Type matchups
Damage Clamperl takes from each attacking type.
As a Water type, Clamperl has 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Water typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 35
- Attack
- 64
- Defense
- 85
- Sp. Atk
- 74
- Sp. Def
- 55
- Speed
- 32
- Total
- 345
Clamperl has a base stat total of 345, higher than 27% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (85). Its Attack (64) and Sp. Atk (74) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 32 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 35 HP, 85 Defense and 55 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.
Clamperl can have the abilities Shell Armor and Rattled.
How to beat Clamperl
Clamperl takes 2× damage from Grass and Electric moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Wellspring Mask Ogerpon hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Hydrapple hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Alolan Exeggutor hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves.
Evolution
Clamperl is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Clamperl → Huntail or Gorebyss) and evolves into Huntail or Gorebyss.
Best counters to Clamperl
Other Water Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Clamperl weak to?
As a Water type, Clamperl takes super-effective damage from Grass and Electric moves.
What is Clamperl resistant to?
Clamperl resists Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Clamperl?
Strong type-based picks include Wellspring Mask Ogerpon, Hydrapple and Alolan Exeggutor, which hit Clamperl with super-effective attacks.