Cloyster

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#091 Cloyster

Cloyster's artwork for Pokémon Fire Red and Leaf Green.

Category

Bivalve Pokémon

Original Region

Kanto

National Dex Nr.

#091

Kanto Dex Nr.

#091

Johto	#172
Hoenn	#261
Kalos	#037 (Coastal)

Generation

1

Pokémon Color

Purple

First Appearance

Pokémon Red and Blue

Latest Appearance

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Type(s)

Water/Ice

Ability/ies

Shell Armor, Skill Link
(Hidden: Overcoat)

Average Height

4'11"

Average Weight

292.1 lbs.

Evolves From

Shellder

Evolves Into

N/A

Cloyster (Japanese: パルシェン Parshen) is a dual-type Water/Ice Pokémon.

It evolves from Shellder when exposed to a Water Stone.

Biology

Cloyster is a black, pearl-like Pokémon. It is encased inside a light grey shell, which is surrounded by a second jagged, blue-violet outer shell casing. It has one barb-like spike protruding from above its head, and multiple conical horns on its outer shell. Its shell is harder than diamond with spikes that are even harder; harsh tidal currents will affect the size and sharpness of these spikes. On its pearl-like face, it has two white eyes and a mouth. Aside from its face and head, its internal anatomy has never been seen.

It typically only opens its shell to attack an opponent. However, it is fully capable of retaliating against any enemy with its shell tightly closed. With rapid succession, it launches its spikes at the foe, keeping them repelled. Once it has shut itself in, it is impossible to open its shell from the outside. This impressive defense allows it to withstand anything from a bomb blast to even a missile strike. The same projectile system it uses to launch its spikes is also used for swimming. It swallows seawater, and then ejects it towards the rear propelling it through with siphon-jet propulsion. It lives on the sea floor, nestled among the rocks and coral.

Trivia

Cloyster is tied with Mega Slowbro for the highest base Defense of all Water-type Pokémon.
Cloyster and its pre-evolution share their species name with Clamperl. They are all known as the Bivalve Pokémon.
Cloyster is the only Ice-type Pokémon in the Water 3 Egg Group.

Origin

It appears to be based on a bivalve of the genus Spondylus with a black pearl as its head.

Name origin

Cloyster may be a combination of clam and oyster. It may also be a play on cloister (to seclude or shelter oneself).

Parshen may be a combination of パール pearl and シェル shell.

Stats

Base Stats
HP		50
Attack		95
Defense		180
Sp. Attack		85
Sp. Defense		45
Speed		70
Total		525

Gallery

Artwork

Sprites

National Pokédex
← #090: Shellder	#091: Cloyster	#092: Gastly →

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