Clauncher (Pokémon)

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Clauncher (Japanese: ウデッポウ Udeppou) is a introduced in Generation VI.
It evolves into starting at level 37.
==Biology==
Clauncher is a crustacean that resembles a bright blue . It has three pairs of light gray legs; two pairs have simple blue spikes, while the foremost pair forms a larger set of claws. One claw forms a single, sharp point; and the other is much larger and forms a more traditional pincer, with a tiny yellow lower claw and a yellow circular pattern with two stripes on the back. Each front claw has a black stripe across the top. It has a pair of yellow antennae on top of its head, yellow eyes, and three pointed . There are three black stripes along its back that separate its body into segments, and it has a light gray underside. Two black, rectangular fins form its tail.
Clauncher's large claw gives it a poor sense of balance and makes it difficult to swim straight. Instead, it moves by firing compressed water from this claw. This is achieved through controlled expulsions of internal gas. Additionally, it uses this ability to shoot down flying prey and can shatter rock at close range. Occasionally, its claws will fall off, causing it to go into hiding until the claws grow back. The meat inside its claws is said to be delicious; however, it has a characteristic taste that is not universally loved. Clauncher's claws are a popular delicacy in places like Galar and Paldea. is known to bite on Clauncher, although it does not actually feed on them; this is said to be a behavior carried over from when it was alive.
From Generation VIII onward, Clauncher and its evolved form, , are the only known Pokémon that can have as an Ability.
===Evolution===
Clauncher evolves into .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
===Type effectiveness===
===Learnset===
====By leveling up====
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===Side game data===
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===Evolution data===
===Sprites===
==In animation==
===Major appearances===
====Misty's Clauncher====
In A Fated Face-Off!, and ended up fishing the same Clauncher. They had a one-on-one to decide who would catch the Water Gun Pokémon, with Misty winning the batlle and Clauncher joining her team.
====Other====
Clauncher debuted in Going for the Gold!, under the ownership of Rodman. It was originally for the purpose of entertaining guests at the , but it did not like that responsibility and became lazy and unfriendly towards others. Its behavior eventually improved after it helped save Clemont's Dedenne from after Ash's Pikachu destroyed their submarine.
===Minor appearances===
===Pokédex entries===
==In the manga==
==In the TCG==
==Trivia==
* Clauncher and its evolved form, , can be seen as a counterpart of and .
** Clauncher and Clawitzer are exclusive to Pokémon X, Alpha Sapphire, Ultra Sun, Sword Expansion Pass and Violet, while Skrelp and Dragalge are exclusive to Pokémon Y, Omega Ruby, Ultra Moon, Shield Expansion Pass and Scarlet.
===Origin===
Seeing as how it fires water from its claw, Clauncher is likely based on a . Its blue color scheme may be based on the , though it may also be a reference to .
====Name origin====
Clauncher may be a combination of claw and launcher.
Udeppou may be a combination of 水鉄砲 mizudeppou (water gun) and 腕 ude (arm).
==In other languages==
==Related articles==
* Misty's Clauncher
==External links==
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