Stats & Training
You won't find a real weakness in Clauncher's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Water Gun Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 1 Sp. Atk EV, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
They knock down flying prey by firing compressed water from their massive claws like shooting a pistol.
Through controlled explosions of internal gas, it can expel water like a pistol shot. At close distances, it can shatter rock.
Clauncher Weakness
Clauncher is weak to Electric and Grass. The Water typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Clauncher's Water typing only leaves 2 gaps to cover.
| 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 Clauncher View Turtwig builds →Razor Leaf 2x60-71% Absorb 2x24-29% | ||
 Treecko Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Clauncher View Treecko builds →Mega Drain 2x40-50% Absorb 2x24-29% | ||
 Snivy Grass | D | |
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 Shroomish Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clauncher View Shroomish builds →Mega Drain 2x36-43% Absorb 2x24-29% | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
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Turtwig Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Clauncher View Turtwig builds →Razor Leaf 2x61-72% Absorb 2x22-26% | ||
Treecko Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Clauncher View Treecko builds →Mega Drain 2x43-52% Absorb 2x26-33% | ||
 Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Snivy Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Clauncher View Snivy builds →Leaf Tornado 2x54-65% Vine Whip 2x37-46% | ||
 Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
 Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clauncher View Oddish builds →Mega Drain 2x46-55% Absorb 2x26-32% | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Clauncher View Chikorita builds →Magical Leaf 2x51-60% Razor Leaf 2x46-55% | ||
Turtwig Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Clauncher View Turtwig builds →Razor Leaf 2x54-65% Absorb 2x18-23% | ||
Treecko Grass | D | |
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Damage vs Clauncher View Treecko builds →Giga Drain 2x69-83% Mega Drain 2x43-51% Absorb 2x23-28% | ||
Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clauncher View Lanturn builds →Thunderbolt 2x96-114%KO Volt Switch 2x76-91% Spark 2x59-71% Charge Beam 2x57-67% | ||
 Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clauncher View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x96-114%KO Magical Leaf 2x80-95% Mega Drain 2x53-63% Absorb 2x29-36% | ||
 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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 Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
 Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clauncher View Nuzleaf builds →Leaf Blade 2x89-107%KO Razor Leaf 2x57-67% | ||
Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clauncher View Lanturn builds →Thunderbolt 2x98-115%KO Volt Switch 2x75-89% Spark 2x59-70% Charge Beam 2x56-67% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clauncher View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x100-119%KO Magical Leaf 2x81-96% Mega Drain 2x56-67% Absorb 2x31-37% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clauncher View Nuzleaf builds →Leaf Blade 2x90-107%KO Razor Leaf 2x56-67% | ||
Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clauncher View Lanturn builds →Thunderbolt 2x98-115%KO Volt Switch 2x77-91% Spark 2x59-70% Charge Beam 2x56-66% | ||
 Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clauncher View Tropius builds →Leaf Tornado 2x67-80% Magical Leaf 2x62-73% Razor Leaf 2x56-66% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clauncher View Roselia builds →Giga Drain 2x100-119%KO Magical Leaf 2x83-98% Mega Drain 2x56-66% Absorb 2x29-35% | ||
 Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clauncher View Gloom builds →Mega Drain 2x50-59% Absorb 2x26-31% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clauncher View Lanturn builds →Thunder 2x119-141%KO Thunderbolt 2x96-114%KO Discharge 2x88-104%KO Volt Switch 2x76-90% | ||
Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clauncher View Tropius builds →Solar Beam 2x124-146%KO Energy Ball 2x92-109%KO Leaf Tornado 2x67-80% Magical Leaf 2x63-74% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clauncher View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x160-188%KO Petal Blizzard 2x83-98% Energy Ball 2x119-141%KO Giga Drain 2x101-119%KO | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clauncher View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 2x140-165%KO Energy Ball 2x105-125%KO Giga Drain 2x90-106%KO Mega Drain 2x50-58% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clauncher View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 2x108-127%KO Energy Ball 2x83-98% Giga Drain 2x70-82% | ||
Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clauncher View Lanturn builds →Thunder 2x114-134%KO Thunderbolt 2x94-111%KO Discharge 2x83-98% Volt Switch 2x74-88% | ||
Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clauncher View Tropius builds →Solar Beam 2x118-140%KO Energy Ball 2x90-106%KO Leaf Tornado 2x66-78% Magical Leaf 2x61-72% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clauncher View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x156-184%KO Petal Blizzard 2x81-96% Energy Ball 2x116-137%KO Giga Drain 2x98-116%KO | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clauncher View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 2x136-160%KO Energy Ball 2x103-122%KO Giga Drain 2x85-101%KO Mega Drain 2x48-57% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clauncher View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 2x105-124%KO Energy Ball 2x81-96% Giga Drain 2x68-80% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Magnezone threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (178-210%). Jolteon's Thunderbolt also KOs at 159-187%.
 Whimsicott GrassFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Whimsicott builds →
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 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Clauncher View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon39-46% Volt Switch 2x139-164%KO Thunderbolt 2x178-210%KO | ||
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemAir Balloon NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Clauncher View Jolteon builds →Shadow Ball47-56% Thunderbolt 2x159-187%KO Volt Switch 2x124-146%KO | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLife Orb NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Clauncher View Venusaur builds →Sludge Bomb106-125%KO Giga Drain 2x177-209%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Evolution
Clauncher is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Clawitzer. Check the evolution method below. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are quick to hatch. Evolving adds up to 170 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Clauncher easily with 87 breeding partners from the Water1 and Water3 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Aqua Jet, Crabhammer, Endure and 2 more to offspring.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Clauncher Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 6.
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Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Clauncher gets Aqua Jet and Crabhammer exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 8 types rounds out the picture alongside Crabhammer and Muddy Water.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Clauncher Locations
Clauncher appears at high spawn rates across 5 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Clauncher in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Walking encounters at Lv. 25+ across 5 spots for Clauncher. Sorted by progression so you can see what's reachable at your current point in the game.
Clauncher Guide
Clauncher evolves into Clawitzer at level 37. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 330 BST.
Clauncher evolves into Clawitzer at level 37. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, For a casual playthrough, Clauncher works as a placeholder. Water coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Clawitzer. That's where the stats start mattering.
Clauncher is catchable in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 6 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Since X & Y, Clauncher has been obtainable in 7 games. A Generation 6 debut means a shorter history, but Clauncher has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
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 6XYDebut
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