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![091Cloyster.png](https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/thumb/9/90/0091Cloyster.png/200px-0091Cloyster.png) Artwork from FR/LG
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Height
4′11″ Imperial
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1.5 m Metric
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4′11″/1.5 m Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
292.1 lbs. Imperial
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132.5 kg Metric
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292.1 lbs./132.5 kg Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP 0
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Atk 0
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Def 0
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Sp.Atk 0
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Sp.Def 0
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Speed 0
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Base Exp.: 203
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Battle Exp.: 2031*
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Cloyster (Japanese: パルシェン Parshen) is a Water/Ice-type Pokémon.
Biology
Physiology
Cloyster has a spiky shell, which is used to protect its soft insides from foes.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Behavior
Habitat
Diet
Main article: Pokémon food
In the animeIn the manga
Cloyster's most predominant appearance is under Lorelei, during the Elite Four saga of Pokémon Special. It kept the voodoo dolls of Blue and Sabrina safely out of reach while Lorelei battled them.
Cloyster reappeared again in Lorelei's attempt to defend Seven Island. It is then remarked that Cloyster is the strongest fighter Lorelei has in her arsenal.
In the TCGGame data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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Generation I
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Red
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When attacked, it launches its horns in quick volleys. Its innards have never been seen.
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Blue
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Yellow
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For protection, it uses its harder-than-diamonds shell. It also shoots spikes from the shell.
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Stadium
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Its shell is so hard, it can even withstand a bomb. No one has ever seen what is inside its shell.
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Generation II
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Gold
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Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength.
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Silver
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Cloyster that live in seas with harsh tidal currents grow large, sharp spikes on their shells.
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Crystal
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Even a missile can't break the spikes it uses to stab opponents. They're even harder than its shell.
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Stadium 2
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Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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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.
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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Its shell is extremely hard. It cannot be shattered, even with a bomb. The shell opens only when it is attacking.
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LeafGreen
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When attacked, it launches its horns in quick volleys. Its innards have never been seen.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes.
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Pearl
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It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes.
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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SoulSilver
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{{{soulsilverdex}}}
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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In side games
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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50
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110 - 157
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210 - 304
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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180
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166 - 255
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328 - 504
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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Total: 525
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 85.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Template:Evolved learnset intro
By tutoring
TCG-only Moves
Side game data
Template:Side game
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Its Red/Blue sprite the shell opening up and down.
- Cloyster's core looks similar to Gastly.
Origin
It has much in common with clams, oysters, and other bivalves.
Name origin
Cloyster's name may be a combination of cloister, to seclude or shelter oneself, and oyster. It could also be a combination of clam and oyster. Its Japanese name may be a combination of パール pearl and シェル shell.
In other languages
- German: Austos
- French: Crustabri - Crustacé means crustacean, and abri means shelter.
- Korean: 파르셀 Pareusel
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