Cloysterin Pokémon Orange
Pokédex Entry
Bivalve Pokémon
Even a missile can't break the spikes it uses to stab opponents. They're even harder than its shell.
Cloyster in Pokémon Pokémon Orange
Cloyster is #91 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Pokémon Orange. This page covers its water/ice typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Level Up Moves (21)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WithdrawLevel: 1Withdraw | water | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP40 | ||
| Raises the user's DEFENSE. | ||||||
| SupersonicLevel: 1Supersonic | normal | PWR0 | ACC55 | PP20 | ||
| Sound waves that cause confusion. | ||||||
| Aurora BeamLevel: 1Aurora Beam | ice | PWR65 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| An attack that may lower ATTACK. | ||||||
| Hydro PumpLevel: 1Hydro Pump | water | PWR110 | ACC80 | PP10 | ||
| A powerful watertype attack. | ||||||
| ProtectLevel: 1Protect | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Foils attack that turn. It may fail. | ||||||
| Spike CannonLevel: 1Spike Cannon | normal | PWR20 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| Fires spikes to hit 2-5 times. | ||||||
| Rock BlastLevel: 1Rock Blast | rock | PWR25 | ACC90 | PP10 | ||
| Hurls boulders to hit 2-5 times. | ||||||
| WithdrawLevel: 4Withdraw | water | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP40 | ||
| Raises the user's DEFENSE. | ||||||
| SupersonicLevel: 8Supersonic | normal | PWR0 | ACC55 | PP20 | ||
| Sound waves that cause confusion. | ||||||
| LickLevel: 10Lick | ghost | PWR30 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| Icy WindLevel: 13Icy Wind | ice | PWR55 | ACC95 | PP15 | ||
| An icy attack that lowers SPEED. | ||||||
| ProtectLevel: 16Protect | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Foils attack that turn. It may fail. | ||||||
| BubblebeamLevel: 20Bubblebeam | water | PWR65 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| An attack that may lower SPEED. | ||||||
| MinimizeLevel: 23Minimize | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Heightens evasiveness. | ||||||
| ClampLevel: 25Clamp | water | PWR40 | ACC85 | PP15 | ||
| Traps the foe for 2-5 turns. | ||||||
| Aurora BeamLevel: 28Aurora Beam | ice | PWR65 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| An attack that may lower ATTACK. | ||||||
| Mirror CoatLevel: 35Mirror Coat | psychic | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Counters a SPCL. ATK move double. | ||||||
| Water PulseLevel: 38Water Pulse | water | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| An attack that may confuse the foe. | ||||||
| Ice BeamLevel: 42Ice Beam | ice | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| An attack that may freeze the foe. | ||||||
| Hydro PumpLevel: 47Hydro Pump | water | PWR110 | ACC80 | PP10 | ||
| A powerful watertype attack. | ||||||
| BlizzardLevel: 52Blizzard | ice | PWR110 | ACC70 | PP5 | ||
| An attack that may freeze the foe. | ||||||
Pre-evolution-only Moves (2)
These moves must be learned before evolving; Cloyster cannot learn them through its own level-up, TM/HM, tutor, egg, wild, or evolution moves.
TM/HM Moves (18)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water PulseWater Pulse | water | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM03TM03 | |
| An attack that may confuse the foe. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP10 | TM06TM06 | |
| A poison move with increasing damage. | ||||||
| HailHail | ice | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM07TM07 | |
| Inflicts damage every turn. | ||||||
| WhirlpoolWhirlpool | water | PWR40 | ACC85 | PP15 | TM08TM08 | |
| Traps the foe for 2-5 turns. | ||||||
| Ice BeamIce Beam | ice | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM13TM13 | |
| An attack that may freeze the foe. | ||||||
| BlizzardBlizzard | ice | PWR110 | ACC70 | PP5 | TM14TM14 | |
| An attack that may freeze the foe. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM15TM15 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Foils attack that turn. It may fail. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that is based on loyalty. | ||||||
| BubblebeamBubblebeam | water | PWR65 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM31TM31 | |
| An attack that may lower SPEED. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Heightens evasiveness. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM34TM34 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Double damage with PSN, BRN, or PRZ. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM44TM44 | |
| Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. | ||||||
| Tri AttackTri Attack | normal | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM49TM49 | |
| Fires three kinds of beams at once. | ||||||
| SurfSurf | water | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | HM03HM03 | |
| A strong watertype attack. | ||||||
| DiveDive | water | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | HM06HM06 | |
| 1st turn: Dive 2nd turn: Attack | ||||||
Move Tutor Moves (1)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attract(Kumquat House3)Attract | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| Makes the opposite gender infatuated. | |||||||
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Cloyster. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Cloyster resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Cloyster, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
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