No. 0692

Clauncher

Water Gun Pokémon

Official art

Clauncher is a Water-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Grass and Electric, with a base stat total of 330. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Water

Height: 0.5 m 1′08″
Weight: 8.3 kg 18.3 lbs
Base stat total: 330 Higher than 26% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen VI X & Y

Abilities

Mega Launcher

Pokédex entryShield

By detonating gas that accumulates in its right claw, this Pokémon launches water like a bullet. This is how Clauncher defeats its enemies.

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Base stats

HP50125–157210–304

Atk5365–11599–225

Def6273–125116–245

SpA5870–121108–236

SpD6374–126117–247

Spe4457–10583–205

Total330Higher than 26% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpA.

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Type matchups

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

Weak to

2×

ElectricGrass

Resists

½×

FireIceSteelWater

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 44); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+105Max96No SP64Min57

Scarf157Tailwind210

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

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Clauncher against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		Clauncher · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
96		Clauncher · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
64		Clauncher · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

Mega Launcher
This Pokémon's pulse moves have 1.5× power. Heal Pulse heals 3/4 target's max HP.
Mega Launcher boosts 4 pulse moves it learns in Scarlet & Violet.
Aura Sphere Dark Pulse Dragon Pulse Water Pulse
Other Pokémon with Mega Launcher 2
Mega Blastoise Clawitzer

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesLC

Evolution

#0692ClauncherWater
1. Level 37
  #0693ClawitzerWater

Moves

Level up 12


1	SplashDoes nothing.	Normal	Status	—	—	40
1	Water GunNo additional effect.	Water	Special	40	100%	25
10	FlailMore power the less HP the user has left.	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15
15	Aqua JetUsually goes first.	Water	Physical	40	100%	20
20	Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.	Rock	Physical	50	100%	15
25	Hone ClawsRaises the user's Attack and accuracy by 1.	Dark	Status	—	—	15
30	Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.	Water	Special	60	100%	20
35	Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
40	Aura SphereThis move does not check accuracy.	Fighting	Special	80	—	20
45	BounceBounces turn 1. Hits turn 2. 30% paralyze.	Flying	Physical	85	85%	5
50	Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.	Water	Special	90	85%	10
55	CrabhammerHigh critical hit ratio.	Water	Physical	100	90%	10

TM / HM / TR 36


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
TM05	Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Special	20	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM11	Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.	Water	Special	60	100%	20
TM18	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
TM21	Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Bug	Physical	50	100%	20
TM22	Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Water	Special	50	100%	20
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
TM34	Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Ice	Special	55	95%	15
TM35	Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Ground	Special	55	95%	15
TM45	VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned.	Poison	Special	65	100%	10
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM60	U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.	Bug	Physical	70	100%	20
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM77	Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.	Water	Physical	80	100%	15
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM86	Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Rock	Physical	75	90%	10
TM88	Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM93	Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Steel	Special	80	100%	10
TM94	Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.	Dark	Special	80	100%	15
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM110	Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Water	Physical	85	100%	10
TM112	Aura SphereThis move does not check accuracy.	Fighting	Special	80	—	20
TM115	Dragon PulseNo additional effect.	Dragon	Special	85	100%	10
TM123	SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.	Water	Special	90	100%	15
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM135	Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Special	90	100%	10
TM142	Hydro PumpNo additional effect.	Water	Special	110	80%	5
TM143	Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.	Ice	Special	110	70%	5
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Special	80	100%	10
TM179	Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.	Rock	Physical	50	100%	15
TM193	Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.	Normal	Special	50	100%	10
TM196	Flip TurnUser switches out after damaging the target.	Water	Physical	60	100%	20
TM209	Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.	Water	Special	90	85%	10
TM214	Sludge Wave10% chance to poison adjacent Pokémon.	Poison	Special	95	100%	10

Egg moves 3


Egg	Aqua TailNo additional effect.	Water	Physical	90	90%	10
Egg	Bubble Beam10% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Water	Special	65	100%	20
Egg	EntrainmentThe target's Ability changes to match the user's.	Normal	Status	—	100%	15

Biology

The meat inside its claws is popular as a delicacy in Galar.

Design & origin

Clauncher is based on the pistol shrimp.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VI Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#511 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

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

English: Clauncher
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

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

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

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.