Cloyster Stats, Weaknesses & Evolution

Cloyster (#0091) is a Water/Ice-type Bivalve Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It stands 1.5 m tall, weighs 132.5 kg and has a base stat total of 525, with its highest base stat in Defense (180). Its abilities are Shell Armor and Skill Link, with Overcoat as its Hidden Ability. Cloyster is weak to Electric, Grass, Fighting, and Rock attacks.

Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength.

Cloyster base stats

HP: 50
Attack: 95
Defense: 180
Sp. Atk: 85
Sp. Def: 45
Speed: 70
Total: 525

Abilities

Shell Armor
Skill Link
Overcoat (Hidden)

Cloyster type weaknesses & resistances

Weak to

Electric (2x)
Grass (2x)
Fighting (2x)
Rock (2x)

Resists

Water (0.5x)
Ice (0.25x)

Cloyster evolution chain

Shellder
Cloyster — Use Water Stone

Cloyster level-up moveset

Evolve: Icicle Spear
Lv. 1: Aurora Beam
Lv. 1: Hydro Pump
Lv. 1: Ice Beam
Lv. 1: Ice Shard
Lv. 1: Icicle Crash
Lv. 1: Iron Defense
Lv. 1: Leer
Lv. 1: Protect
Lv. 1: Shell Smash
Lv. 1: Spikes
Lv. 1: Supersonic
Lv. 1: Tackle
Lv. 1: Toxic Spikes
Lv. 1: Water Gun
Lv. 1: Whirlpool
Lv. 1: Withdraw
Lv. 5: Razor Shell