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No. 0693

Clawitzer

Howitzer Pokémon

Clawitzer
Official art
Water
Height
1.3 m 4′03″
Weight
35.3 kg 77.8 lbs
Base stat total
500 top 30%
Introduced
Gen VI
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
Clawitzer’s right arm is a cannon that launches projectiles made of seawater. Shots from a Clawitzer’s cannon arm can sink a tanker.
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Base stats

HP71131–178252–346
Atk7370–137135–269
Def8883–154162–302
SpA120112–189220–372
SpD8984–155164–304
Spe5957–122110–238
Total500Higher than 70% of all Pokémon
HP71Atk73Def88Spe59SpD89SpA120

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpA.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 59). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+122Max111No SP79Min71Scarf183Tailwind244

At max Speed, Clawitzer outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 122Clawitzer · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  20. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  21. 111Clawitzer · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  31. 79Clawitzer · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

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 SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#141 of 262 used

▲ 3 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▲ 5 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Life Orb (48.7%) · Mega Launcher (100%) · Quiet (50.8%) · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpA 32 (32.2%)

Moves Aura Sphere, Water Pulse, Dark Pulse, Protect

Singles

#182 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Life Orb (35.2%) · Mega Launcher (100%) · Modest (66.1%) · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpA 32 (20%)

Moves Water Pulse, Aura Sphere, Dark Pulse, Dragon Pulse

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

0.12% of teams · rank #153 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Life Orb
Ability
Mega Launcher
Nature
Quiet
EVs
252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA
Tera Type
Dragon
  1. Dragon Pulse
  2. Water Pulse
  3. Aura Sphere
  4. Dark Pulse

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players0.47%
  • Rated 1500+0.33%
  • Rated 1630+0.12%
  • Rated 1760+0%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.12%

Moves

  • Dragon Pulse100%
  • Water Pulse100%
  • Aura Sphere97.9%
  • Dark Pulse67.1%
  • U-turn30.8%
  • Heal Pulse2.1%
  • Rain Dance2.1%
  • Ice Beam0%
  • Sludge Wave0%
  • Aqua Jet0%

Items

  • Life Orb67.1%
  • Choice Specs30.8%
  • Damp Rock2.1%
  • Choice Scarf0%
  • Assault Vest0%
  • No item0%

Abilities

  • 100%

EV spreads

  • Quiet 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA67.1%
  • Modest 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe30.8%
  • Modest 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD2.1%
  • Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe0%
  • Modest 64 HP / 252 SpA / 188 Spe0%

Tera types

  • Dragon97.9%
  • Water2.1%
  • Ice0%
  • Poison0%

Common teammates

Evolution

  1. #0692ClauncherWater
    1. Level 37#0693ClawitzerWater

Moves

Level up 15

1Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
1Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
1FlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15
1Heal PulseHeals the target for half its max HP.PsychicStatus——10
1SplashDoes nothing.NormalStatus——40
1Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25
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
42Aura SphereNever misses.FightingSpec80—20
49BounceUser bounces high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys8585%5
56Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10
63CrabhammerHas an increased chance for a critical hit.WaterPhys10090%10

TM / HM / TR 43

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
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%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
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
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
TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15
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
TM148Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%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

Pokédex entries

Category
Howitzer Pokémon
Debut
Kalos · X & Y
Color
Blue
Shape
Habitat
—
Coastal Kalos#033Updated Alola#350Updated Poni#097Isle of Armor#197Paldea#340Lumiose#164

  1. Clawitzer’s right arm is a cannon that launches projectiles made of seawater. Shots from a Clawitzer’s cannon arm can sink a tanker.

    Shield

  2. After using the feelers on its oversized claw to detect the location of prey, Clawitzer launches a cannonball of water at its target.

    Sword

  3. Its right arm is packed with meat. When its pincer falls off, it’s exported to be used as a cooking ingredient.

    Ultra Moon

  4. It compresses the water it has sucked up and then projects it with enough power to punch a hole right through a thick sheet of iron.

    Ultra Sun

  5. By expelling water from the nozzle in the back of its claw, it can move at a speed of 60 knots.

    Y · Alpha Sapphire

  6. Their enormous claws launch cannonballs of water powerful enough to pierce tanker hulls.

    X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese
ブロスター
Japanese (romaji)
Bloster
Korean
블로스터
Chinese (Traditional)
鋼炮臂蝦
Chinese (Simplified)
钢炮臂虾
French
Gamblast
German
Wummer
Spanish
Clawitzer
Italian
Clawitzer

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 SpA
Catch rate
55 ≈7.2% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
100
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 45–60
  • 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 45–60
  • 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 45–60
  • 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 45–60
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Poni Breaker CoastFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 41–44
X 3 areas
  • Ambrette TownFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35
  • Cyllage CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35
  • Road 8Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35