Type matchups
Damage Clauncher takes from each attacking type.
As a Water type, Clauncher has 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Water typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 50
- Attack
- 53
- Defense
- 62
- Sp. Atk
- 58
- Sp. Def
- 63
- Speed
- 44
- Total
- 330
Clauncher has a base stat total of 330, higher than 23% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (63). Its Attack (53) and Sp. Atk (58) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 44 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 50 HP, 62 Defense and 63 Sp. Def it is frail.
Clauncher's only ability is Mega Launcher.
How to beat Clauncher
Clauncher takes 2× damage from Grass and Electric moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Wellspring Mask Ogerpon hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Hydrapple hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Alolan Exeggutor hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves.
Evolution
Clauncher is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Clauncher → Clawitzer) and evolves into Clawitzer.
Best counters to Clauncher
Other Water Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Clauncher weak to?
As a Water type, Clauncher takes super-effective damage from Grass and Electric moves.
What is Clauncher resistant to?
Clauncher resists Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Clauncher?
Strong type-based picks include Wellspring Mask Ogerpon, Hydrapple and Alolan Exeggutor, which hit Clauncher with super-effective attacks.