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Clamp (からではさむ Clamp with Shell) is a Water-type move introduced in Generation I. It was the signature move of Shellder and Cloyster until Generation III.

Contents 1 Effect 1.1 In Battle 1.2 Contests 1.3 Super Contests 2 Learnset 2.1 Generation I 2.1.1 By Leveling Up 2.2 Generation II 2.2.1 By Leveling Up 2.3 Generation III 2.3.1 By Leveling Up 2.4 Generation IV 2.4.1 By Leveling Up 2.5 Generation V 2.5.1 By Leveling Up

Effect

In Battle

The foe is clamped and squeezed by the user's very thick and sturdy shell for two to five turns.

Contests

Temporarily stops the crowd from growing excited.

Super Contests

A basic performance using a move known by the Pokémon.

Learnset

Generation I

By Leveling Up

By Leveling Up
Pokémon	Type	Level
Shellder	Water	23
Cloyster	Water/Ice	1
*Bold indicates a Pokémon which receives STAB from this move.

Generation II

By Leveling Up

By Leveling Up
Pokémon	Type	Level
Shellder	Water	41
*Bold indicates a Pokémon which receives STAB from this move.

Generation III

By Leveling Up

By Leveling Up
Pokémon	Type	Level
Shellder	Water	41 (RSE)
Shellder	Water	43 (FRLG)
Clamperl	Water	1
*Bold indicates a Pokémon which receives STAB from this move.

Generation IV

By Leveling Up

By Leveling Up
Pokémon	Type	Level
Shellder	Water	25
Clamperl	Water	1
*Bold indicates a Pokémon which receives STAB from this move.

Generation V

By Leveling Up

By Leveling Up
Pokémon	Type	Level
Shellder	Water	25
Clamperl	Water	1
*Bold indicates a Pokémon which receives STAB from this move.