Clawitzer (Pokémon)

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Clawitzer Howitzer Pokémon ブロスター Bloster #693 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Water Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Ability Mega Launcher Cacophony Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 55 (13.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Water 1 and Water 3 Hatch time 15 cycles
Height 4'03" 1.3 m Clawitzer 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 77.8 lbs. 35.3 kg Clawitzer 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 100	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Clawitzer 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 2 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint File:F693.png {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Clawitzer (Japanese: ブロスター Bloster) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.

It evolves from Clauncher starting at level 37.

Biology

Clawitzer is a crustacean Pokémon that resembles a bright blue shrimp. Its body is divided into several segments by black ridges and there are three small spikes behind its head. It has semicircular, yellow eyes, a black stripe across its face, and three pointed mandibles. Its tail consists of three rectangular fins: two black ones and one bright blue one. It lacks legs, but has two clawed arms. The left claw is smaller and is dark blue with a black stripe along the back and a yellow tip. The right claw is a pincer larger than Clawitzer's body. The pincer is dark blue with a pair of thin, yellow antennae on top, three overlapping segments with a black stripe along the back edge, and four black spikes attached to the back of the last segment. The movable lower portion of the pincer is yellow.

Clawitzer's massive claw can suck up water and launch compressed cannonballs capable of piercing tanker hulls Water can also be expelled from the nozzle on the back, which allows it to travel at speeds up to 60 knots. Its massive claw is packed with meat, which can be used as a cooking ingredient.

In the anime

Clawitzer in the anime

Major appearances

Clawitzer made its main series debut in A Full-Strength Battle Surprise!, under the ownership of Sawyer. It was used in a battle against Ash and was able to defeat Noivern and Hawlucha before losing to Greninja. It reappeared in Analysis Versus Passion!, where it defeated Talonflame during another battle against Ash before losing to Pikachu.

A Clawitzer appeared in XYS06, where Bonnie hooked onto it while fishing, and it subsequently attacked her. However, Cilan sent out Stunfisk to protect Bonnie.

Minor appearances

Clawitzer debuted in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.

A Trainer's Clawitzer appeared in Battle Royal 151!, where it competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but was defeated by Pikachu.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry XY119 Clawitzer Ash's Pokédex Clawitzer, the Howitzer Pokémon and the evolved form of Clauncher. Clawitzer can travel at nearly 70 miles an hour when it propels itself by shooting water from the back of its claw.

In the manga

Clawitzer in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Pinsir Glares, Siebold appeared with a Clawitzer in the Lost Hotel.

In the TCG

Main article: Clawitzer (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Clawitzer makes a cameo appearance in the Kalos Pokémon League stage. When the stage transitions to the Flood Chamber, it can be seen in the background along with Blastoise, Wailord and Piplup.

Trophy information

NA: Clawitzer's right claw is so massive, we wouldn't be surprised if you thought it was this Pokémon's actual body. The name Howitzer Pokémon is no accident - it can pierce the hull of a ship with the watery cannonballs it fires. Unless you've got a water gun that can match that, we'd suggest skipping the water fight with this one.

PAL: Clawitzer's right claw is so enormous, you might mistake that for its body. As implied by the fact that it's the Howitzer Pokémon, that giant claw launches cannonballs (albeit water ones) with terrifying force. If you come at it with a water pistol, you'll find yourself more than a little outmatched. Clawitzer's blasts can pierce tanker hulls!

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI Kalos Coastal #033 Hoenn #— X Their enormous claws launch cannonballs of water powerful enough to pierce tanker hulls. Y By expelling water from the nozzle in the back of its claw, it can move at a speed of 60 knots. Omega Ruby Their enormous claws launch cannonballs of water powerful enough to pierce tanker hulls. Alpha Sapphire By expelling water from the nozzle in the back of its claw, it can move at a speed of 60 knots.
Generation VII Alola USUM: #350 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. Ultra Sun It compresses the water it has sucked up and then projects it with enough power to punch a hole right through a thick sheet of iron. Ultra Moon Its right arm is packed with meat. When its pincer falls off, it's exported to be used as a cooking ingredient.
Generation VIII Galar Isle of Armor #197 Sword After using the feelers on its oversized claw to detect the location of prey, Clawitzer launches a cannonball of water at its target. Shield Clawitzer's right arm is a cannon that launches projectiles made of seawater. Shots from a Clawitzer's cannon arm can sink a tanker.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI X Route 8, Cyllage City, Ambrette Town (Super Rod) Y Trade Omega Ruby Trade Alpha Sapphire Evolve Clauncher
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Poni Breaker Coast (Ambush encounter) Ultra Moon Trade Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 2We Shuffle Prasino Woods: Stage 570 Rumble World Starlight Islands: Upside-Down Island (Back Boss)
Generation VII Masters Sync Pair Scout (Siebold's)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 71		131 - 178	252 - 346
Attack: 73		70 - 137	135 - 269
Defense: 88		83 - 154	162 - 302
Sp. Atk: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Sp. Def: 89		84 - 155	164 - 304
Speed: 59		57 - 122	110 - 238
Total: 500	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.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII Other generations: VI - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Aura Sphere Fighting Special 08080 ——% 20 011 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100100% 15 011 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100100% 10 011 Heal Pulse Psychic Status 0000— ——% 10 011 Splash Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 011 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 011 Water Sport Water Status 0000— ——% 15 011 Vice Grip Normal Physical 05555 100100% 30 Evo.Evo. Aura Sphere Fighting Special 08080 ——% 20 077 Water Sport Water Status 0000— ——% 15 099 Vice Grip Normal Physical 05555 100100% 30 1212 Bubble Water Special 04040 100100% 30 1616 Flail Normal Physical 0000— 100100% 15 2020 Bubble Beam Water Special 06565 100100% 20 2525 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 3030 Crabhammer Water Physical 100100 09090% 10 3434 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100100% 20 4242 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100100% 15 4949 Aqua Jet Water Physical 04040 100100% 20 5757 Muddy Water Water Special 09090 08585% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Clawitzer Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Clawitzer

By TM/HM

Generation VII Other generations: VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM09 TM09 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM13 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM23 TM23 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM30 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM34 TM34 Sludge Wave Poison Special 09595 100}}100% 10 TM36 TM36 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM52 TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM55 TM55 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM75 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM80 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM89 TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM91 TM91 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM94 TM94 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM97 TM97 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM98 TM98 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Clawitzer Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Clawitzer

By breeding

Generation VII Other generations: VI - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Aqua Jet Water Physical 40 100% 20 Crabhammer Water Physical 100 90% 10 Endure Normal Status — —% 10 Entrainment Normal Status — 100% 15 Helping Hand Normal Status — —% 20

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Clawitzer in Generation VII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Clawitzer in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Clawitzer Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Clawitzer

By tutoring

Generation VII Other generations: VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM Aqua Tail Water Physical 90 90% 10 S M US UM Bounce Flying Physical 85 85% 5 S M US UM Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 85 100% 10 S M US UM Helping Hand Normal Status — —% 20 S M US UM Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15 S M US UM Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 S M US UM Laser Focus Normal Status — —% 30 S M US UM Liquidation Water Physical 85 100% 10 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 S M US UM Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Clawitzer can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Clawitzer cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Clawitzer Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Clawitzer

By a prior evolution

Generation VII Other generations: VI - VIII - IX

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 Clawitzer Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Clawitzer

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Lock-On	Clawitzer BREAK (Steam Siege 35)

Side game data

Pokémon Battle Trozei Water Attack Power: ★★★★★

Pokémon Shuffle Water Attack Power: 70 - 110 5 #698 Rock Break+ Sometimes destroys three breakable-rock disruptions.

Evolution

Unevolved Clauncher  Water

Level 37 →

First Evolution Clawitzer  Water

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Clawitzer images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Origin

Clawitzer appears to be based on a pistol shrimp, with its oversized claw and its ability to expel powerful blasts of water from its claw. Its deep blue coloration may be based upon Procambarus alleni, though it may also be a reference to mutated American lobsters.

Name origin

Clawitzer is a combination of claw and howitzer.

Bloster may be a combination of blow, lobster, and blaster.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ブロスター Bloster Possibly from blow, lobster, and blaster French Gamblast From gambas and blast Spanish Clawitzer Same as English name German Wummer From Wumme and Hummer Italian Clawitzer Same as English name Korean 블로스터 Beulloseuteo Transliteration of its Japanese name Mandarin Chinese Cantonese Chinese 鋼炮臂蝦 Gōngpaautithàh From 鋼炮 gōngpaau, 臂 tit, and 龍蝦 lùhnghàh

More languages Hindi क्लॉइटज़ेर Clawitzer Transcription of English name Russian Кловитцер Klovittser Transcription of English name Thai บลอสเตอร์ Bloster Transcription of trademarked Japanese name

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