Cloyster
パルシェン Parshen
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Artwork from FR/LG
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| EV yield
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HP
0
| Atk
0
| Def
2
| Sp.Atk
0
| Sp.Def
0
| Speed
0
| Exp.
203
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Cloyster (Japanese: パルシェン Parshen) is a dual-type Water/Ice Pokémon.
It evolves from Shellder via Water Stone.
Biology
Physiology
Cloyster has a spiky shell, which is used to protect its soft insides from foes. Its "head" and face resemble a black pearl.
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.
Habitat
Cloyster lives deep under the sea, usually on the seabed or amongst coral and rocks.
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
| This concludes the entries from the original series.
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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 TCG
- Main article: Cloyster (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Gen
| Game
| Pokédex entry
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| I
| Red
| When attacked, it launches its horns in quick volleys. Its innards have never been seen.
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| Blue
| When attacked, it launches its horns in quick volleys. Its innards have never been seen.
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| Yellow
| For protection, it uses its harder-than-diamonds shell. It also shoots spikes from the shell.
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| Stadium
| Its shell is so hard, it can even withstand a bomb. No one has ever seen what is inside its shell.
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| II
| Gold
| Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength.
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| Silver
| Cloyster that live in seas with harsh tidal currents grow large, sharp spikes on their shells.
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| Crystal
| Even a missile can't break the spikes it uses to stab opponents. They're even harder than its shell.
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| Stadium 2
| Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength.
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| III
| Ruby
| Cloyster is capable of swimming in the sea. It does so by swallowing water, then jetting it out toward the rear. This Pokémon shoots spikes from its shell using the same system.
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| Sapphire
| Cloyster is capable of swimming in the sea. It does so by swallowing water, then jetting it out toward the rear. This Pokémon shoots spikes from its shell using the same system.
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| Emerald
| It swims in the sea by swallowing water, then jetting it out toward the rear. The Cloyster shoots spikes from its shell using the same system.
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| FireRed
| Its shell is extremely hard. It cannot be shattered, even with a bomb. The shell opens only when it is attacking.
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| LeafGreen
| When attacked, it launches its horns in quick volleys. Its innards have never been seen.
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| IV
| Diamond
| It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes.
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| Pearl
| It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes.
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| Platinum
| It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes.
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| HeartGold
| Currently unknown
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| SoulSilver
| Currently unknown
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Game locations
In side games
Held items
Stats
Base stats
| Stat
| Range
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| At Lv. 50
| At Lv. 100
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| 110 - 157
| 210 - 304
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| 90 - 161
| 175 - 317
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| 166 - 255
| 328 - 504
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| 81 - 150
| 157 - 295
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| 45 - 106
| 85 - 207
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| 67 - 134
| 130 - 262
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 85.
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Pokéthlon stats
Type effectiveness
| Weak to
| Resistant to
| Immune to
| Normal effectiveness
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Learnset
Cloyster is capable of learning the following moves (from its evolution onwards):
NOTE: Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: II - III
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| Father
| Move
| Type
| Cat.
| Pwr.
| Acc.
| PP
| Contest
| Appeal
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| Tentacool, Tentacruel
| Barrier
| Psychic
| Status
| —
| —%
| 30
| Cool
| 2 ♥♥
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Tentacool, Tentacruel
Krabby, Kingler
Corsola
Corphish, Crawdaunt
| BubbleBeam
| Water
| Special
| 65
| 100%
| 20
| Beauty
| 2 ♥♥
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| Shellder, Cloyster
| Icicle Spear
| Ice
| Physical
| 10
| 100%
| 30
| Beauty
| 2 ♥♥
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Krabby, Kingler
Omanyte, Omastar
Kabuto, Kabutops
| Mud Shot
| Ground
| Special
| 55
| 95%
| 15
| Tough
| 2 ♥♥
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Tentacool, Tentacruel
Kabuto, Kabutops
Anorith, Armaldo
| Rapid Spin*
| Normal
| Physical
| 20
| 100%
| 40
| Cool
| 2 ♥♥
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Omanyte, Omastar
Corsola
| Rock BlastHGSS
| Rock
| Physical
| 25
| 80%
| 10
| Tough
| 2 ♥♥
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Tentacool, Tentacruel
| Screech
| Normal
| Status
| —
| 85%
| 40
| Smart
| 2 ♥♥
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| Shellder, Cloyster
| Take Down*
| Normal
| Physical
| 90
| 85%
| 20
| Tough
| 3 ♥♥♥
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Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB from an evolution of this Pokémon
*Indicates a move only available by chain breeding
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
Origin
It appears to be based off of a bivalve 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
External links
Notes
Body size: 1
For other sprites and images, please see Cloyster images on Bulbagarden Archives.
