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'''Cloyster''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''パルシェン''' ''Parshen'') is a dual-type {{2t|Water|Ice}} Pokémon.
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'''Cloyster''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''パルシェン''' ''Parshen'') is a dual-type {{2t|Water|Ice}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].


It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Shellder}} when exposed to a {{evostone|Water Stone}}.
It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Shellder}} when exposed to a [[Water Stone]].


==Biology==
==Biology==
===Physiology===
Cloyster is a black {{wp|bivalve}} {{wikipedia|mollusk}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. It is encased inside a light-gray shell, which is surrounded by a second jagged, blue-violet outer shell casing. It has one barb-like spike protruding from above its head, and multiple conical horns on its outer shell. Its shell is harder than a diamond with spikes that are even harder; harsh tidal currents will affect the size and sharpness of these spikes. On its pearl-like face, it has two white eyes and a mouth. Aside from its face and head, its internal anatomy has never been seen. Once it has shut itself in, it is impossible to open its shell from the outside. This impressive defense allows it to withstand anything from a bomb blast to even a missile strike.
Cloyster has a large shell covered in spikes. Six of the spikes are long and conical, resembling turrets, and are used to protect its soft insides from foes. However, the shell offers a lack of protection against special attacks. Cloyster has an inner, gray-colored layer inside its purple shell. Its {{DL|List of Pokémon by body style|Pokémon consisting of only a head|"head"}} and face resemble a black pearl, and there is a jutting, horn-like white spike above its "head". Its face is similar to {{p|Gastly}}, though the two Pokémon are not related.
====Gender differences====
None.


===Special abilities===
Cloyster typically only opens its shell to attack an opponent. However, it is fully capable of retaliating against any enemy with its shell tightly closed. With rapid succession, it launches its spikes at the foe, keeping them repelled. The same projectile system it uses to launch its spikes is also used for swimming. It swallows seawater and then ejects it towards the rear, pushing it through with siphon-jet propulsion. Being the result of Shellder evolving through an [[Evolution stone]], Cloyster is rarely found in the wild, though they can be found on the {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Sea Pokémon|sea floor}}, nestled among the rocks and coral; however, it will actively hunt on land for {{p|Slowpoke}} tails. Cloyster and its pre-evolved form, {{p|Shellder}}, are relatives of {{p|Gastrodon}}. {{p|Kingler}} is a natural predator of Cloyster.
Cloyster have strong defenses and moderate offenses, both thanks to their sturdy shell. They fight by clamping their shell tightly shut while launching spikes from their shell to strike opponents.


===Behavior===
In [[Generation I]], {{m|Clamp}} was its [[signature move]]. Additionally, prior to [[Generation V]], Cloyster and its pre-evolved form, Shellder, were the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that could have {{a|Skill Link}} as an [[Ability]].
Cloyster are sneaky and clever Pokémon, viciously rushing at prey while shooting spikes. They fight roughly because of the hostile nature of their habitat and the protection of their shell, allowing them to withstand physical blows easily. Cloyster swim by means of propulsion, doing so by first swallowing water, and then jetting it out toward the rear. Cloyster may also shoot spikes from their shell using the same system.


===Habitat===
===Evolution===
[[File:Sea.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Sea Pokémon}}]]
Cloyster evolves from {{p|Shellder}}
Cloyster live deep under the sea, usually on the seabed or amongst coral and rocks. Their range is basically the same as {{p|Shellder}}'s.


===Diet===
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data&rarr;Evolution data]].)
{{main|Pokémon food}}
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==In the anime==
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[[File:Mateo Cloyster.png|220px|thumb|right|Cloyster in the anime]]
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===Major appearances===
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====[[Lorelei's Cloyster]]====
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[[Lorelei]] used a {{TP|Lorelei|Cloyster}} against Ash in ''[[EP099|The Mandarin Island Miss Match]]''.
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====Other====
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[[Butch]] used a Cloyster during his and [[Cassidy]]'s attempt to capture {{p|Moltres}} in ''[[SS018|The Search for the Legend]]''.
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A Cloyster appeared in ''[[DP077|Staging a Heroes Welcome]]'' under the ownership of {{si|Kyle}}.
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===Minor appearances===
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Cloyster debuted in ''[[EP036|The Bridge Bike Gang]]'', where {{an|Misty}} battled against one owned by [[Tyra]].
 
A Cloyster appeared in ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]''.
 
{{an|Giovanni}}'s Cloyster first appeared in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]''.
 
A Cloyster appeared in ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quack-tion]]'', as part of the cast for the movie "{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|Pokémon in Love}}".
 
{{Ash}} battled a Cloyster belonging to [[Pete Pebbleman]] during the [[Indigo League]] in ''[[EP076|Fire and Ice]]''. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]''. Also, in the latter episode, another Cloyster under the ownership of an unknown Trainer, appeared during the closing ceremonies of the [[Indigo League]].
 
A Cloyster appeared in ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]''.
 
[[Mateo]] owned a Cloyster in ''[[EP087|The Crystal Onix]]''.
 
Multiple Cloyster also appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''.
 
A Trainer used a Cloyster in ''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]'' to aid him in the annual {{p|Seaking}} [[Seaking Catching Day|Catching Competition]].
 
A Cloyster made a cameo in ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''.
 
A Cloyster can be seen in ''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]''.
 
===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP036|Cloyster|Ash's Pokédex|Cloyster, a Bivalve Pokémon. Its {{a|Shell Armor|shell is incredibly strong and resistant to a bomb}}. Its shell only opens when it attacks.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Kanto}}
 
==In the manga==
[[File:Lorelei Cloyster Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Cloyster in Pokémon Adventures]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{main|Lorelei's Cloyster}}
First seen against {{adv|Yellow}} in conjunction with her {{p|Dewgong}}. Later, in the battle on [[Cerise Island]], it kept the voodoo dolls of {{adv|Green}} and [[Sabrina]] (which kept their arms bound by an ice cuff) safely out of reach while Lorelei {{pkmn|battle}}d them. Although it initially seemed that with Green out cold, Sabrina stood little chance, she feigned attacking repeatedly and slowly sapped Cloyster's strength using {{m|Mega Drain}}, eventually fainting it. Lorelei realized this, and quickly took back the dolls.
 
Cloyster reappeared again in Lorelei's attempt to defend [[Quest Island|Seven Island]]. It is then remarked that Cloyster is the strongest fighter Lorelei has in her arsenal due to the tough shell it possesses, said to withstand the damage of a Napalm Bomb. However, though they fought valiantly and pushed [[Sird]] to her limits, ultimately the insidious villain won by having her {{p|Starmie}} {{m|camouflage}} itself and attack where they couldn't defend.
 
The boss of Team Rocket, {{adv|Giovanni}}, is shown in several rounds using Cloyster. He used it to freeze two {{p|Magmar}} after having a chat with {{adv|Red}}. Then, when Red came to beat him, he used it to freeze [[Poli]].
 
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. [[Satoshi Yamamoto]], who took over starting at {{PAV|10}}, did not make the same error.
 
===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
{{main|Lorelei's Cloyster}}
[[Lorelei]]'s Cloyster is the first opponent {{Zensho|Satoshi}} faces in the Pokémon League.
 
==In the TCG==
{{main|Cloyster (TCG)}}


==Game data==
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Pinball}}: A Cloyster appears on the Blue Table. When the pinball can be shot into the Cloyster, Catch'em Mode is activated, allowing for the capture of a Pokémon.
* {{g|Pinball}}: A Cloyster appears on the Blue Table. When the pinball can be shot into the Cloyster, Catch'em Mode is activated, allowing for the capture of a Pokémon.


===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=037|label1=Coastal|reg2=Hoenn}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=330|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry}}
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|md=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Shellder}}
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|md2=[[Miracle Sea]] (B1-B18)<br>[[Deep Miracle Sea]] (B1-B4)
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|rumble=[[Bright Beach]]
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|rumble2=Beach: [[Challenger's Ground]] (post ending)<br>Lake: All{{tt|*|Palkia encounter}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Beach: [[Challenger's Ground]] (post-ending), Lake: All{{tt|*|Palkia encounter}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Verdant Plaza#Battle Royale|Verdant Plaza: Battle Royale]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Mountain of Order#Stage 1|Mountain of Order: Stage 1]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Distortion Land#Vast Ocean|Distortion Land: Vast Ocean]] <small>(Center Boss)</small>}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Snorlax Sea]], [[Zapdos Sea]], [[Mewtwo Sea]], [[Bulbasaur Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD red color}}|area=[[Silver Trench]] (80F-89F)<br/>Fainted Pokémon: [[Magma Cavern]]<br/>Mystery House: [[Stormy Sea]], [[Northwind Field]], [[Buried Relic]], [[Solar Cave]]}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=Event: [[Pokémon Safari/2015-Feb. 2018#Tenth release|''Pokémon Safari'']] <small>(Tenth release)</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{orange color}}|area=Variety {{DL|Sync pair|sync pair scout}}: {{sync|Lorelei|Cloyster}}<br>[[Evolution]]: {{sync/player|egg|Shellder}}}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}


====In events====
====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=water|type2=ice}}
{{eventAvail/h|type=water|type2=ice}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|Video Game Championships 2013 Cloyster|English|United States|30|January 20, 2013|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Video Game Championships 2013 Cloyster}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|Abram Burrows's Cloyster|English|United States|30|January 20, 2013|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Abram Burrows's Cloyster}}
|}
|}


===Held items===
===Held items===
{{HeldItems
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear. In {{g|Emerald}}, Cloyster can only be found in the {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Generation III}}.
|type=water|type2=Ice
 
|bw1=Pearl|bw1type=Valuable item|bw1rar=50
{{HeldItems/header|type=Water|type2=Ice}}
|bw2=Big Pearl|bw2type=Valuable item|bw2rar=5
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
|b2w21=Pearl|b2w21type=Valuable item|b2w21rar=50
{{HeldItems/Items1|Silver Leaf|100|rows=2}}
|b2w22=Big Pearl|b2w22type=Valuable item|b2w22rar=5
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
|event1=Choice Scarf|event1type=In-battle effect item|event1rar=100
{{HeldItems/Games1|Emerald|tcolor=fff|Pokémon Emerald Version}}
}}
{{HeldItems/Items2|Pearl (item){{!}}Pearl|image1=Bag Pearl Sprite.png|50|Big Pearl|5|rows=5}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black|White|tcolor1=FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black 2|White 2|tcolor1=FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|X|Y|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon X and Y}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sword|Shield|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Sword and Shield}}
|}


===Stats===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
{{Stats
HP=     50 |
|type=Water
Attack= 95 |
|type2=Ice
Defense=180 |
|HP=50
SpAtk=   85 |
|Attack=95
SpDef=   45 |
|Defense=180
Special= 85 |
|SpAtk=85
Speed=   70 |
|SpDef=45
type=Water |
|Speed=70
type2=Ice }}
|Special=85
}}


====Pokéathlon stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
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===Type effectiveness===
===Type effectiveness===
{{Type effectiveness|
{{TypeEffectiveness
type1=water|
|type1=water
type2=ice|
|type2=ice
Normal=  100 |
|Normal=  100
Flying=  100 |
|Flying=  100
Fighting=200 |
|Fighting=200
Ground=  100 |
|Ground=  100
Rock=    200 |
|Rock=    200
Bug=    100 |
|Bug=    100
Poison=  100 |
|Poison=  100
Ghost=  100 |
|Ghost=  100
Steel=  100 |
|Steel=  100
 
|Fire=    100
Fire=    100 |
|Water=    50
Water=    50 |
|Grass=  200
Grass=  200 |
|Electric=200
Electric=200 |
|Psychic= 100
Psychic= 100 |
|Ice=      25
Ice=      25 |
|Dragon=  100
Dragon=  100 |
|Dark=    100
Dark=    100 }}
|Fairy=100}}


===Learnset===
===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh|Cloyster|Water|Ice|5|1}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Cloyster|Water|Ice|1}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Icicle Crash|Ice|Physical|85|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Withdraw|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|40||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Supersonic|Normal|Status|&mdash;|55|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Leer|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Aurora Beam|Ice|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|13|Spike Cannon|Normal|Physical|20|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Supersonic|Normal|Status|—|55|20}}
{{learnlist/level5|28|Spikes|Ground|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Aurora Beam|Ice|Special|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level5|52|Icicle Crash|Ice|Physical|85|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf|Cloyster|Water|Ice|5|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Shell Smash|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Withdraw|Water|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Ice Shard|Ice|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|5|Razor Shell|Water|Physical|75|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Cloyster|Water|Ice|1}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh|Cloyster|Water|Ice|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Cloyster|Water|Ice|1}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM046|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM41|Torment|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM052|Snowscape|Ice|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM053|Smart Strike|Steel|Physical|70|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM64|Explosion|Normal|Physical|250|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM076|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|25|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM077|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM79|Frost Breath|Ice|Special|40|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM84|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM090|Spikes|Ground|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM091|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM03|Surf|Water|Special|95|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|HM06|Dive|Water|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf|Cloyster|Water|Ice|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM106|Drill Run|Ground|Physical|80|95|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM124|Ice Spinner|Ice|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM142|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM187|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM208|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Cloyster|Water|Ice|1}}


====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh|Cloyster|Water|Ice|5|1}}
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Cloyster|Water|Ice|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|222|Corsola}}|Aqua Ring|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Aqua Ring|Water|Status|—|—|20|grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|091|Cloyster}}{{MSP|342|Crawdaunt}}|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10|||‡|'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0072|Tentacool}}{{MSP/H|0073|Tentacruel}}{{MSP/H|0341|Corphish}}{{MSP/H|0342|Crawdaunt}}{{MSP/H|0739|Crabrawler}}{{MSP/H|0740|Crabominable}}|Bubble Beam|Water|Special|65|100|20||'''|grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}|Barrier|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|Cool|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Life Dew|Water|Status|—|—|10|grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}{{MSP|098|Krabby}}{{MSP|099|Kingler}}{{MSP|222|Corsola}}{{MSP|341|Corphish}}<br>{{MSP|342|Crawdaunt}}|BubbleBeam|Water|Special|65|100|20|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0072|Tentacool}}{{MSP/H|0073|Tentacruel}}{{MSP/H|0692|Clauncher}}{{MSP/H|0693|Clawitzer}}{{MSP/H|0960|Wiglett}}{{MSP/H|0961|Wugtrio}}|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''|grid=6}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|090|Shellder}}{{MSP|091|Cloyster}}|Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|25|100|30|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Cloyster|Water|Ice|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|098|Krabby}}{{MSP|099|Kingler}}{{MSP|138|Omanyte}}{{MSP|139|Omastar}}{{MSP|140|Kabuto}}{{MSP|141|Kabutops}}|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15|Tough|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}{{MSP|140|Kabuto}}{{MSP|141|Kabutops}}{{MSP|347|Anorith}}{{MSP|348|Armaldo}}|Rapid Spin|Normal|Physical|20|100|40|Cool|2|*}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|138|Omanyte}}{{MSP|139|Omastar}}{{MSP|222|Corsola}}{{MSP|347|Anorith}}{{MSP|348|Armaldo}}|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|25|90|10|Tough|2||}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}<br>|Screech|Normal|Status|&mdash;|85|40|Smart|2}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|090|Shellder}}{{MSP|091|Cloyster}}|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|Tough|3|‡}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|451|Skorupi}}{{MSP|452|Drapion}}|Twineedle|Bug|Physical|25|100|20|||*}}
{{learnlist/breed5|{{MSP|072|Tentacool}}{{MSP|073|Tentacruel}}|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|Beauty|2||'''}}{{learnlist/breedf|Cloyster|Water|Ice|5|1}}
 
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh|Cloyster|Water|Ice|5|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf|Cloyster|Water|Ice|5|1}}


====By a prior [[evolution]]====
====By a prior [[evolution]]====
{{Learnlist/prevoh|Cloyster|Water|Ice|5|1}}
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Cloyster|Water|Ice|1}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|090|Shellder|||||Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|090|Shellder|||||Icicle Spear|Ice|Physical|25|100|30|'''}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Cloyster|Water|Ice|1}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|090|Shellder|||||Leer|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|30}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|090|Shellder|||||Clamp|Water|Physical|35|85|10|'''}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|090|Shellder|||||Ice Shard|Ice|Physical|40|100|30|'''}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|090|Shellder|||||Razor Shell|Water|Physical|75|95|10|'''}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|090|Shellder|||||Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15|'''}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|090|Shellder|||||Brine|Water|Special|65|100|10|'''}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|090|Shellder|||||Iron Defense|Steel|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15||BW}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|090|Shellder|||||Shell Smash|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|090|Shellder|||||Hydro Pump|Water|Special|120|80|5|'''}}
{{Learnlist/prevo5|090|Shellder|d||||Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15|'''|BW}}
{{Learnlist/prevof|Cloyster|Water|Ice|5|1}}


===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
{| align="center" style="background: #{{tcg water color light}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg water color}}"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{tcg water color}}; border: 3px solid #{{tcg water color dark}}"
|- align=center
|-
! style="{{roundytl|5px}};" | Move
! style="background: #{{tcg water color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! Card
! style="background: #{{tcg water color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Card
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{m|Lick}}
| [[Cloyster (Expedition 8)]]
|-
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Lick}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Cloyster (Expedition 8)]]
|}
|}


===Side game data===
===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water|type2=Ice}}
type=water |
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Water|ndex=091|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
type2=ice |
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Water|ndex=091|rarity=Rare}}
ndex=091 |
|-
pinball=Evolve |
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Water|ndex=091
Trozei=yes |
|body=1
rarity=Rare |
|rate=Evolve
Dungeon=yes |
|area=Bountiful Sea
body=1 |
|P1=My shell can't be broken no matter what attack is thrown!
rate=Evolve |
|P2=Trouble... My health is half gone.
area=Bountiful Sea |
|P3=It's all over... Even my shell is cracking...
P1=My shell can't be broken no matter what attack is thrown! |
|PL=My level went up! Hit me with any weapon!
P2=Trouble... My health is half gone. |
}}
P3=It's all over... Even my shell is cracking... |
|-
PL=My level went up! Hit me with any weapon! |
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Water|ndex=091
Partner=no |
|body=1
Ranger=no |
|rate=-4.5
Dungeon2=yes |
|IQ=E
body2=1 |
}}
rate2=-4.5 |
|-
iq=E |
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Water|ndex=091
rumble=yes|
|coset=13
rumbleattack=3|
|conto={{p|Kingdra}}
rumbledefense=5|
|recruitment=Introduced by {{p|Kingdra}}
rumblespeed=3|
|P1=My shell is really hard! I'd say rock hard!
rumble2=yes|
|P2=My shell is about to break…
rumble2attack=3|
}}
rumble2defense=5|
|-
rumble2speed=3|
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Water
|att=3
|def=5
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Water
|att=3
|def=5
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Water|ndex=091
|walk=1.5
|hp=48
|attack=80
|defense=61
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Water|ndex=091
|power=2
}}
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Water|ndex=091|num=575
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Rock Break
|skilldesc=Destroys one breakable-rock disruption without fail.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=091
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Shellder
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=137
|attack=186
|defense=256
|fast={{m|Frost Breath}}, {{m|Ice Shard}}
|special={{m|Aurora Beam}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Avalanche}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Icy Wind}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017 and from December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Liquidation}}{{tt|*|From June 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Razor Shell}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Blizzard}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}


===Evolution===
===Evolution data===
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|sprite1=090|
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|name1=Shellder
|type1-1=Water
|type1-1=Water
|evotype1=Stone
|evo1={{Bag/s|Water Stone|SV}}<br>{{color2|000|Water Stone}}
|evostone1=Water Stone
|no2=0091
|sprite2=091
|name2=Cloyster
|name2=Cloyster
|type1-2=Water
|type1-2=Water
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===Sprites===
===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Water|type2=Ice}}
type=water|
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=091}}
type2=ice|
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=091}}
gen=1|
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=091}}
gender=none|
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=091}}
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{{Spritebox/5|ndex=091}}
name=Cloyster|
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=091|crop=84}}
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{{Spritebox/7/PE|ndex=091|crop=85|PEcrop=165}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=091|crop=128}}
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{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0091}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|091|Cloyster}}
==In the anime==
[[File:Goh Cloyster.png|250px|thumb|Cloyster in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Lorelei's Cloyster|Prima's Cloyster]]====
[[Lorelei|Prima]] was shown to own a Cloyster in ''[[EP099|The Mandarin Island Miss Match]]''. It battled {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} and won.
 
====Other====
Cloyster debuted in ''[[EP036|The Bridge Bike Gang]]'', under the ownership of [[Tyra]]. Cloyster was used to battle {{an|Misty}}, who was going to use {{TP|Misty|Starmie}}. However, {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} popped out of its {{i|Poké Ball}} instead, which resulted in Tyra winning the match.
 
In ''[[EP076|Fire and Ice]]'', [[Pete Pebbleman]] used a Cloyster during the [[Indigo Plateau Conference]]. Ash battled it with {{AP|Kingler}}, who was able to win. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP080|Friends to the End]]'', an episode where another {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Cloyster appeared during the closing ceremonies of the Indigo Plateau Conference.
 
In ''[[EP087|The Crystal Onix]]'', {{OBP|Mateo|EP087}} used a Cloyster to try and {{pkmn2|caught|catch}} the [[Crystal Onix]]. However, its {{m|Water Gun}} had no effect, and Cloyster was knocked out.
 
In ''[[HS18|The Search for the Legend]]'', [[Butch]] used a Cloyster during his and [[Cassidy]]'s attempt to catch a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Moltres}}.
 
In ''[[DP077|Staging a Heroes' Welcome!]]'', {{si|Kyle}} used a Cloyster during the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] of the [[Wallace Cup]]. It impressed the audience with its {{m|Spike Cannon}}.
 
In ''[[SM012|The Sun, the Scare, the Secret Lair!]]'', [[Jessie]] tried to catch a Cloyster without battling it, but it ate her Poké Ball. It splashed {{TRT}} before swimming away, spitting the Ball out on the way.
 
In ''[[JN102|Battling in the Freezing Raid!]]'', [[Goh]] caught a {{DL|List of Goh's Pokémon|Cloyster}} while exploring the [[Seafoam Islands]].
 
===Minor appearances===
In ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]'', a Cloyster attended the evolution party in [[Stone Town]].
 
In ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'', {{an|Giovanni}} kept a Cloyster in a water tank in the [[Viridian Gym]]'s basement.
 
In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Cloyster was at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]].
 
In ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quack-tion]]'', a Cloyster was cast in the movie ''{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|Pokémon in Love}}''.
 
A Cloyster appeared in ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]''.
 
In ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', multiple Cloyster sensed the disturbance caused by [[Lawrence III]].
 
In ''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Cloyster participated in the annual {{p|Seaking}} [[Seaking Catching Competition|Catching Competition]].
 
A Cloyster made a cameo appearance in ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''.
 
A Cloyster appeared in ''[[DP124|To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!]]''.
 
In ''[[SM120|The One That Didn't Get Away!]]'', {{an|Kiawe}} caught a Cloyster whilst [[fishing]].
 
A Cloyster appeared in ''[[SM126|Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!]]''.
 
A Cloyster appeared in ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]''.
 
A Cloyster appeared in ''[[JN088|Looking Out for Number Two!]]''.
 
===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP036|Cloyster|Ash's Pokédex|Cloyster, a Bivalve Pokémon. Its shell is incredibly strong and resistant to a bomb. Its shell only opens when it attacks.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
 
==In the manga==
[[File:Lorelei Cloyster Adventures.png|thumb|160px|Cloyster in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Magical Pokémon Journey===
A Cloyster appeared in ''[[PPPB01|Horsea's Necklace]]''.
 
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Lorelei's Cloyster}}
Giovanni uses a male Cloyster despite him not being the [[type]] he specializes in. He was first used in ''[[Make Way for Magmar!]]'' to freeze two {{p|Magmar}} in solid ice and then killed them by snapping the ice into pieces. He was used again in ''[[PS037|Golly, Golem!]]'', where he froze {{adv|Red}}'s [[Poli]]wrath.
 
[[Lorelei]] owns a Cloyster that she uses as one of her main Pokémon alongside her {{p|Dewgong}}. It first appeared in ''[[PS045|Cloystered]]''.
 
A Cloyster appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].
 
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
Two Cloyster appeared in ''[[JNM01|Legend? Check! Friends? Check!]]''.
 
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
{{main|Lorelei's Cloyster}}
Lorelei owns a Cloyster, which kept hurting {{TP|Red|Clefairy}}, as seen in ''[[PM033|To the Pokémon League!!]]''.
 
===Pokémon Zensho===
{{main|Lorelei's Cloyster}}
[[Lorelei]]'s Cloyster is the first opponent {{Zensho|Satoshi}} faces at the [[Pokémon League]] in [[PZ10]].
 
==In the TCG==
{{main|Cloyster (TCG)}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Cloyster has the highest {{stat|Defense}} of both Water and Ice-types.
* Cloyster is tied with {{me|Slowbro}} for the highest base {{stat|Defense}} stat of all {{type|Water}} Pokémon.
* Cloyster's {{2v|Red|Blue}}' sprite shows its shell positioned horizontally instead of vertically.
** Slowbro's tail has an attached Shellder, which grows to engulf it during [[Mega Evolution]]. This may have been an intended parallel.
* Cloyster is the only {{type|Ice}} Pokémon in the {{DL|List of Pokémon by color|Purple|purple color group}}.
* Cloyster and its pre-evolved form share their {{pkmn|category}} name with {{p|Clamperl}}. They are all known as the Bivalve Pokémon.


===Origin===
===Origin===
It appears to be based on a {{wp|bivalve}}, more specifically the genus {{wp|spondylus}}, with a black {{wp|pearl}} as its head.
Cloyster appears to be based on a {{wp|Bivalvia|bivalve}} of the genus ''{{wp|Spondylus}}'' with a black {{wp|pearl}} as its head.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Cloyster may be a combination of ''cloister'' (to seclude or shelter oneself) and ''{{wp|oyster}}''. It could also be a portmanteau of ''{{wp|clam}}'' and ''oyster'', as a pun on ''cloister''.
Cloyster may be a combination of ''{{wp|clam}}'' and ''{{wp|oyster}}'', as well as a play on ''cloister'' (to seclude or shelter oneself).


Parshen may be a combination of パール ''{{wp|pearl}}'' and シェル ''shell''.
Parshen may be a combination of パール ''pearl'' and シェル ''{{wp|seashell|shell}}''.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=water|type2=ice
{{Other languages|type=water|type2=ice
|ja=パルシェン ''Parshen''|jameaning=Possibly from {{tt|パール|pearl}} and {{tt|シェル|shell}}
|ja=パルシェン ''Parshen''|jameaning=From ''pearl'' and ''shell''
|fr=Crustabri|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|crustacé|crustacean}}'' and ''{{tt|abri|shelter}}''
|fr=Crustabri|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|crustacé|crustacean}}'' and ''{{tt|abri|shelter}}''
|es=Cloyster|esmeaning=Same as English name
|es=Cloyster|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Austos|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Auster|oyster}}''
|de=Austos|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Auster|oyster}}''
|it=Cloyster|itmeaning=Same as English name
|it=Cloyster|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=파르셀 ''Pareusel''|komeaning=
|ko=파르셀 ''Parsell''|komeaning=Similar to the Japanese name
|zh_yue=鐵甲貝 ''Titgaapbui''|zh_yuemeaning=Means "Armored shell"
|zh_cmn=刺甲貝 / 刺甲贝 ''Cìjiǎbèi''{{tt|*|Games}}<br>鐵甲貝 / 铁甲贝 ''Tiějiǎbèi''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|刺 ''cì''|spike}}, {{tt|甲 ''jiǎ''|armor}}, and {{tt|貝 / 贝 ''bèi''|shell}}<br>From {{tt|鐵甲 / 铁甲 ''tiějiǎ''|armor plate}} and {{tt|貝 / 贝 ''bèi''|shell}}
|zh_cmn=鐵甲貝 / 铁甲贝 ''Tiějiǎbèi''|zh_cmnmeaning=Means "Armored shell"
|zh_yue=刺甲貝 ''Chigaapbui''{{tt|*|Games}}<br>鐵甲貝 ''Titgaapbui''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|刺 ''chi''|spike}}, {{tt|甲 ''gaap''|armor}}, and {{tt|貝 ''bui''|shell}}<br>From {{tt|鐵甲 ''titgaap''|armor plate}} and {{tt|貝 ''bui''|shell}}
|hi=शेलोपर्ल ''Shellopearl''|himeaning=From ''Shell'' and ''Pearl''
|ru=Клойстер ''Kloister''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=พาร์เชน ''Phachen''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
}}
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==Notes==
==Related articles==
<references />
* [[Lorelei's Cloyster]]


==External links==
==External links==
{{PokémonPrevNextFoot | type=water | type2=ice | prevnum=090 | nextnum=092 | prev=Shellder | next=Gastly }}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Water|type2=Ice}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Water|prevnum=0090|prev=Shellder|nextnum=0092|next=Gastly}}
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Cloyster
Bivalve Pokémon 		パルシェン
Parshen
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Cloyster



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Type
Water Ice
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Shell Armor or Skill LinkGen IV+ Cacophony
 Cacophony
 Overcoat
Hidden Ability 		Cacophony
Hidden Ability 		Cacophony
 Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
60 (14.8%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Water 3
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
4'11" 1.5 m
Cloyster
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Weight
292.1 lbs. 132.5 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
203
Gen. I-IV 		Unknown
IV 		184
V+
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 2
Cloyster
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HP 		0
Atk 		2
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Pokédex color
  Purple
Base friendship
70
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Cloyster (Japanese: パルシェン Parshen) is a dual-type Water/Ice Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Shellder when exposed to a Water Stone.

Biology

Cloyster is a black bivalve mollusk Pokémon. It is encased inside a light-gray shell, which is surrounded by a second jagged, blue-violet outer shell casing. It has one barb-like spike protruding from above its head, and multiple conical horns on its outer shell. Its shell is harder than a diamond with spikes that are even harder; harsh tidal currents will affect the size and sharpness of these spikes. On its pearl-like face, it has two white eyes and a mouth. Aside from its face and head, its internal anatomy has never been seen. Once it has shut itself in, it is impossible to open its shell from the outside. This impressive defense allows it to withstand anything from a bomb blast to even a missile strike.

Cloyster typically only opens its shell to attack an opponent. However, it is fully capable of retaliating against any enemy with its shell tightly closed. With rapid succession, it launches its spikes at the foe, keeping them repelled. The same projectile system it uses to launch its spikes is also used for swimming. It swallows seawater and then ejects it towards the rear, pushing it through with siphon-jet propulsion. Being the result of Shellder evolving through an Evolution stone, Cloyster is rarely found in the wild, though they can be found on the sea floor, nestled among the rocks and coral; however, it will actively hunt on land for Slowpoke tails. Cloyster and its pre-evolved form, Shellder, are relatives of Gastrodon. Kingler is a natural predator of Cloyster.

In Generation I, Clamp was its signature move. Additionally, prior to Generation V, Cloyster and its pre-evolved form, Shellder, were the only known Pokémon that could have Skill Link as an Ability.

Evolution

Cloyster evolves from Shellder

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

0090Shellder.png
Unevolved
Shellder
 Water 

→
0091Cloyster.png
First evolution
Cloyster
 Water  Ice 

Game data

NPC appearances

  • Pokémon Pinball: A Cloyster appears on the Blue Table. When the pinball can be shot into the Cloyster, Catch'em Mode is activated, allowing for the capture of a Pokémon.

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto
#091
Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
Green
Red(ENG) When attacked, it launches its horns in quick volleys. Its innards have never been seen.
Blue
Yellow For protection, it uses its harder-than-diamonds shell. It also shoots spikes from the shell.
Stadium Its shell is so hard, it can even withstand a bomb. No one has ever seen what is inside its shell.
Generation II Johto
#170
Gold Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength.
Silver Cloyster that live in seas with harsh tidal currents grow large, sharp spikes on their shells.
Crystal Even a missile can't break the spikes it uses to stab opponents. They're even harder than its shell.
Stadium 2 Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength.
Generation III Hoenn
#— 		Kanto
#091
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.
Sapphire
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.
FireRed Its shell is extremely hard. It cannot be shattered, even with a bomb. The shell opens only when it is attacking.
LeafGreen When attacked, it launches its horns in quick volleys. Its innards have never been seen.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#— 		Johto
#172
Diamond It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength.
SoulSilver Cloyster that live in seas with harsh tidal currents grow large, sharp spikes on their shells.
Generation V Unova
#—
Black It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes.
White
Black 2 It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Coastal #037 		Hoenn
#—
X Cloyster that live in seas with harsh tidal currents grow large, sharp spikes on their shells.
Y Its shell is extremely hard. It cannot be shattered, even with a bomb. The shell opens only when it is attacking.
Omega 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.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola
 S  M : #116 		Alola
 US  UM : #139 		Kanto
#091
Sun Its hard shell cannot be shattered—not even by a bomb. The contents of the shell remain unknown.
Moon Excavation of the tombs of ancient hunting tribes has turned up many spears tipped with spikes that had fallen off this Pokémon's shell.
Ultra Sun If areas of Cloyster's very hard shell get damaged, those areas swell, gradually growing into large sharp spikes.
Ultra Moon Slowpoke tails are its favorite food. It has even been known to come up on land to look for Slowpoke from time to time.
Let's Go Pikachu For protection, it uses its harder-than-diamonds shell. It also shoots spikes from the shell.
Let's Go Eevee
Generation VIII Galar
#151 		Galar
Isle of Armor #132 		Sinnoh
#— 		Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
Sword Its shell is extremely hard. It cannot be shattered, even with a bomb. The shell opens only when it is attacking.
Shield Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength.
Brilliant Diamond It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes.
Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea
#330 		Kitakami
#— 		Blueberry
#—
Scarlet Cloyster that live in seas with harsh tidal currents grow large, sharp spikes on their shells.
Violet When attacked, it launches its spikes in quick volleys. Its innards have never been seen.


Pokédex Image Cloyster SM.png Pokédex Image Cloyster SV.png
Cloyster in the Alola Pokédex Cloyster in the Paldea Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I
Red Blue
Evolve Shellder
Blue (Japan)
Evolve Shellder
Yellow
Evolve Shellder
Generation II
Gold Silver
Evolve Shellder
Crystal
Evolve Shellder
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
FireRed
Evolve Shellder
LeafGreen
Trade
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Evolve Shellder
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Evolve Shellder
Platinum
Evolve Shellder
HeartGold SoulSilver
Evolve Shellder
Pal Park
Sea
Generation V
Black White
Route 13, Undella Town, Undella Bay (Fishing in rippling water)
Black 2 White 2
Route 13, Undella Town, Seaside Cave, Humilau City (Fishing in rippling water)
Generation VI
X
Friend Safari (Ice)
Y
Route 8 (Super Rod)
Friend Safari (Ice)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Evolve Shellder
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Evolve Shellder
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Seafoam Islands (Sea Skim)
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Giant's Seat (fishing)
West Lake Axewell, East Lake Axewell (Wanderer)
Dusty Bowl, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle)
Expansion Pass
Courageous Cavern, Loop Lagoon (fishing)
Fields of Honor, Challenge Beach, Loop Lagoon, Workout Sea, Insular Sea (Max Raid Battle)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Evolve Shellder
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
South Province: South Paldean Sea
East Province: East Paldean Sea
West Province: West Paldean Sea
North Province: North Paldean Sea
Tera Raid Battles (4★, 5★)


In side games

Generation I
Snap
River
Pinball
Evolve Shellder
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Channel
Secret Cove
Trozei!
Endless Level 10, Endless Level 29, Forever Level 59, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Evolve Shellder
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Miracle Sea (B1F-B18F, Deep Miracle Sea B1F-B3F)
MD Sky
Miracle Sea (B1F-B18F, Deep Miracle Sea B1F-B3F)
Rumble
Bright Beach (Normal Mode A)
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Beach: Challenger's Ground (post-ending), Lake: All*
Rumble U
Verdant Plaza: Battle Royale
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Mountain of Order: Stage 1
Rumble World
Distortion Land: Vast Ocean (Center Boss)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Snorlax Sea, Zapdos Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Charizard SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Silver Trench (80F-89F)
Fainted Pokémon: Magma Cavern
Mystery House: Stormy Sea, Northwind Field, Buried Relic, Solar Cave
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Event: Pokémon Safari (Tenth release)
Masters EX
Variety sync pair scout: Lorelei & Cloyster
Evolution: Scottie/Bettie & ShellderEgg


In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
BWB2W2 Abram Burrows's Cloyster English United States 30 January 20, 2013

Held items

Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear. In Pokémon Emerald, Cloyster can only be found in the Battle Frontier.

Games Held items
Red Blue
Silver Leaf Silver Leaf (100%)
Yellow
Emerald
Pearl Pearl (50%)
Big Pearl Big Pearl (5%)
Black White
Black 2 White 2
X Y
Sword Shield

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
50
110 - 157 210 - 304
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
180
166 - 255 328 - 504
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
Total:
525
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • 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.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 85.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
1/2 ★☆
Power
4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill
1/1 ★
Stamina
4/4 ★★★★
Jump
2/2 ★★
Total
12/14 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting 2×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock 2×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water ½×
Grass 2×
Electric 2×
Psychic 1×
Ice ¼×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Weak to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 2×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock 2×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water ½×
Grass 2×
Electric 2×
Psychic 1×
Ice ¼×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Immune to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 2×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock 2×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water ½×
Grass 2×
Electric 2×
Psychic 1×
Ice ¼×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Resistant to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 2×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock 2×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water ½×
Grass 2×
Electric 2×
Psychic 1×
Ice ¼×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None

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By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Icicle Crash Ice Physical 08585 09090% 10
011 Toxic Spikes Poison Status 0000— 00——% 20
011 Spikes Ground Status 0000— 00——% 20
011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30
011 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 08585% 15
011 Supersonic Normal Status 0000— 05555% 20
011 Aurora Beam Ice Special 06565 100100% 20
011 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10
011 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00——% 15
011 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100100% 10
011 Shell Smash Normal Status 0000— 00——% 15
011 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 08080% 5
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25
011 Withdraw Water Status 0000— 00——% 40
011 Ice Shard Ice Physical 04040 100100% 30
Evo.Evo. Icicle Spear Ice Physical 02525 100100% 30
055 Razor Shell Water Physical 07575 09595% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cloyster
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cloyster
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM006Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM011Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM011 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20
TM022Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM022 Chilling Water Water Special 05050 100}}100% 20
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM032Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
TM034Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM035Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM046Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM046 Avalanche Ice Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM050Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5
TM052Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM052 Snowscape Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM053Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM053 Smart Strike Steel Physical 07070 00—}}—% 10
TM066Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM075Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30
TM076Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM076 Rock Blast Rock Physical 02525 090}}90% 10
TM077Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM077 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM083Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM083 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5
TM090Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM090 Spikes Ground Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM091Bag TM Poison SV Sprite.png TM091 Toxic Spikes Poison Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10
TM104Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM104 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15
TM106Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM106 Drill Run Ground Physical 08080 095}}95% 10
TM110Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM110 Liquidation Water Physical 08585 100}}100% 10
TM123Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM123 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM124Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM124 Ice Spinner Ice Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM130Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20
TM135Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM135 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM142Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM142 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5
TM143Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM143 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TM152Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM163Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM187Bag TM Ice SV Sprite.png TM187 Icicle Spear Ice Physical 02525 100}}100% 30
TM193Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10
TM208Bag TM Water SV Sprite.png TM208 Whirlpool Water Special 03535 085}}85% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cloyster
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or an alternate form of Cloyster
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Mirror Herb*
 Aqua Ring Water Status — —% 20
TentacoolTentacruelCorphishCrawdauntCrabrawlerCrabominable
 Bubble Beam Water Special 65 100% 20
Mirror Herb*
 Life Dew Water Status — —% 10
TentacoolTentacruelClauncherClawitzerWiglettWugtrio
 Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Cloyster
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cloyster
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cloyster
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation IX
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cloyster
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cloyster
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Lick Cloyster (Expedition 8)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
Pin091.png
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani091.png
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
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!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 091.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -4.5%
IQ group: E
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 091.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Introduced by Kingdra
Connected to: Kingdra
Connection Orb Set: 13

Phrases
Normal My shell is really hard! I'd say rock hard!
Low HP (< 50%) My shell is about to break…
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush091Body.png Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds Base HP: 48
Base Attack: 80 Base Defense: 61 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Water
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT091.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Water
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 70 - 110 Raise Max Level.png 5

#575
Shuffle091.png

Rock Break
Destroys one breakable-rock disruption without fail.


Pokémon GO
GO091.png Base HP: 137 Base Attack: 186 Base Defense: 256
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Frost Breath, Ice Shard
Charged Attacks: Aurora Beam*, Hydro Pump, Avalanche*, Icy Wind*, Liquidation*, Razor Shell*, Blizzard†, FrustrationAs Shadow Pokémon, ReturnAs Purified Pokémon

Evolution data

0090Shellder.png
Unevolved
Shellder
 Water 
Water Stone
Water Stone
→
0091Cloyster.png
First evolution
Cloyster
 Water  Ice 


Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
Spr 1g 091.png Spr b g1 091.png Spr 1b 091.png Spr b g1 091.png Spr 1y 091.png Spr b g1 091.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
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Spr 2g 091 s.png Spr b 2g 091 s.png Spr 2s 091 s.png Spr b 2s 091 s.png Spr 2c 091 s.png Spr b 2c 091 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 091.png Spr b 3r 091.png Spr 3e 091.png Spr b 3e 091.png Spr 3f 091.png Spr b 3f 091.png
Spr 3r 091 s.png Spr b 3r 091 s.png Spr 3e 091 s.png Spr b 3e 091 s.png Spr 3f 091 s.png Spr b 3f 091 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 091.png Spr b 4d 091.png Spr 4p 091.png Spr b 4p 091.png Spr 4h 091.png Spr b 4h 091.png
Spr 4d 091 s.png Spr b 4d 091 s.png Spr 4p 091 s.png Spr b 4p 091 s.png Spr 4h 091 s.png Spr b 4h 091 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 091.png Spr b 5b 091.png Spr 5b2 091.png Spr b 5b2 091.png
Spr 5b 091 s.png Spr b 5b 091 s.png Spr 5b2 091 s.png Spr b 5b2 091 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 091.png
Spr b 6x 091.png
Spr 6o 091.png
Spr b 6o 091.png
Spr 6x 091 s.png
Spr b 6x 091 s.png
Spr 6o 091 s.png
Spr b 6o 091 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 091.png
Spr b 7s 091.png
Spr 7s 091.png
Spr b 7s 091.png
Spr 7s 091 s.png
Spr b 7s 091 s.png
Spr 7s 091 s.png
Spr b 7s 091 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!
Spr 7p 091.png
Spr 7p 091 s.png
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Spr 8s 091.png
Spr 8s 091 s.png
Cross-Generation
HOME
HOME0091.png HOME0091 s.png
091MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Cloyster images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In the anime

Cloyster in the anime

Major appearances

Prima's Cloyster

Prima was shown to own a Cloyster in The Mandarin Island Miss Match. It battled Ash and Pikachu and won.

Other

Cloyster debuted in The Bridge Bike Gang, under the ownership of Tyra. Cloyster was used to battle Misty, who was going to use Starmie. However, Psyduck popped out of its Poké Ball instead, which resulted in Tyra winning the match.

In Fire and Ice, Pete Pebbleman used a Cloyster during the Indigo Plateau Conference. Ash battled it with Kingler, who was able to win. It reappeared in a flashback in Friends to the End, an episode where another Trainer's Cloyster appeared during the closing ceremonies of the Indigo Plateau Conference.

In The Crystal Onix, Mateo used a Cloyster to try and catch the Crystal Onix. However, its Water Gun had no effect, and Cloyster was knocked out.

In The Search for the Legend, Butch used a Cloyster during his and Cassidy's attempt to catch a wild Moltres.

In Staging a Heroes' Welcome!, Kyle used a Cloyster during the Performance Stage of the Wallace Cup. It impressed the audience with its Spike Cannon.

In The Sun, the Scare, the Secret Lair!, Jessie tried to catch a Cloyster without battling it, but it ate her Poké Ball. It splashed Team Rocket before swimming away, spitting the Ball out on the way.

In Battling in the Freezing Raid!, Goh caught a Cloyster while exploring the Seafoam Islands.

Minor appearances

In The Battling Eevee Brothers, a Cloyster attended the evolution party in Stone Town.

In The Battle of the Badge, Giovanni kept a Cloyster in a water tank in the Viridian Gym's basement.

In Pikachu's Vacation, a Cloyster was at the Pokémon Theme Park.

In Lights, Camera, Quack-tion, a Cloyster was cast in the movie Pokémon in Love.

A Cloyster appeared in Poké Ball Peril.

In The Power of One, multiple Cloyster sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

In Hook, Line, and Stinker, a Trainer's Cloyster participated in the annual Seaking Catching Competition.

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

A Cloyster appeared in To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!.

In The One That Didn't Get Away!, Kiawe caught a Cloyster whilst fishing.

A Cloyster appeared in Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!.

A Cloyster appeared in Legend? Go! Friends? Go!.

A Cloyster appeared in Looking Out for Number Two!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP036 Cloyster Ash's Pokédex Cloyster, a Bivalve Pokémon. Its shell is incredibly strong and resistant to a bomb. Its shell only opens when it attacks.

In the manga

Cloyster in Pokémon Adventures

Magical Pokémon Journey

A Cloyster appeared in Horsea's Necklace.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Lorelei's Cloyster

Giovanni uses a male Cloyster despite him not being the type he specializes in. He was first used in Make Way for Magmar! to freeze two Magmar in solid ice and then killed them by snapping the ice into pieces. He was used again in Golly, Golem!, where he froze Red's Poliwrath.

Lorelei owns a Cloyster that she uses as one of her main Pokémon alongside her Dewgong. It first appeared in Cloystered.

A Cloyster appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Two Cloyster appeared in Legend? Check! Friends? Check!.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Main article: Lorelei's Cloyster

Lorelei owns a Cloyster, which kept hurting Clefairy, as seen in To the Pokémon League!!.

Pokémon Zensho

Main article: Lorelei's Cloyster

Lorelei's Cloyster is the first opponent Satoshi faces at the Pokémon League in PZ10.

In the TCG

Main article: Cloyster (TCG)

Trivia

  • Cloyster is tied with Mega Slowbro for the highest base Defense stat of all Water-type Pokémon.
    • Slowbro's tail has an attached Shellder, which grows to engulf it during Mega Evolution. This may have been an intended parallel.
  • Cloyster and its pre-evolved form share their category name with Clamperl. They are all known as the Bivalve Pokémon.

Origin

Cloyster appears to be based on a bivalve of the genus Spondylus with a black pearl as its head.

Name origin

Cloyster may be a combination of clam and oyster, as well as a play on cloister (to seclude or shelter oneself).

Parshen may be a combination of パール pearl and シェル shell.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese パルシェン Parshen From pearl and shell
France Flag.png French Crustabri From crustacé and abri
Spain Flag.png Spanish Cloyster Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Austos From Auster
Italy Flag.png Italian Cloyster Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 파르셀 Parsell Similar to the Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 刺甲貝 / 刺甲贝 Cìjiǎbèi*
鐵甲貝 / 铁甲贝 Tiějiǎbèi* 		From 刺 cì, 甲 jiǎ, and 貝 / 贝 bèi
From 鐵甲 / 铁甲 tiějiǎ and 貝 / 贝 bèi
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 刺甲貝 Chigaapbui*
鐵甲貝 Titgaapbui* 		From 刺 chi, 甲 gaap, and 貝 bui
From 鐵甲 titgaap and 貝 bui


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