Pokédex - Cloyster (Black Version)
![[Picture of Cloyster]](../pictures/bw/front/normal/91.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #091 |
| Height | 1.5 m (4'11") |
| Weight | 132.5 kg (292.1 lb) |
| Type | WATER / ICE |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Cloyster]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAEklEQVQ4y2NgGAWjYBSMAggAAAQQAAGFP6pyAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Color | Purple |
| Body Form | ![[Form 12]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAAjElEQVQYlWM8cOAAA20AE43MHTUaE7AQo+jDhw8HDpxAFnFwsBAQEKDU6A0bdmAKQmwKCPDAo5FAgGA1l0hZfEbj1wkBHz58INloPHqQAVocEGU0Hj1EgqGZrik12sHBgmSj8ehBBngyDk6jCWY2BkqyDH6d+GUZGBgYCVYF5BUgRBlNNhjEiW/YGQ0Agk4tOCVWa3kAAAAASUVORK5CYII=) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 60 |
| Base Experience | 184 |
| Growth Rate | Slow (max: 1,250,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Water 3 |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 5120 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | Pearl (50%); Big Pearl (5%) |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Defense: 2 |
| Abilities | Shell Armor, Skill Link |
| Hidden (Dream World) Abilities | Overcoat |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Cloyster
| HP | 50 |
| Attack | 95 |
| Defense | 180 |
| Speed | 70 |
| Special Attack | 85 |
| Special Defense | 45 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Cloyster - Bivalve Pokémon
It fights by keeping its shell tightly shut for protection and by shooting spikes to repel foes.
French
Crustabri - Pokémon Bivalve
German
Austos - Muschel
Spanish
Cloyster - Pokémon Bivalvo
Italian
Cloyster - Pokémon Bivalve
Japanese
パルシェン (PARUSHEN) - ２まいがいポケモン (２MaigaiPOKEMON)
Evolutions (When Cloyster Evolves)
- Evolves from Shellder if Water Stone is used on it.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Cloyster)
Not found in this version.
Moves Learned
Black Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toxic Spikes | POISON | Status | 0 | 101 | 20 | 0 | Opposing Pokémon's side | c |
| 1 | Withdraw | WATER | Status | 0 | 101 | 40 | 0 | User | d |
| 1 | Supersonic | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 55 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | bcek |
| 1 | Protect | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 101 | 10 | 0 | User | |
| 1 | Aurora Beam | ICE | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 13 | Spike Cannon | NORMAL | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 28 | Spikes | GROUND | Status | 0 | 101 | 20 | 0 | Opposing Pokémon's side | c |
| 52 | Icicle Crash | ICE | Physical | 85 | 90 | 10 | 30 | Single exc. user | be |
What moves can Cloyster learn in Pokémon Black?
Cloyster can learn the following moves:
Aurora Beam
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 17 (as Shellder)
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified (as Shellder)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Level 32 (as Shellder)
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 37 (as Shellder)
Double Team
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32 (as Shellder)
Frost BreathTM79
Frustration
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21 (as Shellder)
Giga ImpactTM68
Hidden Power
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10 (as Shellder)
Hydro PumpBlack/White Versions and Later: Level 61 (as Shellder)
Hyper BeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM15
Icicle CrashLevel 52
Icy Wind
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Shellder)
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor (as Shellder)
- Black/White Versions and Later: Pokémon Distribution: Sparkling Sea (III) (with Hidden Ability) (as Shellder)
Natural Gift
- Before Black/White: TM83
- Before Black/White: TM83 (as Shellder)
Poison JabTM84
Rain Dance
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18 (as Shellder)
Razor ShellLevel 32 (as Shellder)
Secret Power
- Before Black/White: TM43
- Before Black/White: TM43 (as Shellder)
Selfdestruct
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Shellder)
Shell SmashLevel 56 (as Shellder)
Signal BeamPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Snore
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor (as Shellder)
Spike Cannon
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 41
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Level 40
- Black/White Versions and Later: Level 13
Spikes
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 33
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 28
Swift
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor (as Shellder)
TormentTM41
Toxic SpikesMove Maniac