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Clamperl

Destined Rivals / #195/182

Clamperl

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Destined Rivals
Rarity (source)
Illustration rare
Illustrator
Mori Yuu
Source reference
sv10-195

CARDEX BACKGROUND

The Pokémon’s story

Clamperl's shell serves as shelter but also as a trap. It closes around prey and holds it firmly despite its small size. Marks and scratches accumulated on an adult shell tell the story of this hunting life. As its body grows, the shelter eventually becomes too small: this signals that evolution is approaching. Once in its life, Clamperl can also produce a remarkable pearl whose value greatly exceeds that of many ordinary pearls.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

Alpha Sapphire gives a precise clue to Clamperl's evolution: its body no longer fits inside its shell. Pokémon Ultra Moon states that its pearls can cost more than ten times the price of Shellder's. Pokémon Ultra Sun confirms its carnivorous diet.

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Card details

HP
60
Type (source)
Water
Stage (source)
Basic
Pokédex number
366
Regulation mark
I
Retreat cost
2 Energy
Weakness (source)
Lightning ×2

Printed card text — English

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Attacks

Shell Press

Cost: Water

Damage: 10

During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon takes 10 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Documented variants

Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.

  • Holographic
  • holo · standard

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Price history

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