#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.
Clauncher is a Water-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Clauncher is a Water-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.
- Electric2× damage
- Grass2× damage
- Fire0.5× damage
- Water0.5× damage
- Ice0.5× damage
- Steel0.5× damage
Clauncher has no type immunities.
To counter Clauncher in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Electric or Grass moves and can withstand its Water STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Clauncher's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
