Stats & Training
Clawitzer's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Atk leads, Speed trails, 3 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 2 Sp. Atk EVs, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Clawitzer can move through the water at a speed of 60 knots by using gas inside its body to expel water from the back of its claw.
The cannonballs of seawater that Clawitzer launches from its claw are powerful enough to punch through tanker hulls.
Clawitzer Weakness
Electric and Grass moves hit Clawitzer for super-effective damage. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. With 71 HP and balanced defenses, Clawitzer can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
Wo-Chien DarkGrass | B | |
Obtain MethodSouth Province Area One Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clawitzer View Wo-Chien builds →Power Whip 2x92-109%KO Giga Drain 2x62-74% Mega Drain 2x35-41% Absorb 2x19-23% | ||
Meowscarada GrassDark | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Sprigatito (Cabo Poco Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clawitzer View Meowscarada builds →Leaf Storm 2x96-113%KO Energy Ball 2x66-78% Seed Bomb 2x77-90% Magical Leaf 2x45-53% | ||
Leafeon Grass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clawitzer View Leafeon builds →Leaf Blade 2x85-101%KO Giga Drain 2x45-53% Magical Leaf 2x36-43% | ||
Toedscruel GroundGrass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clawitzer View Toedscruel builds →Power Whip 2x80-95% Seed Bomb 2x54-64% Giga Drain 2x55-66% Mega Drain 2x31-37% | ||
Arboliva GrassNormal | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clawitzer View Arboliva builds →Petal Dance 2x125-148%KO Energy Ball 2x94-111%KO Petal Blizzard 2x59-70% Seed Bomb 2x54-64% | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Sandslash's Earthquake hits Clawitzer for 35-41%.
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySandrush ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Clawitzer View Sandslash builds →Rapid Spin12-14% Earthquake35-41% Knock Off15-18% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemCharcoal NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Clawitzer View Torkoal builds →Eruption32-38% Heat Wave20-24% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Clawitzer View Weezing builds →Sludge Bomb27-32% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Clawitzer View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake38-45% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityEartheater ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Orthworm builds →
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Scarlet & Violet Evolution
Clawitzer is the evolved form of Clauncher. Breeding produces Clauncher eggs, and they're quick to hatch. Evolving from Clauncher gave Clawitzer the biggest boost in Sp.Atk (+62), bringing the total to 500 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Clawitzer to get Clauncher eggs easily using 87 partners from the Water1 and Water3 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Aqua Tail, Bubble Beam, Entrainment.
Scarlet & Violet Clawitzer Best Moveset
Waterpulse is the safe click most turns. Choice Specs locks Clawitzer into it but rewards with boosted special damage with move lock. Modest nature and max HP and Sp. Atk EVs maximize that first hit. Megalauncher helps on the margins.
Best Build
Clawitzer best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Water Pulse
- Dragon Pulse
- Aura Sphere
- Dark Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Water Pulse
- Dark Pulse
- Aura Sphere
- Dragon Pulse
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Water Pulse
- Dark Pulse
- Dragon Pulse
- Aura Sphere
Recommended Teammates
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Aura Sphere
- Dark Pulse
- Water Pulse
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Need something that threatens multiple types? Clawitzer's movepool delivers. Coverage across 12 types plus STAB from Hydro Pump and Crabhammer gives it answers for most defensive cores you'll run into.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Clawitzer in Scarlet & Violet
17 encounter spots for Clawitzer at moderate rates starting from late-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Clawitzer in Scarlet & Violet
To get Clawitzer, start by catching Clauncher through walking encounters at Lv. 23-56. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ClauncherCasseroya Lake - OceanOverworld Lv.23-41 Water36%MidEast Paldean Sea - OceanOverworld Lv.23-41 Water36%MidEast Province (Area One) - OceanOverworld Lv.23-41 Route36%MidEast Province (Area Three) - OceanOverworld Lv.23-41 Route36%MidEast Province (Area Two) - OceanOverworld Lv.23-41 Route36%MidGlaseado MountainOverworld Lv.23-41 Cave36%MidNorth Paldean Sea - OceanOverworld Lv.23-41 Water36%MidNorth Province (Area One) - OceanOverworld Lv.23-41 Route36%MidNorth Province (Area Three) - OceanOverworld Lv.23-41 Route36%MidSouth Paldean Sea - OceanOverworld Lv.23-41 Water36%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - OceanOverworld Lv.23-41 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - OceanOverworld Lv.23-41 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area One) - OceanOverworld Lv.23-41 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - OceanOverworld Lv.23-41 Route36%MidWest Paldean Sea - OceanOverworld Lv.23-41 Water36%MidWest Province (Area One) - OceanOverworld Lv.23-41 Route36%MidWest Province (Area Two) - OceanOverworld Lv.23-41 Route36%Mid
Step 2Clawitzer ✓Casseroya Lake - OceanOverworld Lv.37-56 Water8%LateEast Paldean Sea - OceanOverworld Lv.37-56 Water8%LateEast Province (Area One) - OceanOverworld Lv.37-56 Route8%LateEast Province (Area Three) - OceanOverworld Lv.37-56 Route8%LateEast Province (Area Two) - OceanOverworld Lv.37-56 Route8%LateGlaseado MountainOverworld Lv.37-56 Cave8%LateNorth Paldean Sea - OceanOverworld Lv.37-56 Water8%LateNorth Province (Area One) - OceanOverworld Lv.37-56 Route8%LateNorth Province (Area Three) - OceanOverworld Lv.37-56 Route8%LateSouth Paldean Sea - OceanOverworld Lv.37-56 Water8%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - OceanOverworld Lv.37-56 Route8%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - OceanOverworld Lv.37-56 Route8%LateSouth Province (Area One) - OceanOverworld Lv.37-56 Route8%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - OceanOverworld Lv.37-56 Route8%LateWest Paldean Sea - OceanOverworld Lv.37-56 Water8%LateWest Province (Area One) - OceanOverworld Lv.37-56 Route8%LateWest Province (Area Two) - OceanOverworld Lv.37-56 Route8%Lateor evolve from Clauncher (Step 1)
Clawitzer Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, Clawitzer has a 500 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid option in Scarlet & Violet for the right team. It works best as a wallbreaker. Waterpulse with Choice Specs is the standard set.
Mega Launcher strengthens aura and pulse moves to 1.5× their power. That's the one you want on Clawitzer. It's the only ability Clawitzer has.
In Scarlet & Violet, Clawitzer fills the wallbreaker role. It's a special attacker with base 120 Sp. Atk. At base 59 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In Scarlet & Violet, run Waterpulse, Dragon Pulse, Aura Sphere, and Dark Pulse on Clawitzer. Waterpulse is the most common pick at 23% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Introduced in X & Y, Clawitzer has appeared in 7 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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
