#0692
— Water Gun Pokémon
Clauncher
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Clauncher is a water-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Special Defense — at 330 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with slow (base 44) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Mega Launcher 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 Clauncher. Build around what Clauncher 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
Clauncher 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 Clauncher into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Special Defense (63)
- Lowest stat
- Speed (44)
- Offensive lean
- mixed
- Speed tier
- slow (base 44)
- BST
- 330 (low for the format)
Clauncher is a water-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Special Defense — at 330 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with slow (base 44) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Mega Launcher 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 Clauncher. Build around what Clauncher 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 Clauncher
Clauncher is the Water Gun Pokémon a Water type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 330 with Mega Launcher as its ability.
What is Clauncher weak to?
Clauncher is a Water-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.
How to counter Clauncher
To counter Clauncher 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 Clauncher in competitive teams
Clauncher can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Clauncher on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
