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| * Clamperl shares the same [[species]] name with {{p|Shellder}} and {{p|Cloyster}}. They are all known as the Bivalve Pokémon. | | * Clamperl shares the same [[species]] name with {{p|Shellder}} and {{p|Cloyster}}. They are all known as the Bivalve Pokémon. |
| * Clamperl is the only Pokémon that evolves by trade holding one of two different items. | | * Clamperl is the only Pokémon that evolves by trade holding one of two different items. |
| * Although the {{game3|Ruby and Sapphire|Sapphire|s}} Pokédex entry states that a Clamperl would grow too large for its shell, a sign of near evolution, Clamperl can only evolve if it is traded while holding a certain item, after which it will evolve instantly.
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| ===Origin=== | | ===Origin=== |
| Clamperl is possibly based on an {{wp|oyster}} or a {{wp|giant clam}}. Clamperl's appearance and {{p|Huntail|its}} {{p|Gorebyss|evolutions}} suggest that it could also be based on {{wp|roe}}. | | Clamperl is possibly based on an {{wp|oyster}} or a {{wp|giant clam}}. Clamperl's appearance and {{p|Huntail|its}} {{p|Gorebyss|evolutions}} suggest that it could also be based on {{wp|roe}}. |
Revision as of 13:07, 6 December 2013
Clamperl (Japanese: パールル Pearlulu) is a Water-type Pokémon.
It evolves into Gorebyss when traded holding a DeepSeaScale or into Huntail when traded holding a DeepSeaTooth.
Biology
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. There is a circular white patch on each cheek. The pearls produced by this Pokémon amplify psychic power, and may be blue as seen in the anime. When it is close to evolution, Clamperl will become too big to fit inside its shell.
In the anime
Major appearances
Clamperl made its debut in Clamperl of Wisdom. Spoink lost its pearl and took a blue pearl that was created by a Clamperl from Isaiah's lab. Team Rocket also wanted to get their hands on the blue pearl.
Clamperl were also featured in The Evolutionary War!. Trainers that lived on the A-B-C Islands had a rivalry over which Clamperl evolution was stronger.
Minor appearances
A Clamperl appeared in the opening of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
A Coordinator used a Clamperl in New Plot, Odd Lot!.
One also appeared in Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade.
Pokédex entries
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Entry
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AG093
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Clamperl
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May's Pokédex
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Clamperl, the Bivalve Pokémon. Clamperl holds a powerful shell that's useful in not only protecting itself, but also in clamping down on prey.
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Clamperl made a minor appearance as a member of Wallace's party during his ascent to Champion. Little is known about it, not even its gender or nickname.
In the TCG
- Main article: Clamperl (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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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.
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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It is protected by a sturdy shell. Once in a lifetime, it makes a magnificent pearl.
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LeafGreen
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.
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Pearl
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{{{pearldex}}}
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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When it evolves, it makes a mysterious pearl that amplifies psychic powers when it's held.
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SoulSilver
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{{{soulsilverdex}}}
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Generation V
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Black
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It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.
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White
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Black 2
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It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.
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White 2
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{{{white2dex}}}
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Generation VI
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When it evolves, it makes a mysterious pearl that amplifies psychic powers when it's held.
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It is protected by a sturdy shell. Once in a lifetime, it makes a magnificent pearl.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In side games
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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35
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95 - 142
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180 - 274
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64
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62 - 127
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119 - 249
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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74
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71 - 138
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137 - 271
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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32
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33 - 92
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62 - 179
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Total: 345
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Clamperl
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Clamperl
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Clamperl shares the same species name with Shellder and Cloyster. They are all known as the Bivalve Pokémon.
- Clamperl is the only Pokémon that evolves by trade holding one of two different items.
Origin
Clamperl is possibly based on an oyster or a giant clam. Clamperl's appearance and its evolutions suggest that it could also be based on roe.
Name origin
Clamperl is a combination of clamp or clam and pearl.
Pearlulu is a combination of pearl and lulu (slang for someone or something that is exceptional or remarkable). It may also involve لؤلؤ lulu (Arabic for pearl).
In other languages
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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パールル Pearlulu
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From pearl and lulu (slang for someone or something that is exceptional or remarkable). It may also involve لؤلؤ lulu (Arabic for pearl).
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French
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Coquiperl
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From coquille and perle
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Spanish
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Clamperl
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Same as English name
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German
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Perlu
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From Perl. Similar to Japanese name
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Italian
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Clamperl
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Same as English name
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Korean
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진주몽 Jinjumong
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Mandarin Chinese
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珍珠貝 Zhēn Zhū Bèi
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Literally "Pearl shellfish".
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Cantonese Chinese
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External links
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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