Clauncher (Pokémon)

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Clauncher Water Gun Pokémon ウデッポウ Udeppou #692 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Water Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Mega Launcher Cacophony Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 225 (39.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Water 1 and Water 3 Hatch time 15 cycles
Height 1'08" 0.5 m Clauncher 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 18.3 lbs. 8.3 kg Clauncher 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 66	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 1 Clauncher 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 1 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 File:F692.png {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Clauncher (Japanese: ウデッポウ Udeppou) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.

It evolves into Clawitzer starting at level 37.

Biology

Clauncher is a crustacean Pokémon that resembles a bright blue 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 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 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 and it keeps a low profile until they grow back. The meat inside its claws is said to be delicious; therefore, it is a popular delicacy in places like Galar.

In the anime

Clauncher in the anime

Major appearances

Clauncher debuted in Going for the Gold!, under the ownership of Rodman. It was originally caught for the purpose of entertaining guests at the 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 Team Rocket.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry 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.

In the TCG

Main article: Clauncher (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI Kalos Coastal #032 Hoenn #— X They knock down flying prey by firing compressed water from their massive claws like shooting a pistol. Y Through controlled expulsions of internal gas, it can expel water like a pistol shot. At close distances, it can shatter rock. Omega Ruby They knock down flying prey by firing compressed water from their massive claws like shooting a pistol. Alpha Sapphire Through controlled expulsions of internal gas, it can expel water like a pistol shot. At close distances, it can shatter rock.
Generation VII Alola USUM: #349 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. Ultra Sun Its claws occasionally fall off, and it keeps a low profile until they grow back. The meat of its claws is so delicious! Ultra Moon It moves around by jetting water from its right pincer. It has a poor sense of balance, so it's terrible at swimming straight.
Generation VIII Galar Isle of Armor #196 Sword Clauncher's claws can fall off during battle, but they'll regenerate. The meat inside the claws is popular as a delicacy in Galar. Shield By detonating gas that accumulates in its right claw, this Pokémon launches water like a bullet. This is how Clauncher defeats its enemies.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI X Route 8, Ambrette Town, Cyllage City (Good Rod) Y Trade Omega Ruby Trade Alpha Sapphire Routes 105, 106, 107, 108, and 109 (hidden Pokémon*)
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Breed Clawitzer Ultra Moon Trade Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Workout SeaSw, Stepping-Stone SeaSw, Insular SeaSw, Honeycalm SeaSw, Honeycalm IslandSw

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 1We Shuffle Prasino Woods: Stage 565 Rumble World Pearl Marsh: Moonlit Island (All Areas), Starlight Islands: Upside-Down Island (All Areas)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 50		110 - 157	210 - 304
Attack: 53		52 - 115	99 - 225
Defense: 62		60 - 125	116 - 245
Sp. Atk: 58		56 - 121	108 - 236
Sp. Def: 63		61 - 126	117 - 247
Speed: 44		44 - 105	83 - 205
Total: 330	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.

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 VIII Other generations: VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Splash Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 011 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 055 Vise Grip Normal Physical 05555 100100% 30 1010 Flail Normal Physical 0000— 100100% 15 1515 Aqua Jet Water Physical 04040 100100% 20 2020 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100100% 15 2525 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000— ——% 15 3030 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100100% 20 3535 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 4040 Aura Sphere Fighting Special 08080 ——% 20 4545 Bounce Flying Physical 08585 08585% 5 5050 Muddy Water Water Special 09090 08585% 10 5555 Crabhammer Water Physical 100100 09090% 10

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

By TM/TR

Generation VIII Other generations: VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM22 TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM27 TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM41 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM45 TM45 Dive Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM52 TM52 Bounce Flying Physical 08585 085}}85% 5 TM56 TM56 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM74 TM74 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TR00 TR00 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR04 TR04 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR05 TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR16 TR16 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR22 TR22 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR31 TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15 TR45 TR45 Muddy Water Water Special 09090 085}}85% 10 TR56 TR56 Aura Sphere Fighting Special 08080 00—}}—% 20 TR62 TR62 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10 TR70 TR70 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TR78 TR78 Sludge Wave Poison Special 09595 100}}100% 10 TR84 TR84 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15

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

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Aqua Tail Water Physical 90 90% 10 Bubble Beam Water Special 65 100% 20 Entrainment Normal Status — 100% 15

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Clauncher in Generation VIII 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 Clauncher in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Clauncher Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Clauncher Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Flip Turn Water Physical 60 100% 20 Sw Sh EP BD SP Terrain Pulse Normal Special 50 100% 10

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

Side game data

Pokémon Battle Trozei Water Attack Power: ★★★★★

Pokémon Shuffle Water Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #697 Block Smash Clears one unbreakable-block disruption without fail.

Evolution

Unevolved Clauncher  Water

Level 37 →

First evolution Clawitzer  Water

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
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 Clauncher images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Origin

Seeing as how it fires water from its claw, Clauncher is likely based on a pistol shrimp. Its deep blue coloration may be based on the Procambarus alleni, though it may also be a reference to mutated American lobsters.

Name origin

Clauncher may be a combination of claw and launcher.

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

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ウデッポウ Udeppou From 水鉄砲 mizudeppou (water gun) and 腕 ude (arm) French Flingouste From flingue and langoustine Spanish Clauncher Same as English name German Scampisto From Scampi and Pistole Italian Clauncher Same as English name Korean 완철포 Wancheolpo From 완 (腕) wan, 철포 (鉄砲) cheolpo, and possibly launcher Mandarin Chinese 鐵臂槍蝦 Tiěbìqiāngxiā From 鐵臂 tiěbì, 槍 qiāng, and 槍蝦 qiāngxiā Cantonese Chinese 鐵臂槍蝦 Titbeichēunghàh From 鐵臂 titbei, 槍 chēung, and 槍蝦 chēunghàh

More languages Hindi कलौंचर Clauncher Transcription of English name Russian Клаунчер Klaucher Transcription of English name Thai อุเด็ปโป Udeppou Transcription of Japanese name

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