Clauncher (#0692) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP50110–157210–304

Atk5352–11599–225

Def6260–125116–245

SpA5856–121108–236

SpD6361–126117–247

Spe4444–10583–205

Total330Higher than 26% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 44). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+105Max96No SP64Min57Scarf157Tailwind210

At max Speed, Clauncher outspeeds 10 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Electric2×Grass2×

Resists

Fire½×Ice½×Steel½×Water½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Mega Launcher
Strengthens aura and pulse moves to 1.5× their power.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0692ClauncherWater
1. Level 37#0693ClawitzerWater

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 12

1SplashDoes nothing.NormalStatus——40

1Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

10FlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15

15Aqua JetInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys40100%20

20Smack DownRemoves any immunity to Ground damage.RockPhys50100%15

25Hone ClawsRaises the user’s Attack and accuracy by one stage.DarkStatus——15

30Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

35Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

40Aura SphereNever misses.FightingSpec80—20

45BounceUser bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys8585%5

50Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10

55CrabhammerHas an increased chance for a critical hit.WaterPhys10090%10

TM / HM / TR 36

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM21PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.BugPhys50100%20

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM45VenoshockInflicts double damage if the target is Poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM93Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

TM112Aura SphereNever misses.FightingSpec80—20

TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM179Smack DownRemoves any immunity to Ground damage.RockPhys50100%15

TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

TM196Flip TurnUser must switch out after attacking.WaterPhys60100%20

TM209Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10

TM214Sludge WaveHas a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec95100%10

Egg moves 3

EggAqua TailInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys9090%10

EggBubble BeamHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.WaterSpec65100%20

EggEntrainmentCopies the user’s ability onto the target.NormalStatus—100%15

Pokédex entries

Category: Water Gun Pokémon
Debut: Kalos · X & Y
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: —

Coastal Kalos#032Updated Alola#349Updated Poni#096Isle of Armor#196Paldea#339Lumiose#163

By detonating gas that accumulates in its right claw, this Pokémon launches water like a bullet. This is how Clauncher defeats its enemies.
Shield
Clauncher’s claws can fall off during battle, but they’ll regenerate. The meat inside the claws is popular as a delicacy in Galar.
Sword
It moves around by jetting water from its right pincer. It has a poor sense of balance, so it’s terrible at swimming straight.
Ultra Moon
Its claws occasionally fall off, and it keeps a low profile until they grow back. The meat of its claws is so delicious!
Ultra Sun
Through controlled explosions of internal gas, it can expel water like a pistol shot. At close distances, it can shatter rock.
Y · Alpha Sapphire
They knock down flying prey by firing compressed water from their massive claws like shooting a pistol.
X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: ウデッポウ
Japanese (romaji): Udeppou
Korean: 완철포
Chinese (Traditional): 鐵臂槍蝦
Chinese (Simplified): 铁臂枪虾
French: Flingouste
German: Scampisto
Spanish: Clauncher
Italian: Clauncher

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 SpA
Catch rate: 225 ≈29.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 66
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Water 1Water 3
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Sword: The Isle of Armor 9 areas

Honeycalm IslandSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Honeycalm SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Insular SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Insular Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Stepping-Stone Sea (Main Area)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Workout SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Workout Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40

X 3 areas

Ambrette TownFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 25
Cyllage CityFishing with a Good Rod · Lv 25
Road 8Fishing with a Good Rod · Lv 25