Clauncher

ウデッポウ Udeppou

Generation

Generation VI

Pokédex

Index

Coastal Kalos

N/A

032

Evolves

From

None

Into

Clawitzer

Footprint

Cry

Clauncher (ウデッポウ Udeppou) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.

Biology

Physiology

Clauncher is a small aquatic Pokémon that resembles lobster or shrimp. Its segmented body is a vivid blue color, with yellow antennae and eyes, and black stripes along its claws and back. Its underbelly is white. Its right claw is significantly larger than its left claw. It has four small blue feet. Clauncher bears a slight resemblance to Corphish.

Behavior

Clauncher is able to use its large claw as a pistol, launching spheres of compressed water to defeat opponents. If it loses a claw in battle, Clauncher is able to grow back a new one. The flesh of a Clauncher's claw is somewhat regarded as a delicacy in both Alola and Galar.

Evolution

Clauncher evolves into Clawitzer at level 37.

Game data

Game locations

Locations
Version(s)	Area(s)	Rarity
X and Y	Ambrette Town, Route 8, Cyllage City (Good Rod) (X only)	Uncommon

Pokédex Entries

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

Stats

Clauncher's Stats
HP	50
Attack	53
Defense	62
Sp. Atk	58
Sp. Def	63
Speed	44
Total	330

Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration VII
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
1	Splash	—	—%	40	Normal	Status
1	Water Gun	40	100%	25	Water	Special
7	Water Sport	—	—%	15	Water	Status
9	Vice Grip	55	100%	30	Normal	Physical
12	Bubble	40	100%	30	Water	Special
16	Flail	—	100%	15	Normal	Physical
20	Bubble Beam	65	100%	20	Water	Special
25	Swords Dance	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
30	Crabhammer	100	90%	10	Water	Physical
34	Water Pulse	60	100%	20	Water	Special
39	Smack Down	50	100%	15	Rock	Physical
43	Aqua Jet	40	100%	20	Water	Physical
48	Muddy Water	90	85%	10	Water	Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category	Contest Category	Appeal	Jam
1	Splash	—	—%	40	Normal	Status		4 ♥	0 ♥
1	Water Gun	40	100%	25	Water	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
7	Water Sport	—	—%	15	Water	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
9	Vice Grip	55	100%	30	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
12	Bubble	40	100%	30	Water	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
16	Flail	—	100%	15	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
20	Bubble Beam	65	100%	20	Water	Special		2 ♥	3 ♥
25	Swords Dance	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
30	Crabhammer	100	90%	10	Water	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
34	Water Pulse	60	100%	20	Water	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
39	Smack Down	50	100%	15	Rock	Physical		2 ♥	1 ♥
43	Aqua Jet	40	100%	20	Water	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
48	Muddy Water	90	85%	10	Water	Special		2 ♥	2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

TMs and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status
TM09	Venoshock	65	100%	10	Poison	Special
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM13	Ice Beam	90	100%	10	Ice	Special
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM23	Smack Down	50	100%	15	Rock	Physical
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status
TM34	Sludge Wave	95	100%	10	Poison	Special
TM36	Sludge Bomb	90	100%	10	Poison	Special
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special
TM55	Scald	80	100%	15	Water	Special
TM75	Swords Dance	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
TM80	Rock Slide	75	90%	10	Rock	Physical
TM87	Swagger	—	85%	15	Normal	Status
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM89	U-turn	70	100%	20	Bug	Physical
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
TM91	Flash Cannon	80	100%	10	Steel	Special
TM94	Surf	90	100%	15	Water	Special
TM98	Waterfall	80	100%	15	Water	Physical
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Cat.	Contest Cat.	Appeal	Jam
TM06	Toxic	—	90%	10	Poison	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM09	Venoshock	65	100%	10	Poison	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM10	Hidden Power	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM13	Ice Beam	90	100%	10	Ice	Special		1 ♥	4 ♥
TM17	Protect	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM18	Rain Dance	—	—%	5	Water	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM21	Frustration	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	3 ♥
TM23	Smack Down	50	100%	15	Rock	Physical		2 ♥	1 ♥
TM27	Return	—	100%	20	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM32	Double Team	—	—%	15	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM34	Sludge Wave	95	100%	10	Poison	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM36	Sludge Bomb	90	100%	10	Poison	Special		2 ♥	1 ♥
TM42	Facade	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM44	Rest	—	—%	10	Psychic	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM45	Attract	—	100%	15	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM48	Round	60	100%	15	Normal	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM55	Scald	80	100%	15	Water	Special		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM75	Swords Dance	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM80	Rock Slide	75	90%	10	Rock	Physical		2 ♥	2 ♥
TM87	Swagger	—	90%	15	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
TM88	Sleep Talk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM89	U-turn	70	100%	20	Bug	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM90	Substitute	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		2 ♥	0 ♥
TM91	Flash Cannon	80	100%	10	Steel	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
TM94	Secret Power^ORAS	70	100%	20	Normal	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
TM100	Confide	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
HM01	Cut	50	95%	30	Normal	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
HM03	Surf	90	100%	15	Water	Special		2 ♥	2 ♥
HM05	Waterfall	80	100%	15	Water	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
HM07	Dive^ORAS	80	100%	10	Water	Physical		2 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

Breeding Generation VII
Move	Father	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
Aqua Jet	Golduck, Seel, Dewgong, Kabuto, Kabutops, Surskit, Empoleon, Bibarel, Buizel, Floatzel, Tirtouga, Carracosta, Alomomola, Clauncher, Clawitzer, Popplio, Brionne, Primarina	40	100%	20	Water	Physical
Crabhammer	Krabby, Kingler, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Clauncher, Clawitzer, Crabrawler	100	90%	10	Water	Physical
Endure	Kabuto, Kabutops, Corsola, Stunfisk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
Entrainment	Dewpider, Araquanid	—	100%	15	Normal	Status
Helping Hand	Marill, Azumarill, Alomomola, Pyukumuku	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation VI
Move	Father	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category	Contest Category	Appeal	Jam
Aqua Jet	Golduck, Seel, Dewgong, Kabuto, Kabutops, Empoleon, Buizel, Floatzel, Tirtouga, Carracosta, Alomomola, Clauncher, Clawitzer	40	100%	20	Water	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
Crabhammer	Krabby, Kingler, Corphish, Crawdaunt, Clauncher, Clawitzer	100	90%	10	Water	Physical		3 ♥	0 ♥
Endure	Kabuto, Kabutops, Corsola, Stunfisk	—	—%	10	Normal	Status		3 ♥	0 ♥
Entrainment *	Seel	—	100%	15	Normal	Status		2 ♥	1 ♥
Helping Hand	Marill, Azumarill, Alomomola	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		4 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring

Tutoring Generation VII
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
Aqua Tail ^USUM	90	90%	10	Water	Physical
Bounce ^USUM	85	85%	5	Flying	Physical
Dragon Pulse ^USUM	85	100%	10	Dragon	Special
Helping Hand ^USUM	—	—%	20	Normal	Status
Icy Wind ^USUM	55	95%	15	Ice	Special
Iron Tail ^USUM	100	75%	15	Steel	Physical
Snore ^USUM	50	100%	15	Normal	Special
Water Pulse ^USUM	60	100%	20	Water	Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category	Contest Category	Appeal	Jam
Aqua Tail ^ORAS	90	90%	10	Water	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Bounce ^ORAS	85	85%	5	Flying	Physical		1 ♥	0 ♥
Dragon Pulse ^ORAS	85	100%	10	Dragon	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
Helping Hand ^ORAS	—	—%	20	Normal	Status		4 ♥	0 ♥
Icy Wind ^ORAS	55	95%	15	Ice	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
Iron Tail ^ORAS	100	75%	15	Steel	Physical		4 ♥	0 ♥
Snore ^ORAS	50	100%	15	Normal	Special		4 ♥	0 ♥
Water Pulse ^ORAS	60	100%	20	Water	Special		3 ♥	0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

Battle Animation Sprites

Appearances

Anime

Rodman's Clauncher

Origin

Clauncher is based on a pistol shrimp. In real life, pistol shrimps are incredibly dangerous despite their small size, as they use a specialized claw to create a bubble that reaches speeds of 62 mph and releases temperatures of 5,000 K (almost the same as the surface of the sun) on impact. The bubble is also extremely loud, reaching over 218 decibels.

Clauncher may also be somewhat based on the "Wynaut Zoidberg" meme, in which images of Wynaut and/or the lobster-like Futurama character Zoidberg were edited to resemble each other; Clauncher is a similar color to Wynaut and, like Zoidberg, is a lobster-like being with multiple projections coming from the top of its mouth.

Etymology

Clauncher is derived from claw and launcher.

Udeppō comes from 腕 (ude, arm) and 鉄砲 (teppō, gun). It may also derive from "depth," as it lives underwater.

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