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clawitzer
Generation VI · #0693 — Howitzer Pokémon
Clawitzer is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI, representing the final evolution of Clauncher. Known as the Howitzer Pokémon, it embodies the concept of a living artillery weapon, with its massive right claw functioning as a specialized water cannon. This crustacean Pokémon has become iconic for its unique combat abilities, particularly its signature move mechanics and the Mega Launcher ability that amplifies its most devastating techniques. With a base stat total of 500, Clawitzer specializes in Special Attack with a respectable 120 base value, supported by solid defensive capabilities of 88 Defense and 89 Special Defense. Its relatively slow Speed of 59 is offset by its ability to deal tremendous damage through compressed water projectiles, making it a strategic choice for trainers who prefer overwhelming offense over swift strikes.
Base Stats
Height
1.3m
Weight
35.3kg
Category
Howitzer Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
blue
Shape
squiggle
Abilities
Strengthens aura and pulse moves to 1.5× their power.
Clawitzer Biology & Physical Characteristics
Clawitzer is a crustacean Pokémon that bears resemblance to a bright blue shrimp, with a body segmented by distinctive black ridges and three small spikes positioned behind its head. The creature features semicircular yellow eyes and a black facial stripe divided into segments, accompanied by four pointed mandibles that aid in capturing and handling prey. Its tail comprises three pointed fins—two black ones flanking a vibrant blue central fin—providing aquatic propulsion and maneuvering capability. The most striking feature is its asymmetrical claws: the left claw is relatively modest, dark blue with a black dorsal stripe and yellow tip, while the right claw is a massive pincer that exceeds the Pokémon's body size. This dominant pincer features thin yellow antennae, three overlapping segments marked by black stripes, four black spikes along its rear edge, and a yellow movable lower portion with distinctive striping on its inner surface. The right claw also contains sensory feelers that detect prey location and a nozzle mechanism on its back for water expulsion, enabling Clawitzer to achieve speeds of 60 knots through water jet propulsion.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Clawitzer Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Clawitzer exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male and 50% female, allowing equal breeding potential regardless of the specimen's sex. This species belongs to the Water 1 and Water 3 egg groups, providing trainers with diverse breeding compatibility options and opportunities to create optimized offspring. The breeding process requires approximately 15 cycles to hatch, translating to roughly 3,599 to 3,855 steps before a Clauncher egg yields its offspring. Clawitzer has a base happiness value of 70 (reduced to 50 in Generations VIII onward), indicating moderate friendliness toward trainers. The slow growth rate characteristic of Clawitzer means it takes longer to reach higher levels compared to average Pokémon, requiring patient trainers but potentially offering superior stat distributions at maximum level. The species' culinary value is notably mentioned in Pokédex entries, with the right claw specifically noted as containing significant meat that is exported for cooking purposes when naturally shed, adding an unexpected element of practical value to this formidable predator.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
black white
tm01
black 2 white 2
tm01
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm01
x y
tm03
yellow
tm03
ruby sapphire
tm03
red blue
tm03
platinum
tm03
firered leafgreen
tm03
heartgold soulsilver
tm03
diamond pearl
tm03
emerald
tm03
xd
tm03
colosseum
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
blue japan
tm03
red green japan
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
yellow
tm06
gold silver
+657 more TMs/HMs
clawitzer's Evolution Chain
Clawitzer Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Clawitzer evolves from Clauncher beginning at level 37, representing a significant maturation in the species' physical and combat capabilities. The evolution transforms the relatively modest Clauncher into a formidable predator with the iconic oversized claw that becomes its defining feature. Unlike many Pokémon in the Kalos region, Clawitzer does not possess a Mega Evolution form; however, its signature Ability—Mega Launcher—functions as its defining characteristic. Mega Launcher amplifies aura and pulse-type moves to 1.5 times their normal power, making moves such as Aura Sphere, Dark Pulse, and Water Pulse significantly more devastating. This Ability essentially provides Clawitzer with permanent amplification equivalent to a Mega Evolution's power boost, allowing it to maximize damage output without requiring Mega Evolution itself. From Generation VIII onward, Clawitzer and its pre-evolution Clauncher are the only known Pokémon capable of possessing this exclusive Ability, making it exceptionally valuable for trainers seeking powerful special attackers.
Where to Find
ambrette town
kalos
cyllage city
kalos
kalos route 8
kalos
poni breaker coast
alola
Clawitzer Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Clawitzer exhibits highly territorial and aggressive behavior, engaging in fierce battles with other members of its species to establish and maintain dominance. These crustacean Pokémon utilize their oversized claws not only for combat but as sophisticated hunting instruments, using the sensory feelers along their pincers to precisely locate prey before launching devastating water cannonballs. The compressed water projectiles launched from Clawitzer's claw are described in Pokédex entries as powerful enough to pierce tanker hulls and punch through thick iron sheets, demonstrating the extraordinary pressure and velocity these creatures can generate. Beyond combat, Clawitzer demonstrates remarkable aquatic adaptability, using internal gases to expel water from the nozzle along its claw for rapid movement through marine environments. These creatures are found primarily in coastal waters and ocean-adjacent regions, preferring environments where they can hunt freely and establish territories. They are known to be powerful users of aura-based attacks in addition to their water-based arsenal, indicating sophisticated control over their internal energy.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VI
Their enormous claws launch cannonballs of water powerful enough to pierce tanker hulls.
By expelling water from the nozzle in the back of its claw, it can move at a speed of 60 knots.
Their enormous claws launch cannonballs of water powerful enough to pierce tanker hulls.
By expelling water from the nozzle in the back of its claw, it can move at a speed of 60 knots.
Generation VII
It compresses the water it has sucked up and then projects it with enough power to punch a hole right through a thick sheet of iron.
Its right arm is packed with meat. When its pincer falls off, it’s exported to be used as a cooking ingredient.
Generation VIII
After using the feelers on its oversized claw to detect the location of prey, Clawitzer launches a cannonball of water at its target.
Clawitzer’s right arm is a cannon that launches projectiles made of seawater. Shots from a Clawitzer’s cannon arm can sink a tanker.
Clawitzer Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Clawitzer combines 'claw' and 'howitzer,' the latter being a type of short-range artillery cannon that fires projectiles at high angles. This nomenclature perfectly encapsulates the Pokémon's core design philosophy: a living weapon system built around a claw that functions as a biological cannon. The Japanese name, Bloster, appears to blend 'blast' with 'lobster,' emphasizing both the explosive nature of its attacks and its crustacean classification. The design itself draws heavily from pistol shrimp and mantis shrimp, real-world crustaceans known for their ability to generate powerful shock waves and projectiles through specialized limbs. Clawitzer's appearance—featuring the bright blue coloration, segmented body structure, and prominent oversized claw—clearly mimics these aquatic creatures while pushing their natural weaponry to fantastical extremes. The yellow antennae atop its right claw, the striped patterning, and the segmented armor plating all contribute to a design that feels simultaneously biological and mechanically formidable, justifying its classification as the Howitzer Pokémon.
Learnable Moves
Clawitzer can learn 73 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aqua jet | water | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| aqua tail | water | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| aura sphere | fighting | Special | 80 | — | 20 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| bounce | flying | Physical | 85 | 85 | 5 |
| bubble | water | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| bubble beam | water | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| chilling water | water | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| crabhammer | water | Physical | 100 | 90 | 10 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| dark pulse | dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dive | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| dragon pulse | dragon | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| flail | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| flash cannon | steel | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| flip turn | water | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| heal pulse | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hone claws | dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| hydro pump | water | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| laser focus | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| liquidation | water | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| mud shot | ground | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| muddy water | water | Special | 90 | 85 | 10 |
| pounce | bug | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| scald | water | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sludge bomb | poison | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| sludge wave | poison | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 |
| smack down | rock | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| splash | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| surf | water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| terrain pulse | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| u turn | bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| venoshock | poison | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| vise grip | normal | Physical | 55 | 100 | 30 |
| water gun | water | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| water pulse | water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| water sport | water | Status | — | — | 15 |
| waterfall | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| weather ball | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
Clawitzer Competitive Battle Guide
Clawitzer occupies a specialized niche in competitive Pokémon battles as a Special Attack-focused water-type with exceptional versatility. Its base Special Attack of 120 pairs exceptionally well with the Mega Launcher Ability, which amplifies pulse and aura moves to 1.5 times their power, enabling moves like Aura Sphere (80 power → 120 effective power) and Dark Pulse (80 power → 120 effective power) with perfect accuracy or high reliability. The movepool includes critical competitive staples: Hydro Pump for powerful STAB coverage, Icy Beam for coverage against Grass and Dragon-types, Focus Blast for comprehensive type coverage, and Discharge for physical water-type switching potential. Defensively, Clawitzer's 88 Defense and 89 Special Defense provide respectable bulk, allowing it to survive priority moves and moderate special attacks while maintaining offensive pressure. However, the 59 base Speed limits Clawitzer's viability against faster metagame threats, necessitating either Speed-boosting items like Choice Scarf or Speed-lowering strategy implementations. The relatively modest 71 HP base stat prevents it from being a true defensive pivot, placing Clawitzer firmly in the role of a wallbreaking special attacker requiring careful team composition and prediction skills.
Commonly Asked Questions About Clawitzer
What type is Clawitzer?
Clawitzer is a water type Pokemon.
What does Clawitzer evolve from?
Clawitzer evolved from clauncher.
What are Clawitzer's weaknesses?
Clawitzer is weak to grass and electric type moves.
Where can I find Clawitzer?
Clawitzer can be found in ambrette town (kalos), cyllage city (kalos) and kalos route 8 (kalos) and 1 other locations.
Clawitzer Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Since its introduction in Generation VI, Clawitzer has developed a notable following within the Pokémon community, celebrated for its unique mechanical design and compelling Pokédex lore. The Howitzer Pokémon represents one of Game Freak's more creative approaches to designing Pokémon around industrial concepts, paralleling similar designs like Magnezone and Klinklang. Its appearance in various competitive tournaments and the Pokémon World Championships has established it as a legitimate strategic choice beyond casual play, earning respect from competitive players who appreciate its specialized niche. In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Clawitzer received trophy recognition, introducing the character to a broader gaming audience beyond traditional Pokémon players. The species has appeared in manga adaptations, including the Pokémon Adventures series, and has been featured in trading card game releases with mechanics reflecting its cannon-like abilities. Fan communities have embraced Clawitzer's design aesthetics, and its signature move mechanics through Mega Launcher have inspired discussions about Ability-based balance in competitive play. The culinary aspect mentioned in Pokédex entries has also become a running joke within the community, adding an unexpected humorous dimension to what appears to be an uncompromisingly aggressive predator.
Where to Find Clawitzer in Every Pokémon Game
Clawitzer can be obtained in most main series Pokémon games through conventional leveling of Clauncher to level 37. In Pokémon X and Y, Clawitzer appears in the Kalos region's coastal areas as National Pokédex entry 0033 within the Coastal Kalos local dex. The species is available in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon with National Pokédex number 0350 (Alola dex), indicating its presence in the Alola region. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Clawitzer can be found with National Pokédex number 0340, appearing in Paldean waters and coastal regions. The Isle of Armor DLC for Pokémon Sword and Shield includes Clawitzer availability, assigned local dex number 0197. Additionally, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, set in the Kalos region, features Clawitzer with National Pokédex number 0164, confirming its continued relevance in modern games. For players seeking to complete their Pokédex without reaching natural evolution levels, Clauncher—Clawitzer's pre-evolution—can typically be caught at lower levels in the same locations. The catch rate of 55 makes Clawitzer moderately difficult to capture in the wild, requiring standard Pokéball usage or status condition applications for reliable encounters.