Clauncher
#692 (Kalos)
Best moveset for Clauncher
The best moves for Clauncher are Water Gun and Crabhammer when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Water Gun and Aqua Jet deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
Defending
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Clauncher family. Clauncher evolves into Clawitzer for 50 Candy.
Game images
Clauncher, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Clauncher is a Water Pokémon. It is weak to Grass and Electric moves. Clauncher's best moveset is Water Gun & Crabhammer and it has a Max CP of 1,230. Clauncher evolves into Clawitzer.
About
"They knock down flying prey by firing compressed water from their massive claws like shooting a pistol."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Smack Down | 13 | 13 |
| Water Gun | 5 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crabhammer | 85 | 2 | 2.04 |
| Aqua Jet | 45 | 3 | 1.64 |
| Water Pulse | 65 | 2 | 1.56 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Crabhammer
51 DPS
|
7 | 100% |
|
Smack Down
13 DPS
|
Crabhammer
51 DPS
|
6.2 | 88% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Water Pulse
26 DPS
|
5.4 | 76% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Aqua Jet
21.6 DPS
|
5 | 71% |
|
Smack Down
13 DPS
|
Water Pulse
26 DPS
|
5 | 70% |
|
Smack Down
13 DPS
|
Aqua Jet
21.6 DPS
|
4.7 | 67% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Clauncher?
Clauncher is weak to Grass and Electric moves.
The best counter to Clauncher is Mega Raichu Y with Thunder Shock and Zap Cannon+, followed by Regieleki and Mega Sceptile.
The top Clauncher counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Raichu Y | 100% | |
| Regieleki | 98% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 97% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 97% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 96% | |
| Regieleki | 95% | |
| Mega Sceptile | 94% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 94% | |
| Mega Sceptile | 93% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 92% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
108 |
| Defense |
|
117 |
| Stamina |
|
137 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 120 |
Size
| Height | 0.5 m |
| Weight | 8.3 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
466 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
621 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
932 |
|
Level 40 |
1,088 |
|
Level 50 |
1,230 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 777 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,010 |

