Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Clamperl
Say it: CLA-mpe-rl
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Clamperl is the Bivalve Pokémon — Water before Huntail or Gorebyss (trade evolve). In Pokémon GO it is usually candy on the way to Huntail/Gorebyss — not a finished raid attacker. Water helps against Fire, Ground, and Rock; Grass and Electric hit Water hard. Catch Clamperl from the wild, eggs, or events, then trade-evolve.
Say it: CLA-mpe-rl
Clamperl (#366) is a Water Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the shared pre-evolution of Huntail and Gorebyss (trade evolution). Trainers almost never power Clamperl for raids; the value is candy and IVs for the path you choose. Against Clamperl, lead with Grass or Electric. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Clamperl is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0366. Use the Water type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Do not sink Stardust into Clamperl. Decide Huntail vs Gorebyss, then trade-evolve. Shadow Clamperl is the same — evolve toward the Shadow final form you want.
Type matchups
- Water moves hit Fire, Ground, and Rock hard.
When Clamperl is your opponent, Electric, Grass hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 133
- Defense
- 135
- Stamina
- 111
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 2. Shadow Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 3. Shadow Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Xurkitree · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 5. Therian Thundurus · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 6. Mega Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 7. Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 8. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 9. Shadow Electabuzz · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunder Punch
- 10. Zapdos · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 11. Magnezone · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 12. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 2. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 3. Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Jolteon · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 5. Ampharos · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Zap Cannon
- 6. Zebstrika · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 7. Galvantula · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Discharge
- 8. Eelektross · beats Electric
Spark + Thunderbolt
- 9. Heliolisk · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 10. Stunfisk · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 11. Raichu · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 12. Magneton · beats Electric
Spark + Discharge
Recommended moves
Clamperl’s Game Master pool is temporary. Real investment is Huntail or Gorebyss — evolve before serious TMs and power-ups.
Fast
- Water Gun · Standard
Water STAB
Charged
- Water Pulse · Standard
Water nuke
- Ice Beam · Standard
Ice coverage
- Body Slam · Standard
Normal / bait
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- water gun
Charged
- body slam
- ice beam
- water pulse
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #803 of 954 · CP 1436
Water Gun + Ice Beam
- Ultra League · rank #745 of 747 · CP 1436
Water Gun + Ice Beam
- Master League · rank #941 of 1023 · CP 1436
Water Gun + Ice Beam
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.