The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
In Generations 3-4, Clamperl has a base experience yield of 142.
In Generations 3-7, Clamperl has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Ruby
CLAMPERL’s sturdy shell is not only good for protection - it is also used for clamping and catching prey. A fully grown CLAMPERL’s shell will be scored with nicks and scratches all over.
Sapphire
CLAMPERL grows while being protected by its rock-hard shell. When its body becomes too large to fit inside the shell, it is sure evidence that this POKéMON is getting close to evolution.
FireRed LeafGreen
It is protected by a sturdy shell. Once in a lifetime, it makes a magnificent pearl.
Emerald
A CLAMPERL slams its shell closed on prey to prevent escape. The pearl it creates upon evolution is said to be infused with a mysterious energy.
Diamond Pearl Platinum
It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.
HeartGold SoulSilver
When it evolves, it makes a mysterious pearl that amplifies psychic powers when it’s held.
Black White Black 2 White 2
It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.
X
When it evolves, it makes a mysterious pearl that amplifies psychic powers when it’s held.
Y
It is protected by a sturdy shell. Once in a lifetime, it makes a magnificent pearl.
Omega Ruby
Clamperl’s sturdy shell is not only good for protection—it is also used for clamping and catching prey. A fully grown Clamperl’s shell will be scored with nicks and scratches all over.
Alpha Sapphire
Clamperl grows while being protected by its rock-hard shell. When its body becomes too large to fit inside the shell, it is sure evidence that this Pokémon is getting close to evolution.
Ultra Sun
Despite its appearance, it’s carnivorous. It clamps down on its prey with both sides of its shell and doesn’t let go until they stop moving.
Ultra Moon
Clamperl’s pearls are exceedingly precious. They can be more than 10 times as costly as Shellder’s pearls.
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
It makes a single pearl during its lifetime. The pearl is said to amplify psychic power.
Clamperl learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Clamperl gen 8 learnset page.
Clamperl learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Clamperl gen 7 learnset page.
Clamperl can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
