#0091
— Bivalve Pokémon
Cloyster
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Cloyster is a water/ice-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Defense — at 525 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 70) 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 Cloyster. Build around what Cloyster 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.
Cloyster is a Water/Ice-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Cloyster is a Water/Ice-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass, Fighting, Rock. It resists Ice, Water.
- Electric2× damage
- Grass2× damage
- Fighting2× damage
- Rock2× damage
- Ice0.25× damage
- Water0.5× damage
Cloyster has no type immunities.
To counter Cloyster in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Electric or Grass or Fighting or Rock moves and can withstand its Water/Ice STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Cloyster's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
