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Height
4'11" Imperial
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1.5 m Metric
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4'11"/1.5 m Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
292.1 lbs. Imperial
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132.5 kg Metric
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292.1 lbs./132.5 kg Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP 0
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Atk 0
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Def 2
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Sp.Atk 0
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Sp.Def 0
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Speed 0
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Base Exp.: 203
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Battle Exp.: 2031*
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Cloyster (Japanese: パルシェン Parshen) is a dual-type Water/Ice Pokémon.
It evolves from Shellder when exposed to radiation from a Water Stone.
Biology
Physiology
Cloyster has a spiky shell, six of which are long are conical, resembling turrets, which is used to protect its soft insides from foes. Cloyster has an an inner, gray-colored layer inside its purple shell. Its "head" and face resemble a black pearl, and there is a jutting, horn-like white spike above its "head".
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Cloyster has strong defenses and moderate offenses, both thanks to its sturdy shell. It fights by clamping its shell tightly shut while launching spikes from its shell to strike opponents.
Behavior
Cloyster is a clever and sneaky Pokémon, viciously rushing at prey shooting with spikes. It fights roughly because of the hostile nature of its habitat and the protection of its shell, allowing it to withstand physical blows easily. Cloyster swims by means of propulsion, doing so by first swallowing water, then jetting it out toward the rear. Cloyster may also shoot spikes from its shell using the same system.
Habitat
Cloyster lives deep under the sea, usually on the seabed or amongst coral and rocks. Its range is basically the same as Shellder's.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Major Appearances
Lorelei used a Cloyster against Ash in The Mandarin Island Miss Match.
A Cloyster appeared in Staging a Heroes Welcome under the ownership of Kyle.
Minor Appearances
Misty battled against a Cloyster in The Bridge Bike Gang.
Giovanni's Cloyster first appeared in The Battle of the Badge.
Ash also battled one during the Indigo League in Fire and Ice.
A Cloyster appeared in Poké Ball Peril.
Mateo owned a Cloyster in The Crystal Onix.
Butch used a Cloyster during his and Cassidy's attempt to capture Moltres in The Search for the Legend.
A Cloyster made a cameo in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea.
A Cloyster can be seen in To Thine Own Pokémon Be True!
Pokédex entries
In the manga
Cloyster's most predominant appearance is under Lorelei, during the Elite Four saga of Pokémon Adventures. It kept the voodoo dolls of Green and Sabrina safely out of reach while Lorelei battled them.
Cloyster reappeared again in Lorelei's attempt to defend Seven Island. It is then remarked that Cloyster is the strongest fighter Lorelei has in her arsenal.
In the TCG
- Main article: Cloyster (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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Generation I
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Red
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When attacked, it launches its horns in quick volleys. Its innards have never been seen.
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Blue
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Yellow
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For protection, it uses its harder-than-diamonds shell. It also shoots spikes from the shell.
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Stadium
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Its shell is so hard, it can even withstand a bomb. No one has ever seen what is inside its shell.
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Generation II
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Gold
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Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength.
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Silver
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Cloyster that live in seas with harsh tidal currents grow large, sharp spikes on their shells.
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Crystal
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Even a missile can't break the spikes it uses to stab opponents. They're even harder than its shell.
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Stadium 2
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Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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Cloyster is capable of swimming in the sea. It does so by swallowing water, then jetting it out toward the rear. This Pokémon shoots spikes from its shell using the same system.
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{{{sapphiredex}}}
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Emerald
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It swims in the sea by swallowing water, then jetting it out toward the rear. The Cloyster shoots spikes from its shell using the same system.
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FireRed
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Its shell is extremely hard. It cannot be shattered, even with a bomb. The shell opens only when it is attacking.
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LeafGreen
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When attacked, it launches its horns in quick volleys. Its innards have never been seen.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes.
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Pearl
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{{{pearldex}}}
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength.
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SoulSilver
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Cloyster that live in seas with harsh tidal currents grow large, sharp spikes on their shells.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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In side games
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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50
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110 - 157
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210 - 304
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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180
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166 - 255
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328 - 504
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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Total: 525
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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.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 85.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Cloyster has the highest base Defense of any Generation I Pokémon at 180. It was surpassed in Generation II by Steelix (200) and Shuckle (230). Currently it is tied with Aggron for the 4th highest behind the two previously mentioned Pokémon, and Regirock (200).
- Cloyster's cry is very similar to Fearow, aside from some differences in pitch and volume.
- Despite Cloyster not resembling a human form, like Jynx, Cloyster's "head" pearl was changed from black to purple in Generation IV.
- Strangely, Cloyster's head and face bear a striking resemblance to Gastly, which comes directly after it in the National Pokédex.
- Cloyster’s Template:Shiny2 color is blue. This has been treated by some as a reference to the 70’s band “Blue Oyster Cult”.
Origin
It appears to be based on a bivalve with a black pearl as its head.
Name origin
Cloyster's name may be a combination of cloister, to seclude or shelter oneself, and oyster. It could also be a combination of clam and oyster. Its Japanese name may be a combination of パール pearl and シェル shell.
In other languages
- German: Austos - From Auster (oyster).
- French: Crustabri - From crustacé (crustacean) and abri (shelter).
- Korean: 파르셀 Pareusel
- Chinese (Taiwan): 鐵甲貝 Tiě Jiǎ Bèi - "Iron armored shell"
External links
Notes
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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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