Great League PvP guide
Clauncher Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Clauncher is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #1058. Its recommended PvP moveset is Water Gun with Aqua Jet and Crabhammer.
Great League
#1058
Niche
Type
Water
Best Fast Move
Water Gun
Charged Moves
Max CP
1,230
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT CLAUNCHER
Is Clauncher Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Clauncher is currently a niche PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #1058.
Clauncher can evolve into Clawitzer, which is a niche PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #761.
Clauncher PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #1058 | 53.9 | Water Gun, Aqua Jet, Crabhammer |
Best Moveset for Clauncher in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
The recommended PvP moveset for Clauncher is Water Gun with Aqua Jet and Crabhammer.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Clauncher in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Clauncher PvP Move Counts
Water Gun → Aqua Jet
14 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Water Gun → Crabhammer
17 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Clauncher Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Clauncher wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Clauncher Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Clauncher's Water typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- electric1.6×
- grass1.6×
Resistant to
- fire0.625×
- ice0.625×
- steel0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Clauncher in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Clauncher in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Clauncher's league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
43% HP
- Flamethrowerfire
Charged Move
Resisted
28% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Neutral
50% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
61% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
30% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
50% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Peck
Fast Move
Neutral
- Divewater
Charged Move
Resisted
21% HP
- Fly
Charged Move
Neutral
54% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Resisted
48% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
39% HP
Ratings are shown from Clauncher's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Clauncher.
Best Teammates for Clauncher in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Clauncher should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Covers 5 of Clauncher's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Clauncher's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Great League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Clauncher
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 1,230 | 50 | 1,455,967 |
| #2 | 15/14/15 | 1,225 | 50 | 1,444,937 | |
| #3 | 15/15/13 | 1,222 | 50 | 1,444,503 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 1,226 | 50 | 1,444,503 | |
| #5 | 14/15/15 | 1,220 | 50 | 1,444,130 |
Clauncher Stats in Pokémon GO
Clauncher's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Clauncher 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 1,230
- Attack
- 103.4
- Defense
- 110.9
- HP
- 127
Clauncher Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Clauncher in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Water typing · Same Water Gun fast move · Great League #1060
Same Water typing · Same Water Gun fast move · Ultra League #739
Same Water typing · Same Water Gun fast move · Great League #1074
Same Water typing · Same Water Gun fast move · Ultra League #721
Shares Water typing · Same Water Gun fast move · Master League #403
Same Water typing · Same Water Gun fast move · Great League #1024
More PoGoCoach tools
Clauncher Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Clauncher in Pokémon GO PvP?
Clauncher's recommended PvP moveset is Water Gun with Aqua Jet and Crabhammer.
Is Clauncher good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Clauncher is currently a niche PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #1058.
What counters Clauncher in Pokémon GO PvP?
Altaria, Mimikyu and Melmetal are among the strongest current counters to Clauncher in Great League.
What is Clauncher weak to in Pokémon GO?
Clauncher is weak to Electric (1.6×), Grass (1.6×).