Competitive Information for Clauncher [Sun/Moon]
Water
Abilities:
This Pokemon's pulse moves have 1.5x power. Heal Pulse heals 3/4 target's max HP.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Clauncher? 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!
Get hyped for Clauncher, a terrific Pokémon with Water typing! Clauncher is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It can be quite a contender in the LC tier (Little Cup). Its only type-related weaknesses are Electric and Grass. Ready to elevate your game with Clauncher's movesets? They're right below!
Item: Waterium Z / Focus Sash
Ability: Mega Launcher
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Crabhammer / Aqua Tail
- Return / Facade
- U-turn
- Rock Slide / Smack Down
Clauncher excels as a stunning Physical Sweeper during single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with lethal physical attacks. Focus Sash helps protect Clauncher from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Mega Launcher, Clauncher's pulse moves have 1.5x power. Heal pulse heals 3/4 target's max hp. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. With a Waterium Z equipped to it, if Clauncher has a water move, this item allows it to use a water z-move.
◆ Aqua Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Clauncher is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Clauncher switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Smack Down is a physical 50-base power Rock-type move (removes the target's ground immunity).
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Item: Waterium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Mega Launcher
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Dragon Pulse
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Ice Beam / Icy Wind
Clauncher makes an a terrific Special Sweeper in single battles. This technique aims to overwhelm foes with devastating special moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Clauncher's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Mega Launcher, Clauncher's pulse moves have 1.5x power. Heal pulse heals 3/4 target's max hp. With a Waterium Z equipped to it, if Clauncher has a water move, this item allows it to use a water z-move.
◆ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
◆ Sludge Wave is a special 95-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to poison adjacent pokemon).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the 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).
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Item: Weakness Policy
Ability: Mega Launcher
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 76 Hp / 216 SpA / 216 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Scald
- Venoshock / Sludge Wave
- Toxic
- Ice Beam
For those intense single battles, Clauncher is a decent Special Sweeper. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute special moves. Weakness Policy activates if Clauncher is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. With Mega Launcher, Clauncher's pulse moves have 1.5x power. Heal pulse heals 3/4 target's max hp.
◆ Venoshock is a special 65-base power Poison-type move (power doubles if the target is poisoned).
◆ Sludge Wave is a special 95-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to poison adjacent pokemon).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target; Note: Poison types can't miss with Toxic).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Clauncher? 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: Waterium Z / Focus Sash
Ability: Mega Launcher
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Crabhammer / Aqua Tail
- Rock Slide / Smack Down
- Return / Facade
- U-turn
Clauncher stands out as popular Physical Sweeper in double battles. This setup is intended to take down the opponent's team with heavy-hitting physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Clauncher from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Mega Launcher, Clauncher's pulse moves have 1.5x power. Heal pulse heals 3/4 target's max hp. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. With a Waterium Z equipped to it, if Clauncher has a water move, this item allows it to use a water z-move.
◆ Aqua Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Smack Down is a physical 50-base power Rock-type move (removes the target's ground immunity).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Clauncher is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Clauncher switches out after damaging the target).
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Item: Waterium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Mega Launcher
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Dragon Pulse
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
Clauncher is an incredible Special Sweeper to use for double battles. It's goal is to overwhelm foes with potent special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Clauncher's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Mega Launcher, Clauncher's pulse moves have 1.5x power. Heal pulse heals 3/4 target's max hp. With a Waterium Z equipped to it, if Clauncher has a water move, this item allows it to use a water z-move.
◆ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
◆ Sludge Wave is a special 95-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to poison adjacent pokemon).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
◆ 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).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Clauncher 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 Clauncher.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Clauncher 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 Clauncher
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- 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, Helping Hand, Protect, Aqua Jet
- Moves that inflict status: Scald, Toxic
Moves that boost Clauncher's stats
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Clauncher
- Hidden Power
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
- Scald
- Toxic
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Clauncher 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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