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Clamperl(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name introduced in the third generation. It is a Water type Pokémon that evolves into Huntail and Gorebyss depending on the item held when traded.

Physiology and Behavior[]

Clamperl is an aquatic Pokémon that makes its home on the seafloor. Its bivalve shell is dark blue with a silver rim along the inner edges. The shell is used to clamp down on prey, as well as for protection. A fully-grown shell will have nicks and scratches all over. Inside of the shell is a fragile, light blue body composed of six spherical extensions with a pink, pearl-like head in the center, usually depicted with its eyes closed. There is a circular white patch on each cheek.

The pearls produced by this Pokémon amplify psychic power and can be blue in color as seen in the anime. These pearls are also 10 times more valuable than pearls produced by Shellder. It is carnivorous, clamping down on prey without letting go until it stops moving. When it is close to evolution, Clamperl will become too big to fit inside its shell. Clamperl is the only Pokémon that gains extra effects by holding a Deep Sea Tooth or Deep Sea Scale. Clamperl have been observed being carried by Drifblim, its natural predator.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

In the anime[]

Origin and inspiration[]

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby 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.
Pokémon Sapphire 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.
Pokémon Emerald A Clamperl slams its shell closed on prey to prevent escape. The pearl it creates upon evolution is said to be infused with a mysterious energy.
Pokémon FireRed It is protected by a sturdy shell. Once in a lifetime, it makes a magnificent pearl.
Pokémon LeafGreen It is protected by a sturdy shell. Once in a lifetime, it makes a magnificent pearl.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.
Pokémon Pearl It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.
Pokémon Platinum It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.
Pokémon HeartGold When it evolves, it makes a mysterious pearl that amplifies psychic powers when it's held.
Pokémon SoulSilver When it evolves, it makes a mysterious pearl that amplifies psychic powers when it's held.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.
Pokémon White It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.
Pokémon Black 2 It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.
Pokémon White 2 It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X When it evolves, it makes a mysterious pearl that amplifies psychic powers when it's held.
Pokémon Y It is protected by a sturdy shell. Once in a lifetime, it makes a magnificent pearl.
Pokémon Omega Ruby 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.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 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.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ultra Sun Despite its appearance, it's carnivorous. It clamps down on its prey with both sides of its shell and doesn't let go until they stop moving.
Pokémon Ultra Moon Clamperl's pearls are exceedingly precious. They can be more than 10 times as costly as Shellder's pearls.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.
Pokémon Shining Pearl It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.

Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Routes 124 and 126 (underwater)
Pokémon Sapphire
Routes 124 and 126 (underwater)
Pokémon Emerald
Routes 124 and 126 (underwater)
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Routes 219 and 221 (Super Rod)
Pokémon Pearl
Routes 219 and 221 (Super Rod)
Pokémon Platinum
Trade
Pokémon HeartGold
Route 19(Surfing)
Pokémon SoulSilver
Route 19(Surfing)
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Route 4(Fishing)
Pokémon White
Route 4(Fishing)
Pokémon Black 2
Route 4(Fishing)
Pokémon White 2
Route 4(Fishing)
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Route 12 (Good Rod)
Pokémon Y
Route 12 (Good Rod)
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Routes 107, 124, 126, 128, 129, and 130(underwater)
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Routes 107, 124, 126, 128, 129, and 130(underwater)
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ultra Sun
Route 15, Melemele Sea (Fishing)
Pokémon Ultra Moon
Route 15, Melemele Sea (Fishing)
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Routes 219 and 221 (Super Rod)
Grand Underground - Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern
Pokémon Shining Pearl
Routes 219 and 221 (Super Rod)
Grand Underground - Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern

In-game information[]

Evolution[]

Clamperl
Trade holding DeepSeaTooth.
Huntail
Clamperl
Trade holding DeepSeaScale.
Gorebyss

Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 35
Attack 64
Defense 85
Sp. Attack 74
Sp. Defense 55
Speed 32
Total 345

Moveset[]

Main article: Clamperl/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

Sprites
Ruby Sapphire


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Emerald
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Diamond Pearl
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Platinum
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Heart Soul
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Black 2 White 2
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X Y


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Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl


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Trivia[]

  • Clamperl is the only Pokémon that evolves by trade holding one of two different items.
  • Clamperl can learn Iron Defense from a Move Tutor, but its evolutions, Huntail and Gorebyss, can't.
  • Clamperl is one of two Pokémon to have two different species-specific Stat-enhancing items associated with it, the other being Ditto.
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