Type Matchups
Cloyster is a Water/Ice-type Pokémon. It's weak to Electric, Grass, Fighting moves, so you'll want teammates that resist those types.
Resists
Best Teammates
These Pokémon complement Cloyster by covering its weaknesses:
Role Analysis
Cloyster excels as a defensive wall with a base stat total of 525.
Abilities
Notable STAB Moves
Common Cores
Cloyster fits into these proven competitive cores:
Fire-Water-Grass
Perfect triangle — every type that threatens one is resisted by another
Water-Ground-Grass
Excellent defensive synergy
Fire-Steel-Water
Industrial core — each member covers the others
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What is Cloyster weak to?
Cloyster is weak to Electric (2×), Grass (2×), Fighting (2×), Rock (2×) type moves.
What are the best teammates for Cloyster?
The best teammates for Cloyster are Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur because they resist Cloyster's key weaknesses.
Is Cloyster good for competitive?
Yes, Cloyster is competitively viable with a BST of 525. Cloyster excels as a defensive wall with a base stat total of 525.
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Cloyster is a Water-type Pokémon
Cloyster is a Ice-type Pokémon
Bulbasaur covers Cloyster's weaknesses
Ivysaur covers Cloyster's weaknesses
Venusaur covers Cloyster's weaknesses
Nidoqueen covers Cloyster's weaknesses
Nidoking covers Cloyster's weaknesses
Cloyster is available in Scarlet Violet
Cloyster is available in Sword Shield
Cloyster is available in Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
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