Cloyster

🎯 Best Counters Against Cloyster

Top Pokémon to use when battling Cloyster in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Xurkitree	Electric	330	144	195	4,504
2	Kartana	Grass Steel	323	182	139	4,206
3	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
4	Rampardos	Rock	295	109	219	3,773
5	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
6	Zekrom	Dragon Electric	275	211	205	4,620
7	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
8	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231
9	Sneasler	Fighting Poison	259	158	190	3,686
10	Mienshao	Fighting	258	127	163	3,101

📖 Complete Cloyster Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Cloyster (#091) is a Water/Ice-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,914 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Cloyster can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Cloyster in 2026.

📊 Cloyster Stats Analysis

Cloyster's Attack stat is 186 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Cloyster to contribute meaningful damage.

With 256 Defense (Elite) and 137 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 579. This gives Cloyster reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Water-type Pokémon, Cloyster's stat distribution favors defense.

⚔️ Best Cloyster Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Cloyster depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Frost Breath (Fast) with Aurora Beam (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Cloyster has 2 Fast Attacks and 7 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Cloyster has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.

🏆 Cloyster PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Cloyster can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Water/Ice typing provides useful matchups against Ice, Water-type threats while being weak to Electric, Grass, Fighting types.

Ultra League (2500 CP)

In Ultra League, Cloyster reaches 2,547 CP at Level 40. Pair it with Pokémon that cover its weaknesses.

Master League

In Master League, Cloyster faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Cloyster Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Cloyster's effectiveness depends on its typing and 186 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Cloyster use Electric, Grass-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Cloyster in Pokémon GO

Cloyster can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Rainy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Cloyster Evolution Guide

Cloyster is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

• Shellder (#090)
• Cloyster (#091) ← current — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Cloyster

Shadow Cloyster is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Cloyster's effective Attack becomes ~223. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Cloyster in Pokémon GO

Shiny Cloyster is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Cloyster gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,729 - 1,819 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Cloyster

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.