Cloyster (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Cloyster (disambiguation).

Cloyster Bivalve Pokémon パルシェン Parshen #0091 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Water Ice Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Shell Armor or Skill Link Cacophony Cacophony Overcoat Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 60 (14.8%)
Breeding Egg Group Water 3 Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 4'11" 1.5 m Cloyster 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 292.1 lbs. 132.5 kg Cloyster 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 203 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 184 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Cloyster 0 HP 0 Atk 2 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   Purple	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Cloyster (Japanese: パルシェン Parshen) is a dual-type Water/Ice Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Shellder when exposed to a Water Stone.

Biology

Cloyster is a black bivalve mollusk Pokémon. It is encased inside a light-gray shell, which is surrounded by a second jagged, blue-violet outer shell casing. It has one barb-like spike protruding from above its head, and multiple conical horns on its outer shell. Its shell is harder than a diamond with spikes that are even harder; harsh tidal currents will affect the size and sharpness of these spikes. On its pearl-like face, it has two white eyes and a mouth. Aside from its face and head, its internal anatomy has never been seen. Once it has shut itself in, it is impossible to open its shell from the outside. This impressive defense allows it to withstand anything from a bomb blast to even a missile strike.

Cloyster typically only opens its shell to attack an opponent. However, it is fully capable of retaliating against any enemy with its shell tightly closed. With rapid succession, it launches its spikes at the foe, keeping them repelled. In Generation I, Clamp was its signature move. In Generation IX, Icicle Spear is its signature move. The same projectile system it uses to launch its spikes is also used for swimming. It swallows seawater and then ejects it towards the rear, pushing it through with siphon-jet propulsion. Being the result of Shellder evolving through an Evolution stone, Cloyster is rarely found in the wild, though they can be found on the sea floor, nestled among the rocks and coral; however, it will actively hunt on land for Slowpoke tails. Cloyster and its pre-evolved form, Shellder, are relatives of Gastrodon. Kingler is a natural predator of Cloyster.

In the anime

Cloyster in the anime

Major appearances

Prima's Cloyster

Prima was shown to own a Cloyster in The Mandarin Island Miss Match. It battled Ash and Pikachu and won.

Other

In The Bridge Bike Gang, Tyra's Cloyster battled Misty, who was going to use Starmie. However, Psyduck popped out of its Poké Ball instead, which resulted in Tyra winning the match.

In Fire and Ice, Pete Pebbleman used a Cloyster during the Indigo Plateau Conference. Ash battled it with Kingler, who was able to win. It reappeared in a flashback in Friends to the End, an episode where another Trainer's Cloyster appeared during the closing ceremonies of the Indigo Plateau Conference.

In The Crystal Onix, Mateo used a Cloyster to try and catch the Crystal Onix. However, its Water Gun had no effect, and Cloyster was knocked out.

In The Search for the Legend, Butch used a Cloyster during his and Cassidy's attempt to catch a wild Moltres.

In Staging a Heroes' Welcome!, Kyle used a Cloyster during the Performance Stage of the Wallace Cup. It impressed the audience with its Spike Cannon.

In The Sun, the Scare, the Secret Lair!, Jessie tried to catch a Cloyster without battling it, but it ate her Poké Ball. It splashed Team Rocket before swimming away, spitting the Ball out on the way.

In Battling in the Freezing Raid!, Goh caught a Cloyster while exploring the Seafoam Islands.

Minor appearances

In The Battling Eevee Brothers, a Cloyster attended the evolution party in Stone Town.

In The Battle of the Badge, Giovanni kept a Cloyster in a water tank in the Viridian Gym's basement.

In Pikachu's Vacation, a Cloyster was at the Pokémon Theme Park.

In Lights, Camera, Quack-tion, a Cloyster was cast in the movie Pokémon in Love.

A Cloyster appeared in Poké Ball Peril.

In The Power of One, multiple Cloyster sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

In Hook, Line, and Stinker, a Trainer's Cloyster participated in the annual Seaking Catching Competition.

A Cloyster made a cameo appearance in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea.

A Cloyster appeared in To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!.

In The One That Didn't Get Away!, Kiawe caught a Cloyster whilst fishing.

A Cloyster appeared in Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!.

A Cloyster appeared in Legend? Go! Friends? Go!.

A Cloyster appeared in Looking Out for Number Two!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP036 Cloyster Ash's Pokédex Cloyster, a Bivalve Pokémon. Its shell is incredibly strong and resistant to a bomb. Its shell only opens when it attacks.

In the manga

Cloyster in Pokémon Adventures

Magical Pokémon Journey

A Cloyster appeared in Horsea's Necklace.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Lorelei's Cloyster

Giovanni uses a male Cloyster despite him not being the type he specializes in. He was first used in Make Way for Magmar! to freeze two Magmar in solid ice and then killed them by snapping the ice into pieces. He was used again in Golly, Golem!, where he froze Red's Poliwrath.

Lorelei owns a Cloyster that she uses as one of her main Pokémon alongside her Dewgong. It first appeared in Cloystered.

A Cloyster appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Two Cloyster appeared in Legend? Check! Friends? Check!.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Main article: Lorelei's Cloyster

Lorelei owns a Cloyster, which kept hurting Clefairy, as seen in To the Pokémon League!!.

Pokémon Zensho

Main article: Lorelei's Cloyster

Lorelei's Cloyster is the first opponent Satoshi faces at the Pokémon League in PZ10.

In the TCG

Main article: Cloyster (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Pinball: A Cloyster appears on the Blue Table. When the pinball can be shot into the Cloyster, Catch'em Mode is activated, allowing for the capture of a Pokémon.

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto #091 Red When attacked, it launches its horns in quick volleys. Its innards have never been seen. Blue Yellow For protection, it uses its harder-than-diamonds shell. It also shoots spikes from the shell. Stadium Its shell is so hard, it can even withstand a bomb. No one has ever seen what is inside its shell.

Generation II Johto #170 Gold Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength. Silver Cloyster that live in seas with harsh tidal currents grow large, sharp spikes on their shells. Crystal Even a missile can't break the spikes it uses to stab opponents. They're even harder than its shell. Stadium 2 Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength.

Generation III Hoenn #— Kanto #091 Ruby 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. Sapphire Emerald 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. FireRed Its shell is extremely hard. It cannot be shattered, even with a bomb. The shell opens only when it is attacking. LeafGreen When attacked, it launches its horns in quick volleys. Its innards have never been seen.

Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #172 Diamond It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes. Pearl Platinum HeartGold Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength. SoulSilver Cloyster that live in seas with harsh tidal currents grow large, sharp spikes on their shells.

Generation V Unova #— Black It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes. White Black 2 It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes. White 2

Generation VI Kalos Coastal #037 Hoenn #— X Cloyster that live in seas with harsh tidal currents grow large, sharp spikes on their shells. Y Its shell is extremely hard. It cannot be shattered, even with a bomb. The shell opens only when it is attacking. Omega Ruby 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. Alpha Sapphire

Generation VII Alola SM: #116 Alola USUM: #139 Kanto #091 Sun Its hard shell cannot be shattered—not even by a bomb. The contents of the shell remain unknown. Moon Excavation of the tombs of ancient hunting tribes has turned up many spears tipped with spikes that had fallen off this Pokémon's shell. Ultra Sun If areas of Cloyster's very hard shell get damaged, those areas swell, gradually growing into large sharp spikes. Ultra Moon Slowpoke tails are its favorite food. It has even been known to come up on land to look for Slowpoke from time to time. Let's Go Pikachu For protection, it uses its harder-than-diamonds shell. It also shoots spikes from the shell. Let's Go Eevee

Generation VIII Galar #151 Galar Isle of Armor #132 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus. Sword Its shell is extremely hard. It cannot be shattered, even with a bomb. The shell opens only when it is attacking. Shield Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength. Brilliant Diamond It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes. Shining Pearl

Generation IX Paldea #330 Scarlet Cloyster that live in seas with harsh tidal currents grow large, sharp spikes on their shells. Violet When attacked, it launches its spikes in quick volleys. Its innards have never been seen.

Cloyster in the Alola Pokédex	Cloyster in the Paldea Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Evolve Shellder Blue (Japan) Evolve Shellder Yellow Evolve Shellder

Generation II Gold Silver Evolve Shellder Crystal Evolve Shellder

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed Evolve Shellder LeafGreen Trade Colosseum Trade XD Evolve Shellder

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Shellder Platinum Evolve Shellder HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Shellder Pal Park Sea

Generation V Black White Route 13, Undella Town, Undella Bay (Fishing in rippling water) Black 2 White 2 Route 13, Undella Town, Seaside Cave, Humilau City (Fishing in rippling water)

Generation VI X Friend Safari (Ice) Y Route 8 (Super Rod) Friend Safari (Ice) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade

Generation VII Sun Moon Evolve Shellder Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Evolve Shellder Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Seafoam Islands (Sea Skim)

Generation VIII Sword Shield Giant's Seat (fishing) West Lake Axewell, East Lake Axewell (Wanderer) Dusty Bowl, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle) Expansion Pass Courageous Cavern, Loop Lagoon (fishing) Fields of Honor, Challenge Beach, Loop Lagoon, Workout Sea, Insular Sea (Max Raid Battle) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Evolve Shellder Legends: Arceus Unobtainable

Generation IX Scarlet Violet South Province: South Paldean Sea East Province: East Paldean Sea West Province: West Paldean Sea North Province: North Paldean Sea Tera Raid Battles (4★, 5★)

In side games

Generation I Snap River Pinball Evolve Shellder

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Channel Secret Cove Trozei! Endless Level 10, Endless Level 29, Forever Level 59, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Shellder

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Miracle Sea (B1F-B18F, Deep Miracle Sea B1F-B3F) MD Sky Miracle Sea (B1F-B18F, Deep Miracle Sea B1F-B3F) Rumble Bright Beach (Normal Mode A)

Generation V Rumble Blast Beach: Challenger's Ground (post-ending), Lake: All* Rumble U Verdant Plaza: Battle Royale

Generation VI Battle Trozei Mountain of Order: Stage 1 Shuffle Event: Pokémon Safari (Tenth release) Rumble World Distortion Land: Vast Ocean (Center Boss)

Generation VII Rumble Rush Snorlax Sea, Zapdos Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard SeaFinal

Generation VIII MD DX Magma Cavern (2F-22F Fainted Pokémon), Silver Trench (80F-89F), Northwind Field (2F-29F Mystery House)

Cross-Generation Masters EX Evolve Scottie/Bettie's Shellder (Egg)

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
BWB2W2	Abram Burrows's Cloyster	English	United States	30	January 20, 2013

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Silver Leaf (100%)
Yellow*
Emerald*		Pearl (50%)	Big Pearl (5%)
Black	White	Pearl (50%)	Big Pearl (5%)
Black 2	White 2	Pearl (50%)	Big Pearl (5%)
X	Y	Pearl (50%)	Big Pearl (5%)
Sword	Shield	Pearl (50%)	Big Pearl (5%)
Events*		Choice Scarf (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 50		110 - 157	210 - 304
Attack: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Defense: 180		166 - 255	328 - 504
Sp. Atk: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Sp. Def: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Speed: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Total: 525	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. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 85.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 1/2 ★☆	Power 4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill 1/1 ★	Stamina 4/4 ★★★★
Jump 2/2 ★★	Total 12/14 ★★

Type effectiveness

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

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ¼× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ¼× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ¼× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ¼× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Icicle Crash Ice Physical 08585 09090% 10 011 Toxic Spikes Poison Status 0000— 00——% 20 011 Spikes Ground Status 0000— 00——% 20 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 08585% 15 011 Supersonic Normal Status 0000— 05555% 20 011 Aurora Beam Ice Special 06565 100100% 20 011 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10 011 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00——% 15 011 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100100% 10 011 Shell Smash Normal Status 0000— 00——% 15 011 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 08080% 5 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 011 Withdraw Water Status 0000— 00——% 40 011 Ice Shard Ice Physical 04040 100100% 30 Evo.Evo. Icicle Spear Ice Physical 02525 100100% 30 055 Razor Shell Water Physical 07575 09595% 10

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

By TM

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM006 TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM011 TM011 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20 TM022 TM022 Chilling Water Water Special 05050 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM034 TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM035 TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM046 TM046 Avalanche Ice Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM052 TM052 Snowscape Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM053 TM053 Smart Strike Steel Physical 07070 00—}}—% 10 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM075 TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM076 TM076 Rock Blast Rock Physical 02525 090}}90% 10 TM077 TM077 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM083 TM083 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM090 TM090 Spikes Ground Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM091 TM091 Toxic Spikes Poison Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM104 TM104 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM106 TM106 Drill Run Ground Physical 08080 095}}95% 10 TM110 TM110 Liquidation Water Physical 08585 100}}100% 10 TM123 TM123 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM124 TM124 Ice Spinner Ice Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM135 TM135 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM142 TM142 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5 TM143 TM143 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10

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

By breeding

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  * Aqua Ring Water Status — —% 20 Bubble Beam Water Special 65 100% 20 * Life Dew Water Status — —% 10 Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20

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

By a prior evolution

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

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.

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

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Lick	Cloyster (Expedition 8)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball Acquisition: Evolve			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Bountiful Sea Phrases 51%-100% HP My shell can't be broken no matter what attack is thrown! 26%-50% HP Trouble... My health is half gone. 1%-25% HP It's all over... Even my shell is cracking... Level up My level went up! Hit me with any weapon!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -4.5% IQ group: E
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●●●●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds Base HP: 48 Base Attack: 80 Base Defense: 61 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Water Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Water Attack Power: 70 - 110 5 #575 Rock Break Destroys one breakable-rock disruption without fail.
Pokémon GO Base Stamina: 137 Base Attack: 186 Base Defense: 256 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Frost Breath, Ice Shard Charged Attacks: Aurora Beam*, Hydro Pump, Avalanche*, Icy Wind*, Liquidation*, Blizzard†, Frustration, Return

Evolution

Unevolved Shellder  Water

Water Stone →

First evolution Cloyster  Water  Ice

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

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 Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!

Generation VIII Sword Shield HOME

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

Trivia

• Cloyster is tied with Mega Slowbro for the highest base Defense stat of all Water-type Pokémon.
  • Slowbro's tail has an attached Shellder, which grows to engulf it during Mega Evolution. This may have been an intended parallel.
• Cloyster and its pre-evolved form share their category name with Clamperl. They are all known as the Bivalve Pokémon.

Origin

Cloyster appears to be based on a bivalve of the genus Spondylus with a black pearl as its head.

Name origin

Cloyster may be a combination of clam and oyster, as well as a play on cloister (to seclude or shelter oneself).

Parshen may be a combination of パール pearl and シェル shell.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese パルシェン Parshen From pearl and shell French Crustabri From crustacé and abri Spanish Cloyster Same as English name German Austos From Auster Italian Cloyster Same as English name Korean 파르셀 Parsell Similar to the Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 刺甲貝 / 刺甲贝 Cìjiǎbèi* 鐵甲貝 / 铁甲贝 Tiějiǎbèi* From 刺 cì, 甲 jiǎ, and 貝 / 贝 bèi From 鐵甲 / 铁甲 tiějiǎ and 貝 / 贝 bèi Cantonese Chinese 刺甲貝 Chigaapbui* 鐵甲貝 Titgaapbui* From 刺 chi, 甲 gaap, and 貝 bui From 鐵甲 titgaap and 貝 bui

More languages Hindi कलॉयस्तर Cloyster Transcription of English name Russian Клойстер Kloister Transcription of English name Thai พาร์เชน Phachen Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Lorelei's Cloyster

External links

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