Clamperl

パールル · Coquiperl

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.

Type: water
Stage: 1 of 3

Category: Bivalve Pokémon
Japanese: パールル
Height: 0.4 m
Weight: 52.5 kg
Habitat: Sea
Color: Blue
Shape: Ball

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 3-stage line — walk through the morphology of Clamperl.

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Clamperl

Stage 1

Base form

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Huntail

Stage 2

From Clamperl

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Gorebyss

Stage 2

From Clamperl

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 035

/255
Attack 064

/255
Defense 085

/255
Sp. Atk 074

/255
Sp. Def 055

/255
Speed 032

/255

§ III

Best Clamperl cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 8 cards.

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§ IV

Clamperl through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 AD

Anesaki Dynamic

Anesaki Dynamic has been credited on more than 100 Pokémon TCG cards from 2016 to 2025, spanning Sun & Moon through Scarlet & Violet. The work leans into action-forward framing, focused character staging, and vibrant, high-contrast color that keeps scenes energetic and clear.

1 card
Sword & Shield era
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02 KH

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

1 card
EX era
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03 KS

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

1 card
Diamond & Pearl era
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04 MT

Miki Tanaka

Miki Tanaka is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 1999 to 2025, with more than 190 illustrations across series including Neo, E-Card, and Scarlet & Violet. The work is largely cartoonish and playful, with clear compositions and vibrant, pastel-leaning color.

1 card
Scarlet & Violet era
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05 MA

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

1 card
XY era
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