#0366 · Gen 3 · 345 BST
Clamperl
An early-evolution Water-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with solid 85 base Defense. Common ability: Shell Armor.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
110/75/94/84/67/46
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
142/127/150/138/117/92
Abilities
A hard shell protects the Pokémon from critical hits.
Dark-, Ghost-, and Bug-type moves scare the Pokémon and boost its Speed stat.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Clamperl
Clamperl is a Water/None-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with a Base Stat Total of 345. An early-evolution Water-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with solid 85 base Defense. Common ability: Shell Armor.
Best stat: Defense (85 base)
Clamperl's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 74 base Special Attack and 32 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Shell Armor
- Rattled
How to use Clamperl competitively
Open the damage calculator with Clamperl selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Clamperl appears in the species dropdown. Drop Clamperl into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0366 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 3 |
| Type | Water / None |
| Abilities | Shell Armor, Rattled |
| Base Stat Total | 345 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 35 / 64 / 85 / 74 / 55 / 32 |