Clauncher (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

Clauncher's large claw gives it a poor sense of balance and makes it difficult to swim straight. Instead, it moves by 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, causing it to go into hiding until they grow back. The meat inside its claws is said to be delicious; however, it has a characteristic taste that is not universally loved. Clauncher's claws are a popular delicacy in places like [[Galar]] and [[Paldea]]. {{p|Dreepy}} is known to bite on Clauncher, although it does not actually feed on them; this is said to be a behavior carried over from when it was alive.

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

====[[Misty's Clauncher]]====

{{an|Misty}} caught a Clauncher in ''[[JN138|A Fated Face-Off!]]''.

===Other===

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}}.

 

===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}}

{{Animedexheader|Galar}}

{{Animedexbody|JN138|Clauncher|Ash's Rotom Phone|Clauncher, the Water Gun Pokémon. A {{t|Water}} type. By detonating gas that accumulates inside its right claw, Clauncher shoots water to defeat its enemies.}}

{{Animedexbody|JN138|Clauncher|Team Rocket's Rotom Phone|After a Clauncher's claw falls off, it grows back right away, and I hear it's highly sought after.}}

{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

 

==In the manga==

 

==In the TCG==

{{main|Clauncher (TCG)}}

{{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/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.}}

{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=339}}

|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background:#{{water color light}}| [[File:Pokedex Image Clauncher USUM.png|x200px]]

|style="{{roundy|0px}} border-radius: 5px; border:2px solid #{{water color light}}; background:#{{water color light}}| [[File:Pokedex Image Clauncher SV.png|x200px]]

|Clauncher in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|USUM}}

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

{{Availability/Entry1/None|1|v=Scarlet|area=[[Union Circle]]<br>[[Tera Raid Battle|Tera Raid Battle Search]] (2★)}}

{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Violet|t=FFF|area=South Province: [[South Paldean Sea]]<br>East Province: [[East Paldean Sea]]<br>West Province: [[West Paldean Sea]]<br>North Province: [[North Paldean Sea]]<br>[[Tera Raid Battle]]s (2★)}}

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{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Entrainment|Normal|Status|—|100|15}}

===Evolution===

{{Spritebox/6|ndex=692}}

{{Spritebox/7|ndex=692}}

{{Spritebox/8|ndex=692}}

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