Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Clodsire
Say it: CLOD-sire
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Clodsire is the Spiny Fish Pokémon — Poison and Ground from Paldean Wooper. In Pokémon GO it is a bulky Great League tank and niche Ground/Poison attacker. Poison helps against Fairy and Grass; Ground helps against Fire, Electric, Rock, and Steel. Water, Ice, Ground, and Psychic punish it. Evolve Paldean Wooper or catch Clodsire from events.
Say it: CLOD-sire
Clodsire (#980) is a Poison / Ground Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the final form of Paldean Wooper. Trainers use it for Great League PvP and bulky defense with Poison Sting / Mud Shot + Earthquake / Sludge Bomb / Acid Spray / Stone Edge. Against Clodsire, lead with Water, Ice, Ground, or Psychic. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Clodsire is a Poison / Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0980. Use the Poison/Ground type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Invest for PvP bulk first. Mud Shot + Earthquake / Acid Spray / Stone Edge is a common kit; Poison Sting + Sludge Bomb for Poison pressure. Shadow Clodsire hits harder but loses bulk — usually worse for its niche. No Community Day exclusive is required.
Type matchups
- Poison moves hit Grass and Fairy hard.
- Ground moves hit Fire, Electric, Poison, Rock, and Steel hard.
When Clodsire is your opponent, Water, Ice, Ground, Psychic hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 127
- Defense
- 151
- Stamina
- 277
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. Primal Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse — Primal lobby boost
- 2. Shadow Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 3. Mega Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 4. Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 5. Shadow Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 6. Shadow Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 7. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 8. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 9. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 10. Samurott · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 12. Empoleon · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 2. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 3. Vaporeon · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Tail
- 4. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 5. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 6. Clawitzer · beats Water
Water Gun + Crabhammer
- 7. Floatzel · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Jet
- 8. Seismitoad · beats Water
Mud Shot + Hydro Pump
- 9. Carracosta · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Pump
- 10. Blastoise · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Wailord · beats Water
Water Gun + Surf
- 12. Golisopod · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Jet
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Clodsire’s always-available TM pool. Build Mud Shot + Earthquake / Acid Spray for Great League first.
Fast
- Mud Shot · Standard
Ground energy / PvP default
- Poison Sting · Standard
Poison energy
Charged
- Earthquake · Standard
Ground nuke
- Sludge Bomb · Standard
Poison nuke
- Acid Spray · Standard
Poison / debuff
- Stone Edge · Standard
Rock coverage
- Water Pulse · Standard
Water coverage
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
- poison sting
- mud shot
Charged
- sludge bomb
- earthquake
- stone edge
- acid spray
- water pulse
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #8 of 954 · CP 1478
Poison Sting + Stone Edge
- Ultra League · rank #33 of 747 · CP 2207
Poison Sting + Stone Edge
- Master League · rank #268 of 1023 · CP 2207
Poison Sting + Stone Edge
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 3: Current Meta Tier Lists (July 2026)
…er Punch Brave Bird / Payback Attacker Strong dual coverage; immune to Ground and Psychic Clodsire Poison / Ground Poison Sting Acid Spray / Sludge Bomb Lead Debuff- focused tank; Acid Spr…
- Ch. 7: Recommended Movesets
…wder Snow Icicle Spear Earthquake GL closer; Icicle Spear spams well; Earthquake punishes Clodsire Poison Sting Acid Spray Sludge Bomb GL debuff lead; Acid Spray chains are devastating Man…
- Ch. 8: Team Building Strategies
…l but expensive move (e.g., Earthquake, Hydro Pump) once shields are exhausted - Example: Clodsire uses Acid Spray → forces an opponent's shield → Sludge Bomb then deals full unshielded da…
- 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.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).