Pokédex - Cloyster (HeartGold Version)
![[Picture of Cloyster]](../pictures/dp/front/normal/91.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #091 |
| Johto | #172 |
| 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 | 203 |
| 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 |
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
Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength.
French
Crustabri - Pokémon Bivalve
Il se défend en fermant sa coquille et projette des piquants qui repoussent ses agresseurs.
German
Austos - Muschel
Im Kampf schließt es seine Schale, um sich zu schützen. Es schießt mit Stacheln auf seine Gegner.
Spanish
Cloyster - Pokémon Bivalvo
En la lucha se protege cerrando su concha y lanzando pinchos a sus oponentes.
Italian
Cloyster - Pokémon Bivalve
Quando lotta si protegge tenendo la conchiglia chiusa e spara punte per respingere i nemici.
Japanese
パルシェン (PARUSHEN) - ２まいがいポケモン (２MaigaiPOKEMON)
カラをしっかりととじてみを まもりながらトゲをとばして てきをげきたいするせんぽう。 (KARAwoshikkaritotojitemiwo mamorinagaraTOGEwotobashite tekiwogekitaisurusenpou. )
Evolutions (When Cloyster Evolves)
- Evolves from Shellder if Water Stone is used on it.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Cloyster)
Obtained by evolving Shellder, which can be found below:
Level Chance Method NEW BARK TOWN (Super Rod) 40 30% Fishing NEW BARK TOWN (Good Rod) 20 3% Fishing ROUTE 41 (Super Rod) 40 30% Fishing ROUTE 41 (Good Rod) 20 3% Fishing Blue Lake (Group B) 12 - Pokéwalker Route 47 (Super Rod) 40 30% Fishing Route 47 (Good Rod) 20 3% Fishing ROUTE 20 (Super Rod) 40 30% Fishing ROUTE 20 (Good Rod) 20 3% Fishing PALLET TOWN (Super Rod) 40 30% Fishing PALLET TOWN (Good Rod) 20 3% Fishing VERMILION CITY (Super Rod) 40 30% Fishing VERMILION CITY (Good Rod) 20 3% Fishing CINNABAR ISLAND (Super Rod) 40 30% Fishing CINNABAR ISLAND (Good Rod) 20 3% Fishing ROUTE 26 (Super Rod) 40 30% Fishing ROUTE 26 (Good Rod) 20 3% Fishing ROUTE 27 (Super Rod) 40 30% Fishing ROUTE 27 (Good Rod) 20 3% Fishing ROUTE 21 (Super Rod) 40 30% Fishing ROUTE 21 (Good Rod) 20 3% Fishing Stormy Beach (Group C) 30 - Pokéwalker
Moves Learned
HeartGold Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toxic Spikes | POISON | Status | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | Opposing Pokémon's side | |
| 1 | Withdraw | WATER | Status | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | User | d |
| 1 | Supersonic | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 55 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 1 | Aurora Beam | ICE | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 1 | Protect | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | User | |
| 28 | Spikes | GROUND | Status | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | Opposing Pokémon's side | |
| 40 | Spike Cannon | NORMAL | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | bef |
What moves can Cloyster learn in Pokémon HeartGold?
Cloyster can learn the following moves:
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32 (as Shellder)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21 (as Shellder)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10 (as Shellder)
- TM83
- TM83 (as Shellder)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18 (as Shellder)
- TM43
- TM43 (as Shellder)
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor (as Shellder)
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Shellder)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 41
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 40
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 33
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 28
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Shellder)
- TM03
- TM03 (as Shellder)