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Clawitzer

Howitzer Pokémon

Clawitzer official artwork
Official art

Clawitzer is a Water-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Grass and Electric, with a base stat total of 500. In Pokémon Champions it’s #141 on the Doubles ladder and #182 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Height
1.3 m 4′03″
Weight
35.3 kg 77.8 lbs
Base stat total
500 Higher than 70% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VI X & Y
Abilities
Champions#141 Doubles ▲5 · #182 Singles =Usual set Life Orb · Quiet · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpA 32Full set →
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

HP71146–178252–346
Atk7383–137135–269
Def8897–154162–302
SpA120126–189220–372
SpD8998–155164–304
Spe5971–122110–238
Total500Higher than 70% of Pokémon
HP71Atk73Def88Spe59SpD89SpA120

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: 2 SpA.

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Type matchups

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 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 on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Clawitzer against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
122Clawitzer · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
111Clawitzer · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
79Clawitzer · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega 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

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#141 of 262 used

▲ 5 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Life Orb (48.7%) · (100.0%) · Quiet (50.8%) · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpA 32 (32.2%)

MovesAura SphereWater PulseDark PulseProtect

Singles

#182 of 262 used

Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Life Orb (35.2%) · (100.0%) · Modest (66.1%) · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpA 32 (20.0%)

MovesWater PulseAura SphereDark PulseDragon Pulse

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

Usage over time

Values
Clawitzer, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,2220.1%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,6190.1%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,3150.1%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6860.1%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2500.1%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9430.1%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

0.1% of teams · rank #223 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 7 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 7 teams behind these numbers.

Most common build

Ability
Stat Alignment
Quiet
Stat Points
32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD
  1. Water Pulse
  2. Aura Sphere
  3. Dark Pulse
  4. Protect

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

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games0.3%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.2%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.1%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.1%

Abilities

  • 100.0%

Stat Points

  • Quiet 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD26.0%
  • Quiet 32 HP / 2 Def / 32 SpA22.9%
  • Modest 32 HP / 32 SpA / 2 SpD5.4%
  • Modest 23 HP / 32 SpA / 9 Spe5.3%

These 4 cover 59.6% of its sets.

Most common partners

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Evolution

Moves

Level up 15

1Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
1Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
1FlailMore power the less HP the user has left.NormalPhys—100%15
1Heal PulseHeals the target by 50% of its max HP.PsychicStatus——10
1SplashNo competitive use.NormalStatus——40
1Water GunNo additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25
15Aqua JetUsually goes first.WaterPhys40100%20
20Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.RockPhys50100%15
25Hone ClawsRaises the user's Attack and accuracy by 1.DarkStatus——15
30Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
35Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
42Aura SphereThis move does not check accuracy.FightingSpec80—20
49BounceBounces turn 1. Hits turn 2. 30% paralyze.FlyingPhys8585%5
56Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.WaterSpec9085%10
63CrabhammerHigh critical hit ratio.WaterPhys10090%10

TM / HM / TR 43

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM21Pounce100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.BugPhys50100%20
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15
TM45VenoshockPower doubles if the target is poisoned.PoisonSpec65100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM60U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhys70100%20
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM77Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM93Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.SteelSpec80100%10
TM94Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM110Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys85100%10
TM112Aura SphereThis move does not check accuracy.FightingSpec80—20
TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
TM115Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5
TM148Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM179Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.RockPhys50100%15
TM193Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpec50100%10
TM196Flip TurnUser switches out after damaging the target.WaterPhys60100%20
TM209Muddy Water30% chance to lower the foe(s) accuracy by 1.WaterSpec9085%10
TM214Sludge Wave10% chance to poison adjacent Pokémon.PoisonSpec95100%10

Biology

Clawitzer is a shrimp-like Pokémon with a massive draconic claw. After using the feelers on its oversized claw to detect the location of prey, Clawitzer launches a cannonball of water at its target.

Design & origin

Clawitzer's massive draconic claw is also based on a howitzer.

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

Polls & views

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

Pokédex entries

Howitzer Pokémon
Kalos · X & Y
Color
Blue
—
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

English
Clawitzer
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

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Training

2 SpA
55 ≈7.2% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
100
Slow

Breeding

Water 1Water 3
♂ 50%♀ 50%
15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Clauncher: Level 37.

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

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.