Pokemon Guide
Clobbopus is a Fighting-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 8, known for its curious nature, punching tentacles and evolution into Grapploct after learning Taunt. This guide covers Clobbopus’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: June 2026 | Page Status: This Clobbopus guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Clobbopus is a Fighting-type Pokemon from the Galar region. It uses its tentacles to investigate and strike objects, and it evolves into Grapploct after learning Taunt.
Competitive Overview
Clobbopus is usually a developing first-stage Pokemon rather than a major fully evolved competitive threat. It has solid Attack for its stage, useful Fighting-type moves and the potential to use Technician on lower-power attacks.
Clobbopus’s biggest strengths are Fighting-type pressure, access to moves such as Drain Punch, Close Combat and Bulk Up, and its evolution into Grapploct. Its main issues are low Speed and limited overall bulk compared with evolved Fighting-type Pokemon.
Here are the key facts to know about Clobbopus, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Clobbopus
National Dex
#0852
Type
Fighting
Species
Tantrum Pokemon
Height
2’00” / 0.6 m
60 cm
Weight
8.8 lbs / 4.0 kg
4.0 kg
Abilities
Limber, Technician
Clobbopus has modest all-around stats with its best focus on Attack and Defense. It is usually strongest when used as part of its evolution line into Grapploct.
Clobbopus has a Fighting-focused movepool with useful Water, Ice, Dark and setup options. These are some of Clobbopus’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A powerful Fighting-type attack that gives Clobbopus high damage potential when available.
A reliable Fighting-type attack that restores HP after dealing damage.
A Fighting-type move that raises Attack after it hits, helping Clobbopus build pressure.
A dependable Fighting-type attack that can also break certain screen effects.
A setup move that raises Attack and Defense, improving Clobbopus’s physical presence.
Useful Ice-type coverage against Flying, Dragon, Grass and Ground-type Pokemon.
Water-type coverage that can threaten Fire, Rock and Ground-type Pokemon.
Dark-type utility that can remove the target’s held item when available.
Clobbopus can learn Fighting, Water, Ice, Dark, Normal and utility moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Clobbopus’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Clobbopus is a Fighting-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances to Bug, Rock and Dark-type moves, while leaving it weak to Flying, Psychic and Fairy-type attacks.
Type
Fighting
Weaknesses
Flying, Psychic and Fairy
Resistances
Bug, Rock and Dark
Immunity
None
Clobbopus’s abilities help it either improve Fire-type utility, avoid stat disruption or support specific attacking options depending on the game and format.
Prevents Clobbopus from being paralyzed, helping it avoid one of the most common speed control status effects.
Powers up weaker moves, which can improve the value of certain lower-power attacks. This is Clobbopus’s hidden ability.
Clobbopus evolves into Grapploct after it learns Taunt. The full Clobbopus evolution line is Clobbopus and Grapploct.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Clobbopus after Taunt is learned
Clobbopus’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. It was introduced in Generation 8, so older generation games list it as not introduced yet.
| Game | Where to Find Clobbopus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Clobbopus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Clobbopus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Clobbopus had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Clobbopus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Clobbopus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Clobbopus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Clobbopus had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Clobbopus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Clobbopus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Clobbopus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Clobbopus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Clobbopus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Clobbopus had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Clobbopus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Clobbopus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Clobbopus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Clobbopus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Clobbopus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Clobbopus had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Clobbopus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Not available because Clobbopus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White |
Not available because Clobbopus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Not available because Clobbopus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Not available because Clobbopus had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Clobbopus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Not available because Clobbopus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Y |
Not available because Clobbopus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Not available because Clobbopus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Not available because Clobbopus had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Clobbopus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Not available because Clobbopus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Not available because Clobbopus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Not available because Clobbopus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Not available because Clobbopus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available because Clobbopus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available because Clobbopus had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Clobbopus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Route 9, Courageous Cavern and Loop Lagoon. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Route 9, Courageous Cavern and Loop Lagoon. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Clobbopus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Clobbopus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Clobbopus. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Clobbopus is a Fighting-type Pokemon.
Clobbopus is weak to Flying, Psychic and Fairy-type moves.
Clobbopus evolves into Grapploct after it learns Taunt.
Clobbopus’s abilities are Limber and Technician as its hidden ability.
Clobbopus’s best moves often include Close Combat, Drain Punch, Power-Up Punch, Brick Break, Bulk Up, Ice Punch, Liquidation and Knock Off.
Clobbopus can be useful as a developing Fighting-type Pokemon, but it usually becomes stronger after evolving into Grapploct.
In Pokemon Sword and Shield, Clobbopus can be found on Route 9, in Courageous Cavern and in Loop Lagoon.
Clobbopus does not have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form, regional form or other major alternate form.
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