Cloyster Pokémon Shield: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Cloyster in Pokémon Shield. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 60 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shield
GalarCloyster Pokemon Shield Pokedex Entry
Once it slams its shell shut, it is impossible to open, even by those with superior strength.
Pokémon Shield Cloyster Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Cloyster via various methods in Pokémon Shield.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Icicle Spear | ice | — |
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Leer | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Supersonic | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Water Gun | water | Lv. 1 |
| Hydro Pump | water | Lv. 1 |
| Ice Beam | ice | Lv. 1 |
| Aurora Beam | ice | Lv. 1 |
| Withdraw | water | Lv. 1 |
| Protect | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Spikes | ground | Lv. 1 |
| Whirlpool | water | Lv. 1 |
| Icicle Spear | ice | Lv. 1 |
| Iron Defense | steel | Lv. 1 |
| Toxic Spikes | poison | Lv. 1 |
| Ice Shard | ice | Lv. 1 |
| Shell Smash | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Razor Shell | water | Lv. 1 |
| Icicle Crash | ice | Lv. 1 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Shield Cloyster Locations
Cloyster can be caught in 5 locations across Pokémon Shield, including Courageous Cavern, Loop Lagoon, and Giants Seat. The most reliable spawn is at Loop Lagoon, where you'll find it between Lv. 19 and 24 by fishing with a 10% encounter rate.
East Lake Axewell
1 encounter- wandererLv. 46Wanderers×1×1South of Axew's Eye
West Lake Axewell
1 encounter- wandererLv. 46Wanderers×1×1East of the den on the west shore
Giants Seat
1 encounter- fishingLv. 30-35Hidden encountersFishing5%Rare
Courageous Cavern
Isle Of Armor1 encounter- fishingLv. 16-21Hidden encountersFishing10%Uncommon
Loop Lagoon
Isle Of Armor1 encounter- fishingLv. 19-24Hidden encountersFishing10%Uncommon