Clauncher (Pokémon)


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Clauncher (Japanese: ウデッポウ Udeppou) is a  introduced in Generation VI.

It evolves into starting at level 37.

Biology
Clauncher is a cyan crustacean Pokémon with two yellow antennae atop its head. It has two claws: one claw forms a single, sharp point, while the other is significantly larger, with two parts, forming a classic pincer. The lower part of this pincer is smaller and yellow. It has black-gray stripes along the end of each abdominal segment and around its claws. It has four small cyan legs that are curved and come to a point. Clauncher has a light-gray underside, three pointed, round yellow eyes with a small, black pupil, and two small trapezoid tail-parts protruding from its lower abdomen. A horizontal line encompasses the front of its carapace, in line with its eyelids, up until a second vertical line that encompasses its carapace completely. It has light-gray segments on the parts of its legs and claws closest to its body.

Clauncher uses its larger claw to shoot compressed water to jet around, and can be shot like a pistol at flying prey. Up close, the compressed water can shatter rocks. Occasionally, its claws fall off, where it then keeps a low profile until they grow back. Because of its larger claw, Clauncher have a terrible sense of balance, and are unable to swim straight. Its claw meat is also consumed by humans.

Major appearances
Clauncher debuted in Going for the Gold!, under the ownership of Rodman. It was originally caught for the purpose of entertaining guests at the, but it did not like that responsibility and became lazy and unfriendly towards others. Its behavior eventually improved after it helped save Clemont's Dedenne from.

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Origin
Clauncher is likely based on a. Its deep blue coloration may be based upon , though it may also be a reference to.

Name origin
Clauncher may be a combination of claw and launcher.

Udeppou is derived from 水鉄砲 mizudeppou (water gun) and 腕 ude (arm).