Competitive Information for Clamperl [Black/White]
Water
Abilities:
This Pokemon's Speed is raised 1 stage if hit by a Bug-, Dark-, or Ghost-type attack.
This Pokemon cannot be struck by a critical hit.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Clamperl? These builds are optimized for Black/White Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Black/White metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Say hello to Clamperl, an extraordinary Pokémon that excels with Water typing! Clamperl is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. In the LC tier (Little Cup), it's a fierce competitor. Its only type-related weaknesses are Electric and Grass. Delve into Clamperl's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Item: Deep Sea Scale / Shell Bell
Ability: Shell Armor
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 232 Hp / 252 Atk / 24 SpD
Moveset:
- Waterfall / Dive
- Double-Edge / Return
- Barrier
- Toxic
When it comes to single battles, Clamperl shines as an extraordinary Physical Sweeper. It was designed to overwhelm foes with destructive physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Clamperl recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Shell Armor, Clamperl cannot be struck by a critical hit. With a Deep Sea Scale equipped to it, if held by a clamperl, its sp. Def is doubled.
◆ Dive is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (dives underwater turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Barrier is a status move (raises your Clamperl's defense by 2 stages).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
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Item: Deep Sea Tooth / Life Orb
Ability: Shell Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 232 Hp / 252 SpA / 24 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Scald
- Ice Beam / Icy Wind
- Round / Snore
- Barrier
Ready for single battles? Clamperl is a spectacular Special Sweeper. It tries to overwhelm foes with destructive special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Clamperl's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Shell Armor, Clamperl cannot be struck by a critical hit. With a Deep Sea Tooth equipped to it, if held by a clamperl, its sp. Atk is doubled.
◆ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Snore is a special 40-base power Normal-type move (Clamperl must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
◆ Barrier is a status move (raises your Clamperl's defense by 2 stages).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Clamperl? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Black/White Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Black/White metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Deep Sea Scale / Shell Bell
Ability: Shell Armor
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 232 Hp / 252 Atk / 24 SpD
Moveset:
- Waterfall / Dive
- Double-Edge / Return
- Barrier
- Toxic
Ready for double battles? Clamperl is a marvelous Physical Sweeper. This moveset is tailored to crush rivals using intense physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Clamperl recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Shell Armor, Clamperl cannot be struck by a critical hit. With a Deep Sea Scale equipped to it, if held by a clamperl, its sp. Def is doubled.
◆ Dive is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (dives underwater turn 1, strikes turn 2).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Barrier is a status move (raises your Clamperl's defense by 2 stages).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
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Item: Deep Sea Tooth / Life Orb
Ability: Shell Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 232 Hp / 252 SpA / 24 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Scald
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Round / Snore
- Barrier
Ready for double battles? Clamperl is an astounding Special Sweeper. This setup is intended to overwhelm foes with formidable special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Clamperl's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Shell Armor, Clamperl cannot be struck by a critical hit. With a Deep Sea Tooth equipped to it, if held by a clamperl, its sp. Atk is doubled.
◆ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Snore is a special 40-base power Normal-type move (Clamperl must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
◆ Barrier is a status move (raises your Clamperl's defense by 2 stages).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Clamperl can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Black/White generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Clamperl.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Clamperl can perform in Black/White. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive BW Move and Ability Combos for Clamperl
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Scald, Toxic
Moves that boost Clamperl's stats
- Barrier
- Iron Defense
- Shell Smash
Most notable and possible best moves for Clamperl
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
- Scald
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Clamperl in Black and White
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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