Biology
Clawitzer is a crustacean Pokémon that resembles a bright blue shrimp. Its body is divided into several segments by black ridges and there are three small spikes behind its head. It has semicircular, yellow eyes, a black stripe across its face divided into parts, and four pointed mandibles. Its tail consists of three pointed fins: two black ones and one bright blue one. It lacks legs but has two clawed arms. The left claw is smaller and is dark blue with a black stripe along the back and a yellow tip. The right claw is a pincer larger than Clawitzer's body. The pincer is dark blue with a pair of thin, yellow antennae on top, three overlapping segments with a black stripe along the back edge, and four black spikes attached to the back of the last segment. The movable lower portion of the pincer is yellow, as is the inner portion of the pincer's last segment, which has three stripes patterning it.
Clawitzer are a territorial species, known to fiercely battle against each other. Clawitzer's massive claw can suck up water and launch it as compressed cannonballs capable of piercing tanker hulls. By using the gases inside its body, water can also be expelled from the nozzle on the back, which allows it to travel at speeds of up to 60 knots. The feelers on Clawitzer's claws can detect the location of its prey. The claw itself is packed with meat, which can be used as a cooking ingredient.
From Generation VIII onward, Clawitzer and its pre-evolved form, Clauncher, are the only known Pokémon that can have Mega Launcher as an Ability.
Evolution
Clawitzer evolves from Clauncher.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
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Generation VI
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Kalos Coastal #033
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Hoenn #—
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Their enormous claws launch cannonballs of water powerful enough to pierce tanker hulls.
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Y
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By expelling water from the nozzle in the back of its claw, it can move at a speed of 60 knots.
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Omega Ruby
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Their enormous claws launch cannonballs of water powerful enough to pierce tanker hulls.
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Alpha Sapphire
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By expelling water from the nozzle in the back of its claw, it can move at a speed of 60 knots.
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Generation VIII
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Galar Isle of Armor #197
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Sinnoh #—
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Hisui #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus.
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Sword
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After using the feelers on its oversized claw to detect the location of prey, Clawitzer launches a cannonball of water at its target.
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Shield
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Clawitzer's right arm is a cannon that launches projectiles made of seawater. Shots from a Clawitzer's cannon arm can sink a tanker.
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Generation IX
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Paldea #340
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Kitakami #—
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Blueberry #—
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Scarlet
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Clawitzer can move through the water at a speed of 60 knots by using gas inside its body to expel water from the back of its claw.
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Violet
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The cannonballs of seawater that Clawitzer launches from its claw are powerful enough to punch through tanker hulls.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
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Stats
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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71
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131 - 178
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252 - 346
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73
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70 - 137
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135 - 269
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88
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83 - 154
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162 - 302
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120
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112 - 189
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220 - 372
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89
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84 - 155
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164 - 304
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59
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57 - 122
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110 - 238
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Total: 500
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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.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Clawitzer
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Clawitzer
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Clawitzer
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Clawitzer
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Clawitzer
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Clawitzer
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Clawitzer
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Clawitzer
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Clawitzer
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 2.33 seconds
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Base HP: 53
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Base Attack: 80
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Base Defense: 57
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Base Speed: 60
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New Pokémon Snap
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Photodex entry #114
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Clawitzer are very territorial, and they are known to fight fiercely among each other. The cannonballs of water that they launch from their claws can break through walls and shatter big boulders.
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Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
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In animationIn the mangaIn the TCGOther appearances
Clawitzer makes a cameo appearance in the Kalos Pokémon League stage. When the stage transitions to the Flood Chamber, it can be seen in the background along with Blastoise, Wailord, and Piplup.
Trophy information
NA: Clawitzer's right claw is so massive, we wouldn't be surprised if you thought it was this Pokémon's actual body. The name Howitzer Pokémon is no accident - it can pierce the hull of a ship with the watery cannonballs it fires. Unless you've got a water gun that can match that, we'd suggest skipping the water fight with this one.
PAL: Clawitzer's right claw is so enormous, you might mistake that for its body. As implied by the fact that it's the Howitzer Pokémon, that giant claw launches cannonballs (albeit water ones) with terrifying force. If you come at it with a water pistol, you'll find yourself more than a little outmatched. Clawitzer's blasts can pierce tanker hulls!
Clawitzer returns in the background of the Kalos Pokémon League stage.
Trivia
Origin
Clawitzer appears to be based on a pistol shrimp, with its oversized claw and its ability to expel powerful blasts of water from its claw. Its deep blue coloration may be based upon Procambarus alleni, though it may also be a reference to mutated American lobsters. Its curved body is often seen in real-world shrimps and prawns, typically when moulting or cleaning.
Name origin
Clawitzer may be a combination of claw and howitzer.
Bloster may be a combination of blow, lobster, and blaster. It is also an anagram of lobster.
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