Cloyster (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

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==Origin==
==Origin==
It has much in common with clams, oysters, and other [[wp:bivalve|bivalve]]s.
It appears to be based off of a [[wp:bivalve|bivalve]] with a black pearl as its head.
===Name origin===
===Name origin===
Cloyster's name may be a combination of ''cloister'', to seclude or shelter oneself, and [[wp:oyster|oyster]].  It could also be a combination of ''[[wp:clam|clam]]'' and ''oyster''. Its Japanese name may be a combination of パール ''[[wp:pearl|pearl]]'' and シェル ''shell''.
Cloyster's name may be a combination of ''cloister'', to seclude or shelter oneself, and [[wp:oyster|oyster]].  It could also be a combination of ''[[wp:clam|clam]]'' and ''oyster''. Its Japanese name may be a combination of パール ''[[wp:pearl|pearl]]'' and シェル ''shell''.
==In other languages==
==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Austos
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Austos