Clauncher (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Clauncher (disambiguation).

Clauncher Water Gun Pokémon ウデッポウ Udeppou #0692 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 225 (39.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Water 1 and Water 3 Hatch time 15 cycles
Height 1'08" 0.5 m Clauncher 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 18.3 lbs. 8.3 kg Clauncher 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 66	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 1 Clauncher 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 1 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 {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Clauncher (Japanese: ウデッポウ Udeppou) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.

It evolves into Clawitzer starting at level 37.

Biology

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.

From Generation VIII onward, Clauncher and its evolved form, Clawitzer, are the only known Pokémon that can have Mega Launcher as an Ability.

Evolution

Clauncher evolves into Clawitzer.

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

Unevolved Clauncher  Water

→

First Evolution Clawitzer  Water

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI Kalos Coastal #032 Hoenn #— X They knock down flying prey by firing compressed water from their massive claws like shooting a pistol. Y Through controlled explosions of internal gas, it can expel water like a pistol shot. At close distances, it can shatter rock. Omega Ruby They knock down flying prey by firing compressed water from their massive claws like shooting a pistol. Alpha Sapphire Through controlled explosions of internal gas, it can expel water like a pistol shot. At close distances, it can shatter rock.
Generation VII Alola  US  UM : #349 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. Ultra Sun Its claws occasionally fall off, and it keeps a low profile until they grow back. The meat of its claws is so delicious! Ultra Moon It moves around by jetting water from its right pincer. It has a poor sense of balance, so it's terrible at swimming straight.
Generation VIII Galar Isle of Armor #196 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus. Sword Clauncher's claws can fall off during battle, but they'll regenerate. The meat inside the claws is popular as a delicacy in Galar. Shield By detonating gas that accumulates in its right claw, this Pokémon launches water like a bullet. This is how Clauncher defeats its enemies.
Generation IX Paldea #339 Kitakami #— Blueberry #— Scarlet This Pokémon launches water by detonating gas inside its right claw. It snipes flying Pokémon. Violet Clauncher's claws will regrow if they fall off. The meat inside the claws is edible, but it has a distinct flavor that doesn't appeal to all tastes.

Clauncher in the Alola PokédexUSUM	Clauncher in the Paldea Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI X Route 8, Ambrette Town, Cyllage City (Good Rod) Y Trade Omega Ruby Trade Alpha Sapphire Routes 105, 106, 107, 108, and 109 (hidden Pokémon*)
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Breed Clawitzer Ultra Moon Trade Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.2.0+ Sword Expansion Pass Workout Sea, Stepping-Stone Sea, Insular Sea, Honeycalm Sea, Honeycalm Island Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Unobtainable Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Union Circle Tera Raid Battle Search (2★) Violet South Province: South Paldean Sea East Province: East Paldean Sea West Province: West Paldean Sea North Province: North Paldean Sea Tera Raid Battles (2★)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 1We Rumble World Pearl Marsh: Moonlit Island (All Areas), Starlight Islands: Upside-Down Island (All Areas)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Greninja Sea, Mewtwo SeaFinal
Generation VIII This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation Shuffle Prasino Woods: Stage 565

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 50		110 - 157	210 - 304
Attack: 53		52 - 115	99 - 225
Defense: 62		60 - 125	116 - 245
Sp. Atk: 58		56 - 121	108 - 236
Sp. Def: 63		61 - 126	117 - 247
Speed: 44		44 - 105	83 - 205
Total: 330	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 IX Other generations: VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Splash Normal Status 0000— 00——% 40 011 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25 055 Vise Grip Normal Physical 05555 100100% 30 1010 Flail Normal Physical 0000— 100100% 15 1515 Aqua Jet Water Physical 04040 100100% 20 2020 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100100% 15 2525 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000— 00——% 15 3030 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100100% 20 3535 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 4040 Aura Sphere Fighting Special 08080 00——% 20 4545 Bounce Flying Physical 08585 08585% 5 5050 Muddy Water Water Special 09090 08585% 10 5555 Crabhammer Water Physical 100100 09090% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Clauncher Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Clauncher Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM005 TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM011 TM011 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20 TM018 TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM021 TM021 Pounce Bug Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM022 TM022 Chilling Water Water Special 05050 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM034 TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM035 TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM045 TM045 Venoshock Poison Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM060 TM060 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM077 TM077 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM086 TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM088 TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM093 TM093 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM094 TM094 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM110 TM110 Liquidation Water Physical 08585 100}}100% 10 TM112 TM112 Aura Sphere Fighting Special 08080 00—}}—% 20 TM115 TM115 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10 TM123 TM123 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM135 TM135 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM142 TM142 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5 TM143 TM143 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM179 TM179 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15 TM193 TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM196 TM196 Flip Turn Water Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM209 TM209 Muddy Water Water Special 09090 085}}85% 10 TM214 TM214 Sludge Wave Poison Special 09595 100}}100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Clauncher Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Clauncher Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Aqua Tail Water Physical 90 90% 10 Bubble Beam Water Special 65 100% 20 Entrainment Normal Status — 100% 15

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Clauncher Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Clauncher Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Clauncher Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Introduced by Kingdra Connected to: Kingdra, Shelgon Connection Orb Set: 13 Phrases Normal I have a water gun right in my arm! How cool is that? This is a dream come true for any kid! Low HP (< 50%) Glugh… I can't go without one last attack…
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 3.33 seconds Base HP: 48 Base Attack: 70 Base Defense: 51 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Water Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Water Attack Power: 50 - 100 5 #697 Block Smash Clears one unbreakable-block disruption without fail.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 137 Base Attack: 108 Base Defense: 117 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 50 Fast Attacks: Water Gun, Smack Down Charged Attacks: Aqua Jet, Water Pulse, Crabhammer

Evolution data

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
Cross-Generation HOME

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

In the anime

Clauncher in the anime

Major appearances

Misty's Clauncher

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.

Other

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.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry XY022 Clauncher Ash's Pokédex Clauncher, the Water Gun Pokémon. Clauncher fires compressed water from the arm gun on its right claw and damages foes with the impact from the water.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry JN138 Clauncher Ash's Rotom Phone Clauncher, the Water Gun Pokémon. A Water type. By detonating gas that accumulates inside its right claw, Clauncher shoots water to defeat its enemies. JN138 Clauncher Team Rocket's Rotom Phone After a Clauncher's claw falls off, it grows back right away, and I hear it's highly sought after.

In the TCG

Main article: Clauncher (TCG)

Trivia

• Clauncher and its evolved form, Clawitzer, can be seen as a counterpart of Skrelp and Dragalge.
  • Clauncher and Clawitzer are exclusive to Pokémon X, Alpha Sapphire, Ultra Sun, Sword Expansion Pass and Violet, while Skrelp and Dragalge are exclusive to Pokémon Y, Omega Ruby, Ultra Moon, Shield Expansion Pass and Scarlet.

Origin

Seeing as how it fires water from its claw, Clauncher is likely based on a pistol shrimp. Its blue color scheme may be based on the Procambarus alleni, though it may also be a reference to mutated American lobsters.

Name origin

Clauncher may be a combination of claw and launcher.

Udeppou may be a combination of 水鉄砲 mizudeppou (water gun) and 腕 ude (arm).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ウデッポウ Udeppou From 水鉄砲 mizudeppou and 腕 ude French Flingouste From flingue and langoustine Spanish Clauncher Same as English name German Scampisto From Scampi and Pistole Italian Clauncher Same as English name Korean 완철포 Wancheolpo From 완 (腕) wan, 철포 (鉄砲) cheolpo, and possibly launcher Mandarin Chinese 鐵臂槍蝦 / 铁臂枪虾 Tiěbìqiāngxiā From 鐵臂 / 铁臂 tiěbì, 槍 / 枪 qiāng, and 槍蝦 / 枪虾 qiāngxiā Cantonese Chinese 鐵臂槍蝦 Titbeichēunghàh From 鐵臂 titbei, 槍 chēung, and 槍蝦 chēunghàh

More languages Hindi क्लॉगन Clawgun From claw and gun Russian Клаунчер Klauncher Transcription of English name Thai อุเด็ปโป Udeppo Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Misty's Clauncher

External links

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