In ''[[JN138|A Fated Face-Off!]]'', {{Ash}} and {{an|Misty}} ended up fishing the same Clauncher. They have a {{pkmn|battle}} to decide who would catch the [[Pokémon category|Water Gun Pokémon]], with Misty winning the batlle and Clauncher joining her team.
In ''[[JN138|A Fated Face-Off!]]'', {{Ash}} and {{an|Misty}} ended up fishing the same Clauncher. They had a one-on-one {{pkmn|battle}} to decide who would catch the [[Pokémon category|Water Gun Pokémon]], with Misty winning the batlle and Clauncher joining her team.
Clauncher is a crustacean Pokémon that resembles a bright blue shrimp. It has three pairs of light gray legs; two pairs have simple blue spikes, while the foremost pair forms a larger set of claws. One claw forms a single, sharp point; and the other is much larger and forms a more traditional pincer, with a tiny yellow lower claw and a yellow circular pattern with two stripes on the back. Each front claw has a black stripe across the top. It has a pair of yellow antennae on top of its head, yellow eyes, and three pointed mandibles. There are three black stripes along its back that separate its body into segments, and it has a light gray underside. Two black, rectangular fins form its tail.
Clauncher's large claw gives it a poor sense of balance and makes it difficult to swim straight. Instead, it moves by firing compressed water from this claw. This is achieved through controlled expulsions of internal gas. Additionally, it uses this ability to shoot down flying prey and can shatter rock at close range. Occasionally, its claws will fall off, causing it to go into hiding until the claws grow back. The meat inside its claws is said to be delicious; however, it has a characteristic taste that is not universally loved. Clauncher's claws are a popular delicacy in places like Galar and Paldea. Dreepy is known to bite on Clauncher, although it does not actually feed on them; this is said to be a behavior carried over from when it was alive.
In A Fated Face-Off!, Ash and Misty ended up fishing the same Clauncher. They had a one-on-one battle to decide who would catch the Water Gun Pokémon, with Misty winning the batlle and Clauncher joining her team.
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Clauncher debuted in Going for the Gold!, under the ownership of Rodman. It was originally caught for the purpose of entertaining guests at the Ambrette Aquarium, but it did not like that responsibility and became lazy and unfriendly towards others. Its behavior eventually improved after it helped save Clemont's Dedenne from Team Rocket after Ash's Pikachu destroyed their submarine.
Clauncher, the Water Gun Pokémon. A Water type. By detonating gas that accumulates inside its right claw, Clauncher shoots water to defeat its enemies.
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