Cloyster
#91 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Cloyster
The best moves for Cloyster are Frost Breath and Avalanche when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Frost Breath | 13.3 dps |
| Avalanche | 40 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Shellder family. Cloyster evolves from Shellder which costs 50 Candy.
Cloyster Raid Guide
Cloyster has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 2 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Cloyster, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Cloyster is a Water & Ice Pokémon which evolves from Shellder. It is vulnerable to Fighting, Rock, Grass and Electric moves. Cloyster's strongest moveset is Frost Breath & Avalanche and it has a Max CP of 2,547.
About
"Cloyster is capable of swimming in the sea. It does so by swallowing water, then jetting it out toward the rear. This Pokémon shoots spikes from its shell using the same system."
Base stats
| Attack | 186 | |
| Defense | 256 | |
| Stamina | 137 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,092 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,455 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,184 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 2,547 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,819 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,366 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 120 |
Size
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Weight | 132.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Best moveset for Cloyster
The best moves for Cloyster are Frost Breath and Avalanche when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Frost Breath | 13.3 dps |
| Avalanche | 40 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Shard | 12 | 10 | 12 |
| Frost Breath | 10 | 8.9 | 13.3 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydro Pump | 130 | -30.3 | 47.3 |
| Icy Wind | 60 | -10 | 21.8 |
| Aurora Beam | 80 | -14.1 | 27 |
| Avalanche | 90 | -18.5 | 40 |
| Blizzard Elite TM | 130 | -32.3 | 50.3 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Cloyster?
Cloyster is a Water/Ice type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Fighting, Rock, Grass and Electric moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Cloyster are:
- Kartana,
- Xurkitree,
- Terrakion,
- Zekrom,
- Pheromosa.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kartana | Razor Leaf | Leaf Blade | 100% |
| Xurkitree | Thunder Shock | Discharge | 95% |
| Xurkitree | Spark | Discharge | 94% |
| Terrakion | Double Kick | Sacred Sword | 93% |
| Zekrom | Charge Beam | Fusion Bolt | 93% |
| Pheromosa | Low Kick | Focus Blast | 92% |
| Xurkitree | Spark | Power Whip | 92% |
| Xurkitree | Thunder Shock | Power Whip | 91% |
| Lucario | Counter | Aura Sphere | 89% |
| Thundurus (Therian) | Thunder Shock | Thunderbolt | 88% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Cloyster
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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