Cloyster
Water/Ice-type, Generation 1. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 579.
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
Base stats
- 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
Raids
- Status
- Cloyster is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Cloyster
Use Cloyster against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Cloyster
- Evolve from
- Shellder · 50 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Cloyster knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
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?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Cloyster 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 (256 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 7 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Cloyster deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy and Snow weather — worth timing raids around.
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 (fast) with Blizzard (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Cloyster's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Cloyster takes super effective damage from Electric, Fighting, Grass, Rock-type moves. It resists Ice, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Cloyster's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Cloyster reaches 2,880 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,547 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 Cloyster?
A perfect 15/15/15 Cloyster shows 1,455 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,819 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.
Is Shadow Cloyster better than regular Cloyster?
Shadow Cloyster deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Cloyster in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Shellder (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Cloyster be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Cloyster 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.