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Cloyster is a Water/Ice-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I, known as the Bivalve Pokémon. Its evolution line is Shellder → Cloyster.
What type is Cloyster?
Cloyster is a Water/Ice-type Pokémon.
What is Cloyster weak to?
Cloyster is weak to Electric, Grass, Fighting, and Rock-type attacks.
What does Cloyster resist?
Cloyster resists Ice and Water-type attacks. Ice-type attacks deal only ¼× damage because both of its types resist that type.
What are Cloyster's base stats?
Cloyster has a base stat total of 525. Its highest base stat is Defense at 180. See the full base stat breakdown.
What abilities does Cloyster have?
Cloyster can have Shell Armor and Skill Link as standard abilities, plus Overcoat as its Hidden Ability. Browse all abilities.
What does Cloyster evolve from?
Cloyster evolves from Shellder when exposed to a Water Stone.
Does Cloyster evolve any further?
Cloyster is the final evolution in its family and does not evolve any further.
Where can you find Cloyster?
Cloyster can be encountered in the wild in 12 games, including Pokémon Black, Pokémon White, Pokémon Black 2, and Pokémon White 2. See the per-game location list.
What moves can Cloyster learn?
Cloyster can learn 88 different moves across the main series, through leveling up, TMs and HMs, and move tutors. See Cloyster's complete movepool.
Base Stats
Abilities
Type Matchups
View full type chart →Damage multipliers vs. water / ice typing. Ability-based immunities (e.g. Levitate) are not included.
Evolution Line
→Battle & Lore Hub
Moves · 88 total
Level-Up
13 movesTM / HM
73 movesMove Tutor
2 movesWhere to find· 34 games
Cloyster in Pokémon Red
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Cloyster in Pokémon Blue
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Cloyster in Pokémon Yellow
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Cloyster in Pokémon Gold
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Cloyster in Pokémon Silver
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Cloyster in Pokémon Crystal
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Cloyster in Pokémon Ruby
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Cloyster in Pokémon Sapphire
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Cloyster in Pokémon Emerald
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Cloyster in Pokémon FireRed
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Cloyster in Pokémon LeafGreen
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Cloyster in Pokémon Diamond
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Cloyster in Pokémon Pearl
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Cloyster in Pokémon Platinum
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Cloyster in Pokémon HeartGold
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Cloyster in Pokémon SoulSilver
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Where can you find Cloyster in Pokémon Black?
3 spotsCloyster can be found in Undella Bay, Undella Town, and Unova Route 13 in Pokémon Black.
- •Undella Bay
- •Undella Town
- •Unova Route 13
Where can you find Cloyster in Pokémon White?
3 spotsCloyster can be found in Undella Bay, Undella Town, and Unova Route 13 in Pokémon White.
- •Undella Bay
- •Undella Town
- •Unova Route 13
Where can you find Cloyster in Pokémon Black 2?
4 spotsCloyster can be found in Humilau City, Seaside Cave 1f, Undella Town, and Unova Route 13 in Pokémon Black 2.
- •Humilau City
- •Seaside Cave 1f
- •Undella Town
- •Unova Route 13
Where can you find Cloyster in Pokémon White 2?
4 spotsCloyster can be found in Humilau City, Seaside Cave 1f, Undella Town, and Unova Route 13 in Pokémon White 2.
- •Humilau City
- •Seaside Cave 1f
- •Undella Town
- •Unova Route 13
Where can you find Cloyster in Pokémon X?
1 spotCloyster can be found in Friend Safari Ice in Pokémon X.
- •Friend Safari Ice
Where can you find Cloyster in Pokémon Y?
2 spotsCloyster can be found in Friend Safari Ice and Kalos Route 8 in Pokémon Y.
- •Friend Safari Ice
- •Kalos Route 8
Cloyster in Pokémon Omega Ruby
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Cloyster in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
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Cloyster in Pokémon Sun
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Cloyster in Pokémon Moon
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Cloyster in Pokémon Ultra Sun
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Cloyster in Pokémon Ultra Moon
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Where can you find Cloyster in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!?
2 spotsCloyster can be found in Seafoam Islands B3f and Seafoam Islands B4f in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!.
- •Seafoam Islands B3f
- •Seafoam Islands B4f
Where can you find Cloyster in Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!?
2 spotsCloyster can be found in Seafoam Islands B3f and Seafoam Islands B4f in Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!.
- •Seafoam Islands B3f
- •Seafoam Islands B4f
Where can you find Cloyster in Pokémon Sword?
13 spotsCloyster can be found in Dusty Bowl Max Den E, Dusty Bowl Max Den F, East Lake Axewell, Giants Seat, North Lake Miloch Max Den E, and North Lake Miloch Max Den F, and 7 other locations in Pokémon Sword.
- •Dusty Bowl Max Den E
- •Dusty Bowl Max Den F
- •East Lake Axewell
- •Giants Seat
- •North Lake Miloch Max Den E
- •North Lake Miloch Max Den F
- •South Lake Miloch Max Den D
- •South Lake Miloch Max Den E
- •Stony Wilderness Max Den D
- •West Lake Axewell
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den A
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den B
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den C
Where can you find Cloyster in Pokémon Shield?
13 spotsCloyster can be found in Dusty Bowl Max Den E, Dusty Bowl Max Den F, East Lake Axewell, Giants Seat, North Lake Miloch Max Den E, and North Lake Miloch Max Den F, and 7 other locations in Pokémon Shield.
- •Dusty Bowl Max Den E
- •Dusty Bowl Max Den F
- •East Lake Axewell
- •Giants Seat
- •North Lake Miloch Max Den E
- •North Lake Miloch Max Den F
- •South Lake Miloch Max Den D
- •South Lake Miloch Max Den E
- •Stony Wilderness Max Den D
- •West Lake Axewell
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den A
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den B
- •West Lake Axewell Max Den C
Where can you find Cloyster in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Shield?
9 spotsCloyster can be found in Challenge Beach, Challenge Beach Max Den G, Courageous Cavern, Fields Of Honor Max Den J, Insular Sea Max Den E, and Loop Lagoon, and 3 other locations in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Shield.
- •Challenge Beach
- •Challenge Beach Max Den G
- •Courageous Cavern
- •Fields Of Honor Max Den J
- •Insular Sea Max Den E
- •Loop Lagoon
- •Loop Lagoon Max Den A
- •Stepping Stone Sea Max Den C
- •Workout Sea Max Den G
Where can you find Cloyster in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Sword?
9 spotsCloyster can be found in Challenge Beach, Challenge Beach Max Den G, Courageous Cavern, Fields Of Honor Max Den J, Insular Sea Max Den E, and Loop Lagoon, and 3 other locations in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Sword.
- •Challenge Beach
- •Challenge Beach Max Den G
- •Courageous Cavern
- •Fields Of Honor Max Den J
- •Insular Sea Max Den E
- •Loop Lagoon
- •Loop Lagoon Max Den A
- •Stepping Stone Sea Max Den C
- •Workout Sea Max Den G