm8|TM39|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}

{{learnlist/tm8|TM41|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}

{{learnlist/tm8|TM45|Dive|Water|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}

{{learnlist/tm8|TM52|Bounce|Flying|Physical|85|85|5}}

{{learnlist/tm8|TM56|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}

{{learnlist/tm8|TM74|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10}}

{{learnlist/tm8|TM76|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15}}

{{learnlist/tr|TR00|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}

{{learnlist/tr|TR04|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}

{{learnlist/tr|TR05|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10}}

{{learnlist/tr|TR16|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}

{{learnlist/tr|TR20|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}

{{learnlist/tr|TR22|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10}}

{{learnlist/tr|TR26|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}

{{learnlist/tr|TR27|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}

{{learnlist/tr|TR31|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}

{{learnlist/tr|TR45|Muddy Water|Water|Special|90|85|10||'''}}

{{learnlist/tr|TR56|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20}}

{{learnlist/tr|TR62|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10}}

{{learnlist/tr|TR70|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10}}

{{learnlist/tr|TR78|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|100|10}}

{{learnlist/tr|TR84|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15||'''}}

{{learnlist/tmf/8|Clauncher|Water|Water|6}}

{{learnlist/breedh/8|Clauncher|Water|Water|6}}

{{learnlist/breed8||Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}

{{learnlist/breed8||Bubble Beam|Water|Special|65|100|20||'''}}

{{learnlist/breed8||Entrainment|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}

{{learnlist/breedf/8|Clauncher|Water|Water|6}}

 

====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====

{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Clauncher|Water|Water|6}}

{{learnlist/tutor8|Flip Turn|Water|Physical|60|100|20||'''|no|yes}}

{{learnlist/tutor8|Terrain Pulse|Normal|Special|50|100|10|||no|yes}}

{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Clauncher|Water|Water|6}}

{{Template:Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Water|ndex=692

===Evolution===

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|evo1={{bag|Rare Candy}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level 37}}

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Seeing as how it fires water from its claw, Clauncher is likely based on a {{wp|Alpheidae|pistol shrimp}}. Its deep blue coloration may be based on the ''{{wp|Blue crayfish|Procambarus alleni}}'', though it may also be a reference to {{wp|American lobster#Coloration|mutated American lobsters}}.

Udeppou is derived from 水鉄砲 ''mizudeppou'' (water gun) and 腕 ''ude'' (arm).

|ja=ウデッポウ ''Udeppou''|jameaning=From 水鉄砲 ''mizudeppou'' (water gun) and 腕 ''ude'' (arm)

|zh_cmn=鐵臂槍蝦 ''Tiěbìqiāngxiā''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|鐵臂 ''tiěbì''|iron arms}}, {{tt|槍 ''qiāng''|gun}}, and {{tt|槍蝦 ''qiāngxiā''|snapping shrimp}}

|zh_yue=鐵臂槍蝦 ''Titbeichēunghàh''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|鐵臂 ''titbei''|iron arms}}, {{tt|槍 ''chēung''|gun}}, and {{tt|槍蝦 ''chēunghàh''|snapping shrimp}}

|hi=कलौंचर ''Clauncher''|himeaning=Transcription of English name

|ru=Клаунчер ''Klaucher''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name

|th=อุเด็ปโป ''Udeppou''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name

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