Where can I find Clauncher in SoulGold?

Clauncher can be found in 10 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Clauncher?

Clauncher is a water-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Clauncher learn in SoulGold?

Clauncher can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Clauncherin Pokémon SoulGold

water

Pokédex Entry

Water Gun Pokémon

Through controlled expulsions of internal gas, it can expel water like a pistol shot. At close distances, it can even shatter large rocks.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Water

Dex

#692

Abilities

Mega Launcher

Boosts pulse moves.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

water1, water3

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

225

Poké Ball17.7%

Great Ball24.4%

Ultra Ball29.7%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 SpecialAttack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

electric ×2grass ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5water ×0.5ice ×0.5steel ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Clauncher

Base form

→

Clawitzer

Level up Clauncher to Lv. 35

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How to Obtain

You can catch Clauncher very common in Route 49 while surfing or fishing with Good Rod, very common in Tohjo Falls Cavern while surfing, and common in Cianwood City while surfing, among two other areas. Wild ones range from level 15 to 35.

Wild Encounters (6)

Level Up Moves (13)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	water	40	100	25
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	Squirts water to attack the foe.
1	SplashLevel: 1Splash	normal	0	0	40
1	SplashLevel: 1Splash	It's just a splash... Has no effect whatsoever.
5	Vise GripLevel: 5Vise Grip	normal	55	100	30
5	Vise GripLevel: 5Vise Grip	Grips the foe with large and powerful pincers.
10	FlailLevel: 10Flail	normal	1	100	15
10	FlailLevel: 10Flail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
15	Aqua JetLevel: 15Aqua Jet	water	40	100	20
15	Aqua JetLevel: 15Aqua Jet	Strikes first by dashing at the foe at a high speed.
20	Smack DownLevel: 20Smack Down	rock	50	100	15
20	Smack DownLevel: 20Smack Down	Throws a rock to knock the foe down to the ground.
25	Hone ClawsLevel: 25Hone Claws	dark	0	0	15
25	Hone ClawsLevel: 25Hone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
30	Water PulseLevel: 30Water Pulse	water	60	100	20
30	Water PulseLevel: 30Water Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
35	Swords DanceLevel: 35Swords Dance	normal	0	0	0
35	Swords DanceLevel: 35Swords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
40	Aura SphereLevel: 40Aura Sphere	fighting	0	0	20
40	Aura SphereLevel: 40Aura Sphere	Attacks with an aura blast that cannot be evaded.
45	BounceLevel: 45Bounce	flying	85	85	5
45	BounceLevel: 45Bounce	Bounces up, then down the next turn. May paralyze.
50	Muddy WaterLevel: 50Muddy Water	water	0	85	10
50	Muddy WaterLevel: 50Muddy Water	Attacks with muddy water. May lower accuracy.
55	CrabhammerLevel: 55Crabhammer	water	0	0	10
55	CrabhammerLevel: 55Crabhammer	Hammers with a pincer. Has a high critical-hit ratio.

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Egg Moves (5)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aqua JetAqua Jet	water	40	100	20
Aqua JetAqua Jet	Strikes first by dashing at the foe at a high speed.
EntrainmentEntrainment	normal	0	100	15
EntrainmentEntrainment	Makes the foe mimic the user, gaining its Ability.
EndureEndure	normal	0	0	10
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
CrabhammerCrabhammer	water	0	0	10
CrabhammerCrabhammer	Hammers with a pincer. Has a high critical-hit ratio.
Helping HandHelping Hand	normal	0	0	20
Helping HandHelping Hand	Boosts the power of ally recipient's moves.

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TM/HM Moves (31)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	0	0	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
CutCut	steel	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	80	100	15	TM97TM97
Dark PulseDark Pulse	Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching.
DiveDive	water	0	100	10	HM08HM08
DiveDive	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	steel	80	100	10	TM91TM91
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	0	0	15	TM76TM76
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	0	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
ScaldScald	water	80	100	15	TM55TM55
ScaldScald	Shoots boiling water at the foe. May inflict a burn.
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	poison	90	100	10	TM36TM36
Sludge BombSludge Bomb	Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison.
Sludge WaveSludge Wave	poison	95	100	10	TM34TM34
Sludge WaveSludge Wave	Swamps all others with a wave of sludge. May also poison.
Smack DownSmack Down	rock	50	100	15	TM23TM23
Smack DownSmack Down	Throws a rock to knock the foe down to the ground.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
SurfSurf	water	0	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	0	0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
ThiefThief	dark	0	100	0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
U TurnU Turn	bug	70	100	20	TM89TM89
U TurnU Turn	Does damage then switches out the user.
VenoshockVenoshock	poison	65	100	10	TM09TM09
VenoshockVenoshock	Does double damage if the foe is poisoned.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	80	100	15	HM07HM07
WaterfallWaterfall	Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM88TM88
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.