#0366
— Bivalve Pokémon
Clamperl
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Clamperl is a water-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Defense — at 345 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with slow (base 32) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Shell Armor ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Clamperl. Build around what Clamperl actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Clamperl takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Clamperl into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Defense (85)
- Lowest stat
- Speed (32)
- Offensive lean
- mixed
- Speed tier
- slow (base 32)
- BST
- 345 (low for the format)
Clamperl is a water-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Defense — at 345 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with slow (base 32) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Shell Armor ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Clamperl. Build around what Clamperl actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Clamperl
Clamperl is the Bivalve Pokémon a Water type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 345 with Shell Armor as its ability.
What is Clamperl weak to?
Clamperl is a Water-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.
How to counter Clamperl
To counter Clamperl in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Electric or Grass moves and can withstand its Water STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Clamperl in competitive teams
Clamperl can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Clamperl on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
