Ultra League PvP guide
Cloyster Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Cloyster is a Water/Ice-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #582. Its recommended PvP moveset is Ice Shard with Icy Wind and Hydro Pump.
Ultra League
#582
Niche
Type
Water/Ice
Best Fast Move
Ice Shard
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,880
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT CLOYSTER
Is Cloyster Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Cloyster is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #582.
Cloyster PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #854 | 64.3 | Ice Shard, Icy Wind, Liquidation |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #582 | 69.0 | Ice Shard, Icy Wind, Hydro Pump |
Best Moveset for Cloyster in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, 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 Cloyster is Ice Shard with Icy Wind and Hydro Pump.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Cloyster in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, 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: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, 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
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Cloyster PvP Move Counts
Ice Shard → Icy Wind
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Ice Shard → Hydro Pump
8 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Cloyster Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Cloyster wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
- Tinkaton148
- Empoleon177
- Feraligatr405
- Virizion478
- Corviknight494
Cloyster Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Cloyster's Water/Ice typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- electric1.6×
- fighting1.6×
- grass1.6×
- rock1.6×
Resistant to
- ice0.391×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Cloyster in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Cloyster in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Cloyster's league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
54% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
28% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Resisted
25% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Neutral
28% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Resisted
24% HP
- Ice Beamice
Charged Move
Resisted
14% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Double Kickfighting
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Leaf Bladegrass
Charged Move
Super Effective
48% HP
- Sacred Swordfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
42% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
25% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
35% HP
Ratings are shown from Cloyster's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Cloyster.
Best Teammates for Cloyster in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Cloyster should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 3 of Cloyster's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Cloyster's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Cloyster's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Cloyster
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/13/13 | 1,500 | 22.5 | 1,908,475 |
| #2 | 0/15/12 | 1,500 | 22.5 | 1,902,426 | |
| #3 | 0/12/13 | 1,497 | 22.5 | 1,901,381 | |
| #4 | 2/15/15 | 1,497 | 22 | 1,900,142 | |
| #5 | 0/9/15 | 1,498 | 22.5 | 1,899,887 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/14/14 | 2,496 | 45 | 4,105,979 |
| #2 | 2/14/15 | 2,500 | 44 | 4,099,382 | |
| #3 | 1/12/14 | 2,500 | 45 | 4,097,476 | |
| #4 | 0/15/15 | 2,493 | 44.5 | 4,095,990 | |
| #5 | 0/10/13 | 2,500 | 46 | 4,094,917 |
Cloyster Stats in Pokémon GO
Cloyster's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Cloyster 0/13/13 (Best IV)
- Level
- 22.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 117.9
- Defense
- 170.5
- HP
- 95
Ultra League
Cloyster 0/14/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 45
- CP
- 2,496
- Attack
- 151.6
- Defense
- 220.1
- HP
- 123
Cloyster Evolution
A Shadow form of Cloyster also exists in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Cloyster in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Water / Ice typing · Same Ice Shard fast move · Great League #265
Same Water / Ice typing · Same Ice Shard fast move · Mega Great League #68
Same Ice / Water typing · Ice-type fast move · Great League #109
Same Ice / Water typing · Ice-type fast move · Great League #171
Same Ice / Water typing · Ice-type fast move · Ultra League #42
Same Ice / Water typing · Ice-type fast move · Mega Ultra League #39
More PoGoCoach tools
Cloyster Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Cloyster in Pokémon GO PvP?
Cloyster's recommended PvP moveset is Ice Shard with Icy Wind and Hydro Pump.
Is Cloyster good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Cloyster is currently a niche PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #582.
What counters Cloyster in Pokémon GO PvP?
Tinkaton, Empoleon and Feraligatr are among the strongest current counters to Cloyster in Ultra League.
What is Cloyster weak to in Pokémon GO?
Cloyster is weak to Electric (1.6×), Fighting (1.6×), Grass (1.6×), Rock (1.6×).