Arm yourself with knowledge of the Pokemon that's just a pistol shrimp, Clauncher! How does it shoot? How does it taste? How does it feel about aquariums? Join us as we dig into such questions and more! Follow along with the entries below:

Website Blurb: It has an oversized claw on one of its arms. This useful claw can seize prey and shoot water at others as a projectile.

X: They knock down flying prey by firing compressed water from their massive claws like shooting a pistol.

Y: Through controlled explosions of internal gas, it can expel water like a pistol shot. At close distances, it can shatter rock.

Ultra Sun: Its claws occasionally fall off, and it keeps a low profile until they grow back. The meat of its claws is so delicious!

Ultra Moon: It moves around by jetting water from its right pincer. It has a poor sense of balance, so it’s terrible at swimming straight.

Sword: Clauncher’s claws can fall off during battle, but they’ll regenerate. The meat inside the claws is popular as a delicacy in Galar.

Shield: By detonating gas that accumulates in its right claw, this Pokémon launches water like a bullet. This is how Clauncher defeats its enemies.

Scarlet: This Pokémon launches water by detonating gas inside its right claw. It snipes flying Pokémon.

Violet: Clauncher’s claws will regrow if they fall off. The meat inside the claws is edible, but it has a distinct flavor that doesn’t appeal to all tastes.

BTB: It shoots water from its delicious, gas-powered gun claw to kill birds and break rocks.

Cover design by Kwesi Phillips

Music by Junichi Masuda and Go Ichinose

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