#091
Cloyster
Bivalve Pokémon
WaterIce
It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes.
Base Stats
HP 50
Attack 95
Defense 180
Sp. Atk 85
Sp. Def 45
Speed 70
Total 525
Type Effectiveness
Abilities
Held Items
Evolution Chain
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Details
Category Bivalve Pokémon
Height 1.5 m
Weight 132.5 kg
Base Exp 184
Growth Rate Slow
Capture Rate 60
Base Happiness 70
Gender 50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Habitat Sea
Egg Groups Water3
Sprites
Front
Back
Front Shiny
Back Shiny
Official Art
Official Art (Shiny)Competitive
Shell Smash
Item
Life Orb
Ability
Skill Link
Nature
Naive
EVs
Atk 232
SpA 32
Spe 244
Offensive Support
Item
Focus Sash
Ability
Skill Link
Nature
Jolly / Adamant
EVs
HP 4
Atk 252
Spe 252
Strategy Overview
Although mostly outclassed as a supporter by Ferrothorn and Forretress, Cloyster makes for a surprisingly deadly sweeper in Ubers. Its horrendous Special Defense makes it difficult to set up, but when it does get that Shell Smash off, there is very little that can stop it. Cloyster requires a lot of team support to work effectively, but it does have the potential to become a fearsome sweeper.
Most Used Moves
Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc