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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 |
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| 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) | |
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| Third Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Ruby | ||
| Pokémon Sapphire | ||
| Pokémon Emerald | ||
| Fourth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Diamond | ||
| Pokémon Pearl | ||
| Pokémon Platinum | ||
| Pokémon HeartGold | ||
| Pokémon SoulSilver | ||
| Fifth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Black | ||
| Pokémon White | ||
| Pokémon Black 2 | ||
| Pokémon White 2 | ||
| Sixth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon X | ||
| Pokémon Y | ||
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | ||
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | ||
| Seventh Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | ||
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | ||
| Eighth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | Grand Underground - Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern | |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | Grand Underground - Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern | |
In-game information
Evolution
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Base Stats
| HP | 35 |
| Attack | 64 |
| Defense | 85 |
| Sp. Attack | 74 |
| Sp. Defense | 55 |
| Speed | 32 |
| Total | 345 |
Moveset
Gallery
Sprites
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.