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| [[File:Clamperl anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Clamperl in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | | [[File:Clamperl anime.png|thumb|left|250px|Clamperl in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] |
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| [[File:Tentacool Huntail Carvanha Clamperl PG.png|thumb|250px|Clamperl in [[Pokémon Generations]]]] | | [[File:Tentacool Huntail Carvanha Clamperl PG.png|thumb|250px|Clamperl in [[Pokémon Generations]]]] |
| In ''[[PG08|The Cavern]]'', a Clamperl was in the waters that surrounded the [[Mossdeep Space Center]]. | | In ''[[PG08|The Cavern]]'', a Clamperl was in the waters that surrounded the [[Mossdeep Space Center]]. |
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| [[File:Wallace Clamperl Adventures.png|thumb|125px|Clamperl in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | | [[File:Wallace Clamperl Adventures.png|thumb|125px|Clamperl in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] |
| ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | | ===Pokémon Adventures=== |
| In ''[[PS251|The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon XIII]]'', Clamperl was a member of [[Wallace]]'s [[Party|team]] that he used during his ascent to {{pkmn|Champion}}. Little is known about it, not even its gender or [[nickname]]. | | In ''[[PS251|The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon XIII]]'', Clamperl was a member of [[Wallace]]'s [[Party|team]] that he used during his ascent to {{pkmn|Champion}}. Little is known about it, not even its gender or [[nickname]]. |
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Revision as of 16:35, 4 March 2021
Clamperl (Japanese: パールル Pearlulu) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
It evolves into Huntail when traded holding a Deep Sea Tooth or into Gorebyss when traded holding a Deep Sea Scale.
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, 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.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Clamperl debuted in Clamperl of Wisdom as a resident of Maisie Island. Spoink lost its pearl and took a blue pearl that was created by a Clamperl from Isaiah's lab, thus causing conflict with the Bivalve Pokémon. Team Rocket also wanted to get their hands on the blue pearl.
In The Evolutionary War!, Nancy and Keith each had a Clamperl. It was revealed that Trainers who live on the A-B-C Islands have rivalries over which of Clamperl's evolved forms was stronger.
Minor appearances
In Saved by the Beldum, a Trainer's Clamperl was at the Ever Grande Conference.
A Clamperl appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
In New Plot, Odd Lot!, a Coordinator's Clamperl competed in the Performance Stage of the Mulberry Contest.
In Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade, a Clamperl attended Meloetta's concert.
In Going for the Gold!, multiple Clamperl were living in the Ambrette Aquarium.
Pokédex entries
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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 not only in protecting itself, but also in clamping down on prey.
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Pokémon Generations
In The Cavern, a Clamperl was in the waters that surrounded the Mossdeep Space Center.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
In The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon XIII, Clamperl was a member of Wallace's team that he used during his ascent to Champion. Little is known about it, not even its gender or nickname.
Similar to his apprentice, Juan owns a Clamperl, as shown on the cover of a volume of the Ruby & Sapphire arc.
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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Hoenn #176
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Kanto #—
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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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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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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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Generation VI
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Kalos Coastal #141
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Hoenn #185
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When it evolves, it makes a mysterious pearl that amplifies psychic powers when it's held.
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Y
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It is protected by a sturdy shell. Once in a lifetime, it makes a magnificent pearl.
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Omega 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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Alpha 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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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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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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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII. Click on the generation numbers above to see Clamperl's learnsets from other generations.
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Poké Assist: (present)
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Field move: (present)
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(Cut ×1)
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Not available in the past.
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Browser entry R-064
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It attacks by spitting bubbles that make Pokémon Slowed.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds
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Base HP: 43
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Base Attack: 71
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Base Defense: 53
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Base Speed: 60
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Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Trivia
- Clamperl shares its category 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 evolved forms suggest that it could also be based on roe, the eggs of fish and other marine animals.
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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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 Perle. 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 Zinzumong
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From 진주 jinju and 몽 (夢) mong, referencing its seemingly "sleeping" appearance
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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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More languages
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Hindi
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क्लैमपर्ल Clamperl
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Transliteration of English name
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Thai
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ปาลูลุ Palulu
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Transcription of Japanese name
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External links