Competitive Information for Clamperl [Sun/Moon]
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 Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Say hello to Clamperl, a renowned 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. Uncover the best movesets for Clamperl below and optimize your gameplay!
Item: Deep Sea Scale / Normalium Z
Ability: Rattled
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 232 Hp / 252 Atk / 24 SpD
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Waterfall / Dive
- Barrier
- Toxic
Clamperl is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Rattled, Clamperl's speed is raised 1 stage if hit by a bug- dark- or ghost-type attack.
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Dive is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (dives underwater turn 1, strikes turn 2).
♦ Barrier is a status move (raises your Clamperl's defense by 2 stages).
♦ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target; Note: Poison types can't miss with Toxic).
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Item: Deep Sea Tooth / Waterium Z
Ability: Rattled
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 232 Hp / 252 SpA / 24 SpD
Moveset:
- Surf / Scald
- Ice Beam / Icy Wind
- Round / Snore
- Barrier
Clamperl is a marvelous Special Sweeper. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. With Rattled, Clamperl's speed is raised 1 stage if hit by a bug- dark- or ghost-type attack.
♦ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. thaws target).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-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 50-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 Sun/Moon 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 Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Deep Sea Scale / Normalium Z
Ability: Rattled
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 232 Hp / 252 Atk / 24 SpD
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Waterfall / Dive
- Barrier
- Toxic
Clamperl is a sensational Physical Sweeper. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Rattled, Clamperl's speed is raised 1 stage if hit by a bug- dark- or ghost-type attack.
♦ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
♦ Waterfall is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (20% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Dive is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (dives underwater turn 1, strikes turn 2).
♦ Barrier is a status move (raises your Clamperl's defense by 2 stages).
♦ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target; Note: Poison types can't miss with Toxic).
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Item: Deep Sea Tooth / Waterium Z
Ability: Rattled
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 232 Hp / 252 SpA / 24 SpD
Moveset:
- Surf / Scald
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Round / Snore
- Barrier
Clamperl is a notable Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. With Rattled, Clamperl's speed is raised 1 stage if hit by a bug- dark- or ghost-type attack.
♦ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. thaws 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 90-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 50-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 Sun/Moon 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.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Clamperl can perform in Sun/Moon. 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 SM 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
- Hidden Power
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
- Scald
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Clamperl in Sun and Moon
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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