Cloyster Pokémon Y: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Cloyster in Pokémon Y. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 36 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Y
KalosCloyster Pokemon Y Pokedex Entry
Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength.
Pokemon Y Cloyster Sprites
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Shiny
Shiny ReversePokémon Y Cloyster Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Cloyster via various methods in Pokémon Y.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Supersonic | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Hydro Pump | water | Lv. 1 |
| Aurora Beam | ice | Lv. 1 |
| Withdraw | water | Lv. 1 |
| Protect | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Toxic Spikes | poison | Lv. 1 |
| Shell Smash | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Spike Cannon | normal | Lv. 13 |
| Spikes | ground | Lv. 28 |
| Icicle Crash | ice | Lv. 50 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Y Cloyster Locations
Cloyster can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon Y, including Friend Safari Ice and Kalos Route 8 Area. The most reliable spawn is at Friend Safari Ice, where you'll find it at Lv. 30 by walking through tall grass with a 33% encounter rate (friend safari slot 3).
Kalos Route 8 Area
1 encounter- super rodLv. 355%Rare
Friend Safari Ice
1 encounter- walkLv. 30Friend safari slot 333%Frequent