Pokemon Ref

Clamp (Pokémon Move)

Clamp Effect

Effect

The target is clamped and squeezed by the user’s very thick and sturdy shell for four to five turns.

In-Depth Effect

Inflicts regular damage. For the next 2–5 turns, the target cannot leave the field and is damaged for 1/16 its max HP at the end of each turn. The user continues to use other moves during this time. If the user leaves the field, this effect ends. Has a 3/8 chance each to hit 2 or 3 times, and a 1/8 chance each to hit 4 or 5 times. Averages to 3 hits per use. rapid spin cancels this effect.

Clamp Move Data

Type Water
CategoryPhysical
Introduced inGeneration 1
Power Points (PP) 15
Base Power 35
Accuracy 85
Speed Priority0
AilmentTrap
Target
Selected Pokémon
One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Game Descriptions

Ruby SapphireTraps and squeezes the foe for 2 to 5 turns.
EmeraldTraps and squeezes the foe for 2 to 5 turns.
FireRed LeafGreenThe foe is clamped and squeezed by the user’s shell for two to five turns.
Diamond PearlThe foe is clamped and squeezed by the user’s very thick and sturdy shell for two to five turns.
PlatinumThe foe is clamped and squeezed by the user’s very thick and sturdy shell for two to five turns.
HeartGold SoulSilverThe foe is clamped and squeezed by the user’s very thick and sturdy shell for two to five turns.
Black WhiteThe target is clamped and squeezed by the user’s very thick and sturdy shell for four to five turns.
Black 2 White 2The target is clamped and squeezed by the user’s very thick and sturdy shell for four to five turns.
X YThe target is clamped and squeezed by the user’s very thick and sturdy shell for four to five turns.
Sun MoonThe target is clamped and squeezed by the user’s very thick and sturdy shell for four to five turns.
Ultra Sun Ultra MoonThe target is clamped and squeezed by the user’s very thick and sturdy shell for four to five turns.
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go EeveeThe target is clamped and squeezed by the user’s very thick and sturdy shell for four to five turns.
Sword ShieldThis move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.

Pokémon that Learn Clamp by Leveling Up

No.
Img.
Name
Type
Egg Group
Level
#145ShellderWaterWater 322
#146CloysterWaterIceWater 31
#487ClamperlWaterWater 11
#823BinacleRockWaterWater 320
#824BarbaracleRockWaterWater 320

Available

Red Blue No
Yellow No
Ruby Sapphire Yes
Emerald Yes
FireRed LeafGreen Yes
Diamond Pearl Yes
Platinum Yes
HeartGold SoulSilver Yes
Black White Yes
Black 2 White 2 Yes
X Y Yes
Sun Moon Yes
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Yes
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Yes
Sword Shield Yes