Clamperl (Pokémon)

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Clamperl Bivalve Pokémon パールル Pearlulu #366 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Water Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Shell Armor Cacophony Cacophony Rattled Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 255 (43.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Water 1 Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 1'04" 0.4 m Clamperl 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 115.7 lbs. 52.5 kg Clamperl 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 142 Gen. III-IV Unknown IV 69 V+	Leveling rate Erratic
EV yield Total: 1 Clamperl 0 HP 0 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Clamperl (Japanese: パールル Pearlulu) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

It evolves into Huntail when traded holding a Deep Sea Tooth or into Gorebyss when traded holding a Deep Sea Scale.

Biology

Clamperl is an aquatic Pokémon that makes its home on the seafloor. Its bivalve shell is dark blue with a silver rim along the inner edges. The shell is used to clamp down on prey, as well as for protection. A fully-grown shell will have nicks and scratches all over. Inside of the shell is a fragile, light blue body composed of six spherical extensions with a pink, pearl-like head in the center. There is a circular white patch on each cheek.

The pearls produced by this Pokémon amplify psychic power, and may be blue as seen in the anime. These pearls are also 10 times more valuable than pearls produced by Shellder. It is carnivorous, clamping down on prey without letting go until it stops moving. When it is close to evolution, Clamperl will become too big to fit inside its shell.

In the anime

In the main series

Clamperl in the anime

Major appearances

Clamperl debuted in Clamperl of Wisdom. Spoink lost its pearl and took a blue pearl that was created by a Clamperl from Isaiah's lab. Team Rocket also wanted to get their hands on the blue pearl.

A Clamperl appeared in The Evolutionary War!. Trainers who lived on the A-B-C Islands had a rivalry over which Clamperl evolution was stronger, including Nancy and Keith.

Minor appearances

A Clamperl appeared in Saved by the Beldum, where it was among the Pokémon seen during the Ever Grande Conference.

A Clamperl appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

A Coordinator's Clamperl appeared in New Plot, Odd Lot!, where it was seen participating in the Performance Stage of the Mulberry Contest.

A Clamperl appeared in Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade.

Multiple Clamperl appeared in Going for the Gold!, where they were among the Pokémon seen in the Ambrette Aquarium.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG093 Clamperl May's Pokédex Clamperl, the Bivalve Pokémon. Clamperl holds a powerful shell that's useful in not only protecting itself, but also in clamping down on prey.

In Pokémon Generations

Clamperl in Pokémon Generations

A wild Clamperl appeared in the waters that surrounded the Mossdeep Space Center in The Cavern.

In the manga

Clamperl in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Clamperl made a minor appearance as a member of Wallace's party during his ascent to Champion in The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon XIII. Little is known about it, not even its gender or nickname.

Similar to his apprentice, Juan owns a Clamperl as shown on a cover of a volume of the Ruby & Sapphire arc.

In the TCG

Main article: Clamperl (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Clamperl's sturdy shell is not only good for protection - it is also used for clamping and catching prey. A fully grown Clamperl's shell will be scored with nicks and scratches all over. Sapphire Clamperl grows while being protected by its rock-hard shell. When its body becomes too large to fit inside the shell, it is sure evidence that this Pokémon is getting close to evolution. Emerald A Clamperl slams its shell closed on prey to prevent escape. The pearl it creates upon evolution is said to be infused with a mysterious energy. FireRed It is protected by a sturdy shell. Once in a lifetime, it makes a magnificent pearl. LeafGreen
Generation IV Diamond It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power. Pearl Platinum HeartGold When it evolves, it makes a mysterious pearl that amplifies psychic powers when it's held. SoulSilver
Generation V Black It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power. White Black 2 It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power. White 2
Generation VI X When it evolves, it makes a mysterious pearl that amplifies psychic powers when it's held. Y It is protected by a sturdy shell. Once in a lifetime, it makes a magnificent pearl. Omega Ruby Clamperl's sturdy shell is not only good for protection—it is also used for clamping and catching prey. A fully grown Clamperl's shell will be scored with nicks and scratches all over. Alpha Sapphire Clamperl grows while being protected by its rock-hard shell. When its body becomes too large to fit inside the shell, it is sure evidence that this Pokémon is getting close to evolution.
Generation VII Ultra Sun Despite its appearance, it's carnivorous. It clamps down on its prey with both sides of its shell and doesn't let go until they stop moving. Ultra Moon Clamperl's pearls are exceedingly precious. They can be more than 10 times as costly as Shellder's pearls.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Underwater (Routes 124 and 126) Emerald Underwater (Routes 124 and 126) FireRed LeafGreen Trade Colosseum Trade XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Routes 219 and 221 (Super Rod) Platinum Trade HeartGold SoulSilver Route 19 (Surfing during a Swarm) Pal Park Sea
Generation V Black White Route 4 (Fishing) Black 2 White 2 Route 4 (Fishing) Dream World Sparkling Sea
Generation VI X Y Route 12 (Good Rod) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Routes 107, 124, 126, 128, 129, 130 (Underwater)
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Route 15, Melemele Sea (Fishing)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Pinball: R&S Lake, Ocean (Sapphire Field) Trozei! Secret Storage 18, Endless Level 12, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Silver Trench (65F-79F), Far-off Sea (65F-75F)
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Surrounded Sea (B1-B20), Miracle Sea (B1-B18, Deep Miracle Sea B1-B4) MD Sky Surrounded Sea (B1-B20), Miracle Sea (B1-B18, Deep Miracle Sea B1-B4) Ranger: SoA Sea of Wailord Ranger: GS Coral Sea
Generation V Rumble Blast Beach: Echo Valley Rumble U Variety Battle: Empoleon the Great
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 1We Shuffle Violeta Palace: Stage 392 Rumble World Origin Hideaway: Secret Cove (All Areas), Distortion Land: Vast Ocean (All Areas) Picross Area 16: Stage 05

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Ruby	Sapphire	Blue Shard (5%)
Emerald
Diamond	Pearl	Big Pearl (5%)
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Big Pearl (5%)
Black	White	Big Pearl (5%)
Black 2	White 2	Big Pearl (5%)
X	Y	Big Pearl (5%)
Omega Ruby	Alpha Sapphire	Pearl (50%)	Big Pearl (5%)
Ultra Sun	Ultra Moon	Pearl (50%)	Big Pearl (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 35		95 - 142	180 - 274
Attack: 64		62 - 127	119 - 249
Defense: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Sp. Atk: 74		71 - 138	137 - 271
Sp. Def: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Speed: 32		33 - 92	62 - 179
Total: 345	Other Pokémon with this total
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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/3 ★★★	Power 3/3 ★★★
Skill 2/3 ★★☆	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 14/17 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Clamp Water Physical 03535 08585% 15 011 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 011 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 08585% 15 011 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— ——% 15 5050 Shell Smash Normal Status 0000— ——% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Clamperl Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Clamperl Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM07 TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM13 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM14 TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM55 TM55 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM94 TM94 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM98 TM98 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Clamperl Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Clamperl Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Aqua Ring Water Status — —% 20 Barrier* Psychic Status — —% 20 Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15 Brine Water Special 65 100% 10 Confuse Ray Ghost Status — 100% 10 Endure Normal Status — —% 10 Mud Sport Ground Status — —% 15 Muddy Water Water Special 90 85% 10 Refresh Normal Status — —% 20 Supersonic Normal Status — 55% 20 Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Clamperl in Generation VII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Clamperl in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Clamperl Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Clamperl Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15 S M US UM Iron Defense Steel Status — —% 15 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 S M US UM Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Clamperl can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Clamperl cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Clamperl Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Clamperl Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Bubble	Clamperl (EX Hidden Legends 58)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS   Acquisition: Catch			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.5% Friend Area: Deep-Sea Floor Phrases 51%-100% HP In my lifetime, I can make one pearl, and that's it! 26%-50% HP My health has dipped to approximately halfway down. 1%-25% HP I can't go on... Please save my pearl at least... Level up All right! I gained a level! My pearl is growing bigger!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Water Poké Assist: (present) Water Field move: (present) (Cut ×1) Not available in the past. Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]] It attacks by spitting bubbles that make Pokémon Slowed.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei Water Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Water Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #538 Mega Boost+ Fills the Mega Gauge of the same type of Pokémon more.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 180 Base Attack: 137 Base Defense: 132 Egg Distance: ? km Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 50 Fast Attacks: Water Gun Charged Attacks: Body Slam, Ice Beam, Water Pulse

Evolution

Unevolved Clamperl  Water	Trade holding Deep Sea Tooth →	First evolution Huntail  Water
	Trade holding Deep Sea Scale →	First evolution Gorebyss  Water

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Clamperl images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Clamperl shares its category with Shellder and Cloyster. They are all known as the Bivalve Pokémon.
• Clamperl is the only Pokémon that evolves by trade holding one of two different items.

Origin

Clamperl is possibly based on an oyster or a giant clam. Clamperl's appearance and its evolutions suggest that it could also be based on roe.

Name origin

Clamperl is a combination of clamp or clam and pearl.

Pearlulu is a combination of pearl and lulu (slang for someone or something that is exceptional or remarkable). It may also involve لؤلؤ lulu (Arabic for pearl).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese パールル Pearlulu From pearl and lulu (slang for someone or something that is exceptional or remarkable). It may also involve لؤلؤ lulu (Arabic for pearl). French Coquiperl From coquille and perle Spanish Clamperl Same as English name German Perlu From Perl. Similar to Japanese name Italian Clamperl Same as English name Korean 진주몽 Zinzumong From 진주 jinju and 몽 (夢) mong, referencing its seemingly "sleeping" appearance Mandarin Chinese 珍珠貝 Zhēn Zhū Bèi Literally "Pearl shellfish" Cantonese Chinese

More languages Hindi क्लैमपर्ल Clamperl Transliteration of English name

External links

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Pokémon

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