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Clamperl: Weakness, Best Moveset & Builds
WaterIllegal
Clamperl is a balanced Pokémon, led by its Defense (85) and Sp. Atk (74), with a base stat total of 345.
Build a team with ClamperlWhat is Clamperl weak to?
How much damage Clamperl takes from each attacking type.
Clamperl takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water.
Best moveset for Clamperl
Clamperl has no significant ranked usage this month, so here are its strongest attacking options by type coverage:
- Double-EdgeNormal120
- BlizzardIce110
- Muddy WaterWater90
Best nature for Clamperl
Careful or Bold. Clamperl's mixed stats mean the best nature depends on the set: boost whichever defense or attacking stat your build leans on.
Abilities
- Shell ArmorThis Pokemon cannot be struck by a critical hit.
- RattledSpeed is raised 1 stage if hit by a Bug-, Dark-, or Ghost-type attack, or Intimidated.
Evolution line
Huntail
GorebyssFull learnset (45 moves; tap to expand)
Clamperl is not obtainable in Scarlet/Violet, so this is its National Dex movepool.
| Move | Type | Power | Acc. | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100% | Physical |
| Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70% | Special |
| Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100% | Special |
| Muddy Water | Water | 90 | 85% | Special |
| Surf | Water | 90 | 100% | Special |
| Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100% | Physical |
| Dive | Water | 80 | 100% | Physical |
| Scald | Water | 80 | 100% | Special |
| Waterfall | Water | 80 | 100% | Physical |
| Facade | Normal | 70 | 100% | Physical |
| Secret Power | Normal | 70 | 100% | Physical |
| Brine | Water | 65 | 100% | Special |
| Hidden Power Water | Water | 60 | 100% | Special |
| Round | Normal | 60 | 100% | Special |
| Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100% | Special |
| Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95% | Special |
| Snore | Normal | 50 | 100% | Special |
| Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100% | Special |
| Clamp | Water | 35 | 85% | Physical |
| Whirlpool | Water | 35 | 85% | Special |
| Frustration | Normal | ? | 100% | Physical |
| Natural Gift | Normal | ? | 100% | Physical |
| Return | Normal | ? | 100% | Physical |
| Aqua Ring | Water | - | - | Status |
| Attract | Normal | - | 100% | Status |
| Barrier | Psychic | - | - | Status |
| Captivate | Normal | - | 100% | Status |
| Confide | Normal | - | - | Status |
| Confuse Ray | Ghost | - | 100% | Status |
| Double Team | Normal | - | - | Status |
| Endure | Normal | - | - | Status |
| Hail | Ice | - | - | Status |
| Iron Defense | Steel | - | - | Status |
| Mimic | Normal | - | - | Status |
| Mud Sport | Ground | - | - | Status |
| Protect | Normal | - | - | Status |
| Rain Dance | Water | - | - | Status |
| Refresh | Normal | - | - | Status |
| Rest | Psychic | - | - | Status |
| Shell Smash | Normal | - | - | Status |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | - | - | Status |
| Substitute | Normal | - | - | Status |
| Supersonic | Normal | - | 55% | Status |
| Swagger | Normal | - | 85% | Status |
| Toxic | Poison | - | 90% | Status |