Clamperl Pokémon Card Guide for Collectors, Traders, and Binder Builders
Clamperl through a collector lens — art cues, binder rhythm, and natural pairings with Gorebyss and Huntail.
2024-08-14
Popularity Rank: #821
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #789
2019 survey: #622
#821 / 1025
#0366
Clamperl
Bivalve Pokémon
CLAMPERL’s sturdy shell is not only good for protection - it is also used for clamping and catching prey. A fully grown CLAMPERL’s shell will be scored with nicks and scratches all over.
Pokédex details
Height
0.4 m
Weight
52.5 kg
Base EXP
0
Capture rate
255 / 255
Generation
Gen III
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Slow Then Very Fast
Color
Blue
Habitat
Sea
Shape
Ball
Egg groups
Water1
Why collectors adore Clamperl
Quick read on why Clamperl clicks with collectors before you dive into cards and spreads.
- Standing under half a meter tall, Clamperl is tiny in the best possible way.
- Cheerful personality in-game — Clamperl feels upbeat even before you pick a favourite card.
- A staple in our Sea Creatures crowd — Clamperl is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Clamperl from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Destined Rivals
Common
Destined Rivals
Illustration rare
Fusion Strike
Common
Celestial Storm
Common
Primal Clash
Common
Great Encounters
Common
Hidden Legends
Common
Legend Maker
Common
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How I'd build a Clamperl spread
Spread layout for Clamperl, TCG picks to anchor the page, and open artwork you can print for Michi-style scene pockets.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Clamperl #41 (Celestial Storm) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Clamperl binder page.
Clamperl #64 (Great Encounters) is a fun addition for collectors — affordable and perfect for filling out a Clamperl page.
Clamperl #51 (Legend Maker) is a great option for new collectors — easy to find and display.
Clamperl #58 (Hidden Legends) is a staple for Clamperl fans — simple, affordable, and always binder-ready.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Clamperl mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Clamperl chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Celestial Storm
Common
Great Encounters
Common
Legend Maker
Common
Hidden Legends
Common
Destined Rivals
Common
Destined Rivals
Illustration rare
Fusion Strike
Common
Right page
Primal Clash
Common
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Pokémon TCG
Empty Slot
Start with a background that echoes Clamperl's water, then place your chase holo in the top-left anchor slot. Secondary copies can step down in rarity toward the edges so the spread breathes in photos.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Clamperl
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Clamperl
Scene wallpaper — Clamperl
Illustration by deviantart.com
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Clamperl
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- Lead with your strongest Clamperl single, then echo it with a secondary spread featuring Gorebyss, Huntail, and Arctovish so the page reads as a story, not a checklist.
- Try a aqua blue and teal sleeve story around Clamperl's water-type identity — mat color does more work than people admit in photos.
- Photograph the Clamperl page under warm side light once and cool once — you'll quickly see which copy deserves the top-left anchor slot.
- Clamperl is pocket-sized (0.4m) on paper — mini-card frames and chibi-adjacent promos often feel more honest than epic landscape scenes.
Abilities, moves & metagame notes
Optional competitive context for Clamperl. Display collectors can skip straight to the backstory below.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Clamperl — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
35
Attack
64
Defense
85
Sp. Atk
74
Sp. Def
55
Speed
32
Total: 345
Players file Clamperl around tier "Past" while Ability Shell Armor (Protects against critical hits.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Hidden Ability Rattled is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
- Mono-water Clamperl spreads live on lighting variation: same palette, different contrast.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Clamperl — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Clamperl, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
CLAMPERL’s sturdy shell is not only good for protection - it is also used for clamping and catching prey. A fully grown CLAMPERL’s shell will be scored with nicks and scratches all over.
CLAMPERL grows while being protected by its rock-hard shell. When its body becomes too large to fit inside the shell, it is sure evidence that this POKéMON is getting close to evolution.
A CLAMPERL slams its shell closed on prey to prevent escape. The pearl it creates upon evolution is said to be infused with a mysterious energy.
A second dex beat (Ruby) frames Clamperl as clamperl’s sturdy shell is not only good for protection - it is also used for clamping and catching prey.. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Clamperl shows up in Ultra Moon lore as clamperl’s pearls are exceedingly precious.. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Perlu
Spanish
Clamperl
French
Coquiperl
Italian
Clamperl
Japanese
パールル
Japanese (Romaji)
Pearlulu
Korean
진주몽
Chinese (Simplified)
珍珠贝
Chinese (Traditional)
珍珠貝
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