Hey, I’m Zathong and this guide is about Cloyster in Pokémon. Learn more about Cloyster’s type, abilities, weaknesses, evolution, name and location.
Type | Water I Ice |
Height | 4′ 11″ |
Weight | 292.1 lbs |
Abilities | Shell Armor: A hard shell protects the Pokémon from critical hits. Skill Link: Maximizes the number of times multistrike moves hit. |
Gender | ♂ ♀ |
Versions:
- Its shell is extremely hard. It cannot be shattered, even with a bomb. The shell opens only when it is attacking.
- Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength.
Cloyster Name in Japanese and Languages others
Languages | Name |
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English, Spanish, Italian | Cloyster |
Japanese | パルシェン (Parshen) |
German | Austos |
French | Crustabri |
Origin | clam: marine creature oyster: marine creature cloister: to confine or seclude oneself |
Cloyster Weaknesses
Weaknesses |
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Grass |
Electric |
Fighting |
Rock |
Cloyster Evolution

Water
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Water I Ice
Cloyster changes
- In Generation 3, Cloyster does not have the Skill Link ability.
- In Generation 1, Cloyster has a base Special stat of 85.
- In Generations 1-4, Cloyster has a base experience yield of 203.
- In Generations 2-7, Cloyster has a base Friendship value of 70.
Cloyster where to find for…
Red Blue Yellow | Evolve Shellder |
Gold Silver Crystal | Evolve Shellder |
Ruby Sapphire | Trade/migrate from another game |
FireRed | Evolve Shellder |
LeafGreen Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver | Evolve Shellder |
Black White | Route 13, Undella Bay, Undella Town |
Black 2 White 2 | Route 13, Undella Town, Humilau City, Seaside Cave |
X | Trade/migrate from another game |
Y | Route 8 |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire | Trade/migrate from another game |
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Evolve Shellder |
Let’s Go Pikachu Let’s Go Eevee | Seafoam Islands |
Sword Shield | Giant’s Seat, Courageous Cavern, Loop Lagoon |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl | Evolve Shellder |
Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
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