Stats & Training
Clamperl's spread isn't flashy. Defense leads, Speed trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Easy to catch and worth 1 Defense EV, on a standard growth curve.
Clamperl’s sturdy shell is not only good for protection—it is also used for clamping and catching prey. A fully grown Clamperl’s shell will be scored with nicks and scratches all over.
Clamperl grows while being protected by its rock-hard shell. When its body becomes too large to fit inside the shell, it is sure evidence that this Pokémon is getting close to evolution.
Clamperl Weakness
Type-wise, Clamperl takes extra damage from Electric and Grass. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Clamperl's physical bulk (base 85 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
 Chikorita Grass | D | |
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 Turtwig Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Clamperl View Turtwig builds →Razor Leaf 2x53-63% Absorb 2x26-32% | ||
 Treecko Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Clamperl View Treecko builds →Mega Drain 2x53-63% Absorb 2x32-39% | ||
 Snivy Grass | D | |
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 Shroomish Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clamperl View Shroomish builds →Mega Drain 2x39-47% Absorb 2x26-32% | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
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Turtwig Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Clamperl View Turtwig builds →Razor Leaf 2x52-64% Absorb 2x24-29% | ||
Treecko Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Clamperl View Treecko builds →Mega Drain 2x52-64% Absorb 2x29-36% | ||
 Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Snivy Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Clamperl View Snivy builds →Leaf Tornado 2x67-79% Vine Whip 2x36-43% | ||
 Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
 Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clamperl View Oddish builds →Mega Drain 2x57-67% Absorb 2x29-36% | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Clamperl View Chikorita builds →Magical Leaf 2x60-72% Razor Leaf 2x38-47% | ||
Turtwig Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Clamperl View Turtwig builds →Razor Leaf 2x52-62% Absorb 2x21-26% | ||
Treecko Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Clamperl View Treecko builds →Giga Drain 2x88-103%KO Mega Drain 2x48-57% Absorb 2x26-31% | ||
Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clamperl View Lanturn builds →Thunderbolt 2x119-141%KO Volt Switch 2x93-110%KO Spark 2x51-62% Charge Beam 2x66-79% | ||
 Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clamperl View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x119-141%KO Magical Leaf 2x97-115%KO Mega Drain 2x66-79% Absorb 2x37-44% | ||
 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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 Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
 Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clamperl View Nuzleaf builds →Leaf Blade 2x82-97% Razor Leaf 2x51-62% | ||
Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clamperl View Lanturn builds →Thunderbolt 2x119-142%KO Volt Switch 2x92-108%KO Spark 2x53-63% Charge Beam 2x67-79% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clamperl View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x124-146%KO Magical Leaf 2x99-117%KO Mega Drain 2x67-79% Absorb 2x35-42% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clamperl View Nuzleaf builds →Leaf Blade 2x81-96% Razor Leaf 2x53-63% | ||
Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clamperl View Lanturn builds →Thunderbolt 2x120-142%KO Volt Switch 2x93-111%KO Spark 2x53-63% Charge Beam 2x70-83% | ||
 Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clamperl View Tropius builds →Leaf Tornado 2x83-99% Magical Leaf 2x76-91% Razor Leaf 2x50-59% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clamperl View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x124-146%KO Magical Leaf 2x100-118%KO Mega Drain 2x70-83% Absorb 2x37-43% | ||
 Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clamperl View Gloom builds →Mega Drain 2x59-71% Absorb 2x33-39% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clamperl View Lanturn builds →Thunder 2x147-174%KO Thunderbolt 2x122-144%KO Discharge 2x107-126%KO Volt Switch 2x94-111%KO | ||
Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clamperl View Tropius builds →Solar Beam 2x153-180%KO Energy Ball 2x114-135%KO Leaf Tornado 2x84-99% Magical Leaf 2x79-93% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clamperl View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x198-234%KO Petal Blizzard 2x73-87% Energy Ball 2x150-177%KO Giga Drain 2x124-147%KO | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clamperl View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 2x175-207%KO Energy Ball 2x132-156%KO Giga Drain 2x109-129%KO Mega Drain 2x61-72% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Damage vs Clamperl View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 2x135-159%KO Energy Ball 2x102-120%KO Giga Drain 2x86-102%KO | ||
Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clamperl View Lanturn builds →Thunder 2x144-171%KO Thunderbolt 2x120-141%KO Discharge 2x107-126%KO Volt Switch 2x94-112%KO | ||
Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clamperl View Tropius builds →Solar Beam 2x152-179%KO Energy Ball 2x115-135%KO Leaf Tornado 2x84-100%KO Magical Leaf 2x77-91% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clamperl View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x197-232%KO Petal Blizzard 2x72-85% Energy Ball 2x147-174%KO Giga Drain 2x125-147%KO | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clamperl View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 2x172-203%KO Energy Ball 2x129-153%KO Giga Drain 2x110-129%KO Mega Drain 2x60-71% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Damage vs Clamperl View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 2x134-159%KO Energy Ball 2x102-121%KO Giga Drain 2x84-100%KO | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Serperior can KO Clamperl with Leaf Storm (111-130%). Zapdos threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (93-109%). Rotom deals 73-86% with Volt Switch.
 Serperior Grass | A | |
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Damage vs Clamperl View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm 2x111-130%KO | ||
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
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Damage vs Clamperl View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave16-19% Thunderbolt 2x93-109%KO | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
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Damage vs Clamperl View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x73-86% Shadow Ball42-49% | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Evolution
Clamperl's evolution chain splits 2 ways into Huntail and Gorebyss. The method you choose determines which form you get. Evolving adds up to 140 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Clamperl easily with 87 breeding partners from the Water1 egg group. Pass egg moves like Aqua Ring, Barrier, Body Slam and 8 more to offspring.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Clamperl Best Moveset
This is a pure walling set. Eviolite provides a bulk boost that only works before full evolution so Clamperl sticks around, and the Bold nature reinforces physical wall. Rest handles sustain while Shellarmor does work passively.
Best Build
Clamperl best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
- Scald
- Barrier
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Aqua Ring and Barrier give Clamperl options it can't learn any other way, and Ice and Normal coverage already covers a decent range on top of Surf and Muddy Water. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Clamperl Locations
12 encounter spots for Clamperl at decent spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations to Catch Clamperl in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
12 spots to find Clamperl at Lv. 30+ via walking. Not all of them exist in both Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby versions, so filter by your copy below.
Clamperl Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Clamperl does the job early-game if you need a Water type on your team. Evolve it into Huntail before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Clamperl is catchable in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 12 other games across the series.
Clamperl is available in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Across the full series, it appears in 13 games total.
Game Availability
Clamperl has been available in 13 games since Ruby & Sapphire, though obtaining it requires a trade evolution. This extra step makes it less common than Pokemon found through standard wild encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves