Where to Catch Clauncher and Clawitzer in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Clauncher and its evolution, Clawitzer, are Water-Type crustacean Pokemon that are based on the powerful pistol shrimp in real life. First introduced in Generation VI games or Pokemon X and Y, they make a comeback in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Here’s where you can catch Clauncher and Clawitzer for your Pokemon Scarlet and Violet party member.

(Updated on August 19, 2024 – Updated links and fact-checked).

Where to Catch Clauncher – Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

First thing first, though. Unfortunately, Clauncher is a version-exclusive Pokemon, which means it can only be caught in Pokemon Violet. Pokemon Scarlet players would need to trade with their friends in order to obtain one.

Clauncher can only be found in Ocean areas. This Pokemon appears during the Morning, Noon, Evening, and Night time.

Ocean (60%):

• South Province (Area One)
• South Province (Area Four)
• South Province (Area Six)
• South Province (Area Five)
• West Province (Area One)
• West Province (Area Two)
• East Province (Area Three)
• East Province (Area One)
• East Province (Area Two)
• North Province (Area Three)
• North Province (Area One)
• Casseroya Lake
• Glaseado Mountain [2]
• South Paldean Sea
• West Paldean Sea
• East Paldean Sea
• North Paldean Sea

Clauncher Base Stats – Generation IX

Stats:

• Type: Water
• HP: 50
• Attack: 53
• Defense: 62
• Special Attack: 58
• Special Defense: 63
• Speed: 44
• Held Item: –
• Ability:
  • Mega Launcher: Boosts the strength of Aura and Pulse moves; by 50% for damaging moves and 70% for healing moves.

Movelist:

Where to Catch Clawitzer – Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

By reaching Level 37, a Clauncher can then evolve into a Clawitzer. If you catch a Clauncher that’s above Level 37, then it will evolve once you raised its level once. To level up a Pokemon, you can take it into battle, activate the EXP Share and bring one to your party, or feed them Rare Candies.

Aside from evolving, Clawitzer should also appear in Ocean areas as well. This Pokemon appears during the Morning, Noon, Evening, and Night time.

Ocean (20%):

• South Province (Area One)
• South Province (Area Four)
• South Province (Area Six)
• South Province (Area Five)
• West Province (Area One)
• West Province (Area Two)
• East Province (Area Three)
• East Province (Area One)
• East Province (Area Two)
• North Province (Area Three)
• North Province (Area One)
• Casseroya Lake
• Glaseado Mountain [2]
• South Paldean Sea
• West Paldean Sea
• East Paldean Sea
• North Paldean Sea

Clawitzer Base Stats – Generation IX

Stats:

• Type: Water
• HP: 71
• Attack: 73
• Defense: 88
• Special Attack: 120
• Special Defense: 89
• Speed: 59
• Held Item: –
• Ability:
  • Mega Launcher: Boosts the strength of Aura and Pulse moves; by 50% for damaging moves and 70% for healing moves.

Movelist: