Cloyster Pokemon GO — Max CP 2,880, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: What is the best moveset for Cloyster in Pokemon GO?

Cloyster's best moveset is Frost Breath with Blizzard. Blizzard is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.

Q: What is Cloyster's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Cloyster reaches 2,880 CP at level 50 and 2,547 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Cloyster?

A 15/15/15 Cloyster shows 1,455 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,819 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,092 CP.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Frost Breath Blizzard

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Blizzard is an Elite TM move. Blizzard costs 100 energy for 130 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Cloyster takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Electric1.6× Fighting1.6× Grass1.6× Rock1.6×

Resists

Ice0.39× Water0.625×

Base stats

Attack 186

Defense 256

Stamina 137

Stat total: 579
Buddy distance: 3.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 1,455 CP

Cloyster moves

2 fast · 7 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Frost Breath Best STAB	Ice	11	9	1.0s	11	9
Ice Shard STAB	Ice	10	10	1.0s	10	10

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Aurora Beam STAB	Ice	80	50	3.5s	22.9	1.60
Avalanche STAB	Ice	85	50	2.5s	34	1.70
Hydro Pump STAB	Water	135	100	3.5s	38.6	1.35
Icy Wind STAB	Ice	65	33	3.5s	18.6	1.97
Liquidation STAB	Water	70	33	3.0s	23.3	2.12
Razor Shell STAB	Water	55	33	1.5s	36.7	1.67
Blizzard Best STAB Elite	Ice	130	100	3.0s	43.3	1.30

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Frost Breath	Ice	7	5	1	7.00	5.00
Ice Shard	Ice	9	10	2	4.50	5.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Aurora Beam	Ice	80	60	1.33	—
Avalanche	Ice	90	45	2.00	—
Hydro Pump	Water	130	75	1.73	—
Icy Wind	Ice	60	45	1.33	Buff / debuff
Liquidation	Water	70	45	1.56	Buff / debuff
Razor Shell	Water	35	35	1.00	Buff / debuff
Blizzard	Ice	140	75	1.87	—

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Frost Breath (11 DPS); Ice Shard builds energy fastest (10 EPS). Blizzard is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.

Evolution

Shellder 50 Candy

Cloyster

Family

Shellder

Cloyster This page

Shadow forms Shadow Shellder Shadow Cloyster

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Cloyster is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Cloyster

1

Shadow Thundurus (Therian)Shadow Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 29.0DPS 413TDO 2

Mega BlazikenMega CounterAura Sphere 28.3DPS 511TDO 3

Mega LucarioMega Force PalmAura Sphere 27.5DPS 466TDO 4

Regieleki Lock OnThunder Cage 25.5DPS 343TDO 5

Shadow BlazikenShadow CounterAura Sphere 24.9DPS 314TDO 6

Thundurus (Therian) Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 24.2DPS 414TDO

Counters carrying Electric, Fighting, Grass, Rock moves deal the most damage.

Use Cloyster against

Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter

Gliscor Tier 5 #17rank

Landorus (Incarnate) Tier 5 #18rank

Gligar Tier 1 #18rank

Landorus (Therian) Tier 5 #18rank

Gligar Tier 1 #18rank

Torterra Tier 3 #18rank

Toedscool Tier 5 #18rank

Toedscruel Tier 5 #19rank

Hoppip Tier 5 #20rank

Skiploom Tier 5 #20rank

How to get Cloyster

Evolve from: Shellder · 50 Candy
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Cloyster arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
Purification: 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	63	2,202
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	63	2,384
Raid Catch	Lv 20	1,417	1,492
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	1,763	1,856
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	1,417	1,492
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,072	1,128
GO Battle League	Lv 20	1,417	1,492

Is Cloyster good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Cloyster has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	36
Lv 2	112
Lv 3	189
Lv 4	266
Lv 5	343
Lv 6	420
Lv 7	497
Lv 8	574
Lv 9	651
Lv 10	728
Lv 11	800
Lv 12	873
Lv 13	946

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,019
Lv 15	1,092
Lv 16	1,164
Lv 17	1,237
Lv 18	1,310
Lv 19	1,383
Lv 20	1,455
Lv 21	1,528
Lv 22	1,601
Lv 23	1,674
Lv 24	1,747
Lv 25	1,819
Lv 26	1,892

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	1,965
Lv 28	2,038
Lv 29	2,111
Lv 30	2,184
Lv 31	2,220
Lv 32	2,256
Lv 33	2,293
Lv 34	2,329
Lv 35	2,366
Lv 36	2,402
Lv 37	2,438
Lv 38	2,475
Lv 39	2,511

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	2,547
Lv 41	2,580
Lv 42	2,612
Lv 43	2,645
Lv 44	2,678
Lv 45	2,711
Lv 46	2,745
Lv 47	2,778
Lv 48	2,812
Lv 49	2,846
Lv 50	2,880

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0091
Height: 1.50 m
Weight: 132.50 kg
Buddy size: Big
Family forms: 4 released forms
Game ID: V0091_POKEMON_CLOYSTER

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Cloyster in Pokemon GO?

Cloyster's best moveset is Frost Breath with Blizzard. Blizzard is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.

What are Cloyster's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Cloyster takes super effective damage from Electric, Fighting, Grass, Rock. It resists Water. Ice damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Cloyster's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Cloyster reaches 2,880 CP at level 50 and 2,547 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Cloyster?

A 15/15/15 Cloyster shows 1,455 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,819 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,092 CP.

Is Shadow Cloyster better than regular Cloyster?

Only the Shadow form makes the raid rankings: Shadow Cloyster is #23 among Ice-type attackers at 19.3 DPS, while regular Cloyster is unranked. See Shadow Cloyster.

How do you get Cloyster in Pokemon GO?

Evolve Shellder (50 Candy).

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