Clauncher
Water-type, Generation 6. Evolves into Clawitzer for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Smack Down Crabhammer
Same-type attack bonus on Crabhammer. Crabhammer costs 50 energy for 85 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Clauncher takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 362
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 621 CP
Clauncher moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smack Down Best | Rock | 13 | 7 | 1.0s | 13 | 7 |
| Water Gun STAB | Water | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Jet STAB | Water | 45 | 33 | 2.5s | 18 | 1.36 |
| Crabhammer Best STAB | Water | 85 | 50 | 2.0s | 42.5 | 1.70 |
| Water Pulse STAB | Water | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smack Down | Rock | 11 | 8 | 2 | 5.50 | 4.00 |
| Water Gun | Water | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Jet | Water | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Crabhammer | Water | 85 | 50 | 1.70 | Buff / debuff |
| Water Pulse | Water | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Smack Down (13 DPS); Water Gun builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Raids
- Status
- Clauncher is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Clauncher
How to get Clauncher
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 24 | 940 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 24 | 1,018 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 589 | 637 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 733 | 792 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 589 | 637 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 445 | 481 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 589 | 637 |
Is Clauncher good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Clauncher has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (117 Defense / 137 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 15 |
| Lv 2 | 48 |
| Lv 3 | 81 |
| Lv 4 | 113 |
| Lv 5 | 146 |
| Lv 6 | 179 |
| Lv 7 | 212 |
| Lv 8 | 245 |
| Lv 9 | 278 |
| Lv 10 | 311 |
| Lv 11 | 342 |
| Lv 12 | 373 |
| Lv 13 | 404 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 435 |
| Lv 15 | 466 |
| Lv 16 | 497 |
| Lv 17 | 528 |
| Lv 18 | 559 |
| Lv 19 | 590 |
| Lv 20 | 621 |
| Lv 21 | 652 |
| Lv 22 | 683 |
| Lv 23 | 715 |
| Lv 24 | 746 |
| Lv 25 | 777 |
| Lv 26 | 808 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 839 |
| Lv 28 | 870 |
| Lv 29 | 901 |
| Lv 30 | 932 |
| Lv 31 | 948 |
| Lv 32 | 963 |
| Lv 33 | 979 |
| Lv 34 | 994 |
| Lv 35 | 1,010 |
| Lv 36 | 1,026 |
| Lv 37 | 1,041 |
| Lv 38 | 1,057 |
| Lv 39 | 1,072 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,088 |
| Lv 41 | 1,101 |
| Lv 42 | 1,115 |
| Lv 43 | 1,129 |
| Lv 44 | 1,143 |
| Lv 45 | 1,158 |
| Lv 46 | 1,172 |
| Lv 47 | 1,186 |
| Lv 48 | 1,201 |
| Lv 49 | 1,215 |
| Lv 50 | 1,230 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0692
- Height
- 0.50 m
- Weight
- 8.30 kg
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0692_POKEMON_CLAUNCHER
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Clauncher in Pokemon GO?
Clauncher's best moveset is Smack Down (fast) with Crabhammer (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Clauncher's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Clauncher takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass-type moves. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Clauncher's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Clauncher reaches 1,230 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,088 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Clauncher?
A perfect 15/15/15 Clauncher shows 621 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 777 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Clauncher in Pokemon GO?
Clauncher spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Clauncher be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Clauncher depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.