#91
Cloyster
Cloyster that live in seas with harsh tidal currents grow large, sharp spikes on their shells.
- Height
- 1.5 m
- Weight
- 132.5 kg
- Generation
- 1
- EV yield
- +2 Defense
Base stats
HP50
Attack95
Defense180
Sp. Atk85
Sp. Def45
Speed70
Total525
Abilities
Shell Armor
This Pokemon cannot be struck by a critical hit.
Skill Link
This Pokemon's multi-hit attacks always hit the maximum number of times. Triple Kick and Triple Axel do not check accuracy for the second and third hits.
Overcoat Hidden
This Pokemon is immune to powder moves, damage from Sandstorm, and the effects of Rage Powder and the Effect Spore Ability.
Recommended natures Smogon Gen 9
Only a Smogon suggestion — the right nature depends on the set you run, so trust your own call on how you want to play it.
1 ↗ 2 ↗ 3 ↗ 4 ↗
Adamant +Attack −Sp. Atk
Shell Smash Sweeper
Bold +Defense −Attack
Defensive Utility (Ice)
Naive +Speed −Sp. Def
Shell Smash Sweeper (Ice), Shell Smash (Water)
Jolly +Speed −Sp. Atk
Shell Smash Sweeper (Ice), Shell Smash Sweeper
View the full set on Smogon
Weaknesses & resistances
Damage ×2 Electric Grass Fighting Rock
Resists ×½ Water
Resists ×¼ Ice
Evolution line
Event forms
Where to catch
Get it by evolving Shellder.
Moves
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow. | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Icicle SpearHits 2-5 times in one turn. | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 | |
| 1 | Water GunNo additional effect. | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | |
| 1 | LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1. | Status | — | 100 | 30 | |
| 1 | ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn. | Status | — | — | 10 | |
| 1 | Aurora Beam10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1. | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | |
| 1 | Ice ShardUsually goes first. | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | |
| 1 | WithdrawRaises the user's Defense by 1. | Status | — | — | 40 | |
| 1 | Icicle Crash30% chance to flinch the target. | Physical | 85 | 90 | 10 | |
| 1 | SpikesHurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers. | Status | — | — | 20 | |
| 1 | SupersonicCauses the target to become confused. | Status | — | 55 | 20 | |
| 1 | TackleNo additional effect. | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | |
| 1 | Hydro PumpNo additional effect. | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 | |
| 1 | Shell SmashLowers Def, SpD by 1; raises Atk, SpA, Spe by 2. | Status | — | — | 15 | |
| 1 | WhirlpoolTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns. | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 | |
| 1 | Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2. | Status | — | — | 15 | |
| 1 | Toxic SpikesPoisons grounded foes on switch-in. Max 2 layers. | Status | — | — | 20 | |
| 1 | Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target. | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | |
| 5 | Razor Shell50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1. | Physical | 75 | 95 | 10 | |
| — | Icicle SpearHits 2-5 times in one turn. | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 |