Cloyster Weakness & Counters

Type matchups

Base stats

HP

50

Attack

95

Defense

180

Sp. Atk

85

Sp. Def

45

Speed

70

Total

525

Evolution

1. Shellder
2. →
   Cloyster

Best counters to Cloyster

• KeldeoHits for 2×
• Rapid Strike UrshifuHits for 2×
• QuaquavalHits for 2×
• Wash RotomHits for 2×
• PoliwrathHits for 2×
• Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed)Hits for 2×

Other Water/Ice Pokémon

• Dewgong
• Lapras
• Spheal
• Sealeo
• Walrein
• Arctovish
• Iron Bundle

Frequently asked questions

What is Cloyster weak to?

As a Water/Ice type, Cloyster takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Rock, Grass and Electric moves.

What is Cloyster resistant to?

Cloyster resists Water and Ice (¼×) moves.

What are the best counters to Cloyster?

Strong type-based picks include Keldeo, Rapid Strike Urshifu and Quaquaval, which hit Cloyster with super-effective attacks.