Cloyster (Pokémon)

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Cloyster パルシェン Parshen #091
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Water Ice Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Bivalve Pokémon
Abilities Shell Armor or Skill Link Skill Link Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #091 Johto #172 Hoenn #261 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 4'11" Imperial 1.5 m Metric 4'11"/1.5 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 292.1 lbs. Imperial 132.5 kg Metric 292.1 lbs./132.5 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Purple	Catch rate 60 (7.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Water 3 group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 2 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 203 Battle Exp.: 2031*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Cloyster (Japanese: パルシェン Parshen) is a dual-type Water/Ice Pokémon.

It evolves from Shellder when exposed to radiation from a Water Stone.

Biology

Physiology

Cloyster has a spiky shell, six of which are long and conical, resembling turrets, which is used to protect its soft insides from foes. Cloyster has an an inner, gray-colored layer inside its purple shell. Its "head" and face resemble a black pearl, and there is a jutting, horn-like white spike above its "head".

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Cloyster has strong defenses and moderate offenses, both thanks to its sturdy shell. It fights by clamping its shell tightly shut while launching spikes from its shell to strike opponents.

Behavior

Cloyster is a clever and sneaky Pokémon, viciously rushing at prey shooting with spikes. It fights roughly because of the hostile nature of its habitat and the protection of its shell, allowing it to withstand physical blows easily. Cloyster swims by means of propulsion, doing so by first swallowing water, then jetting it out toward the rear. Cloyster may also shoot spikes from its shell using the same system.

Habitat

Cloyster lives deep under the sea, usually on the seabed or amongst coral and rocks. Its range is basically the same as Shellder's.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Major Appearances

Lorelei used a Cloyster against Ash in The Mandarin Island Miss Match.

A Cloyster appeared in Staging a Heroes Welcome under the ownership of Kyle.

Minor Appearances

Misty battled against a Cloyster in The Bridge Bike Gang.

Giovanni's Cloyster first appeared in The Battle of the Badge.

Ash also battled one during the Indigo League in Fire and Ice.

A Cloyster appeared in Poké Ball Peril.

Mateo owned a Cloyster in The Crystal Onix.

Butch used a Cloyster during his and Cassidy's attempt to capture Moltres in The Search for the Legend.

A Cloyster made a cameo in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea.

A Cloyster can be seen in To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!

Pokédex entries

In the manga

Cloyster's most predominant appearance is under Lorelei, during the Elite Four saga of Pokémon Adventures. It kept the voodoo dolls of Green and Sabrina safely out of reach while Lorelei battled them.

Cloyster reappeared again in Lorelei's attempt to defend Seven Island. It is then remarked that Cloyster is the strongest fighter Lorelei has in her arsenal.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Cloyster is drawn by Mato as having a blue marking like a jewel on its head, beneath the spike. The official art by Ken Sugimori, however, does not. This is likely because the white circle seen on Cloyster's head in most early sprites was interpreted by Mato as a jewel, but was actually intended just to be glare.

In the TCG

Main article: Cloyster (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

Stats

Base stats

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

By leveling up

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By TM/HM

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By breeding

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By tutoring

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|- style="background:#74ACF5" | colspan="13" | Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
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TCG-only moves

• Lick

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 091.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Bountiful Sea Phrases 51%-100% HP My shell can't be broken no matter what attack is thrown! 26%-50% HP Trouble... My health is half gone. 1%-25% HP It's all over... Even my shell is cracking... Level up My level went up! Hit me with any weapon! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up My level went up! Hit me with any weapon!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -4.5% IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Shellder  Water

Water Stone →

First evolution Cloyster  Water  Ice

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Cloyster images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Cloyster has the highest base Defense of any Generation I Pokémon at 180. It was surpassed in Generation II by Steelix (200) and Shuckle (230). Currently it is tied with Aggron for the 3rd highest behind the two previously mentioned Pokémon, and Regirock (200).
  • Therefore, Cloyster has the highest Defense of both Water and Ice-types, as well as the highest single stat of all Water-types with that Defense and the highest single base stat of all non legendary Ice-types. (Overall, behind only Regice's Special Defense)
• Cloyster's cry is very similar to Fearow, aside from some differences in pitch and volume.
• Despite Cloyster not resembling a human form, like Jynx, Cloyster's "head" pearl was changed from black to purple in Generation IV.
• Strangely, Cloyster's head and face bear a striking resemblance to Gastly, which comes directly after it in the National Pokédex.
• Cloyster’s Shiny color is blue. This has been treated by some as a reference to the 70’s band “Blue Oyster Cult”.

Origin

It appears to be based on a bivalve, or more specifically, of the genus spondylus, with a black pearl as its head.

Name origin

Cloyster's name may be a combination of cloister, to seclude or shelter oneself, and oyster. It could also be a combination of clam and oyster. Its Japanese name may be a combination of パール pearl and シェル shell.

In other languages

• German: Austos - From Auster (oyster).
• French: Crustabri - From crustacé (crustacean) and abri (shelter).
• Korean: 파르셀 Pareusel
• Chinese (Taiwan): 鐵甲貝 Tiě Jiǎ Bèi - "Iron armored shell"

External links

Notes

← #090: Shellder

Pokémon

#092: Gastly →

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