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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.
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. | ||