Clodsire

Species

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“When attacked, this Pokémon will retaliate by sticking thick spines out from its body. It’s a risky move that puts everything on the line.” — Clodsire's Pokédex entry^[src]

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Clodsire^{(JPJapanese: ドオー

Romaji: Dooh)} is a Poison/Ground-type Pokémon in the franchise of the same name. It was introduced in the ninth generation. It evolves from Paldean Wooper starting at level 20.

Physiology and Behavior

Clodsire is a quadrupedal, amphibious Pokémon, with a rounded body that is dark brown on the top and light brown on the bottom, forming a wave pattern in the middle. It has black beady eyes, a large mouth, and a pair of tiny nostrils. Its four legs are rounded and have three digits each. A short dorsal fin delineates its lower back and ends at its stout, bulbous tail. Clodsire shares many similarities with its non-Paldean relative, Quagsire.

On top of Clodsire's back are six light purple circular spots. If Clodsire is attacked, it will retaliate by sticking out large, thick, light purple spines from these spots — a dangerous and risky move. Clodsire lives in the depths of ponds and swamps, and helps Paldean Wooper cross waters by carrying them on its back.

Appearances

Main Pokémon games

Other Pokémon games

In the anime

Origin & Inspiration

Clodsire, its Poison typing, and its ability to extend spines out of its body all appear to be based on the Iberian ribbed newt, which is known for its ability to puncture its sharp ribs through its skin and coat them in poison as a defense mechanism. Clodsire also somewhat resembles a giant salamander and a smooth-head blobfish.

Clodsire may be a combination of clod (lump of earth), sire or Siren (a genus of salamander), and Quagsire.

Dooh may be a combination of 土 do (earth or ground), 毒 doku (poison), 王 ō (king), オオサンショウウオ ōsanshōuo (Japanese giant salamander), and ヌオー Nuoh (Quagsire).

In-game Information

Pokédex Entries

Title	Entry
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	When attacked, this Pokémon will retaliate by sticking thick spines out from its body. It’s a risky move that puts everything on the line.
Pokémon Violet	It lives at the bottom of ponds and swamps. It will carry Wooper on its back and ferry them across water from one shore to the other.

Game Locations

Title	Location(s)
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	South Province: Area Five, Area Six East Province: Area Three West Province: Area Three North Province: Area One, Glaseado Mountain
Pokémon Violet	South Province: Area Five, Area Six East Province: Area Three West Province: Area Three North Province: Area One, Glaseado Mountain