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title: "Clodsire (#0980): Stats, Weaknesses, Moves & Lore | pokee.si"
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description: "Clodsire (#0980): Poison/Ground-type Spiny Fish Pokémon from Paldea. Base stat total 430. Stats, matchups, evolutions, moves, every Pokédex entry and lore on pokee.si."
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#0980 · Paldea · Generation 9

# Clodsire

Spiny Fish Pokémon · Poison/Ground-type

![Clodsire official artwork](https://pokee.si/img/art/980.webp)

Clodsire is a [Poison](https://pokee.si/types/poison)/[Ground](https://pokee.si/types/ground)-type Pokémon, the Spiny Fish Pokémon, number 980 (#0980) in the National Pokédex. It was introduced in Generation 9 and comes from the [Paldea](https://pokee.si/guide/regions/paldea) region. It is 1.8 m tall and weighs 223 kg.

Clodsire is the Spiny Fish Pokémon, a heavy Paldean swamp dweller that ferries Wooper across the water on its back. When it is attacked it pushes thick spines out of its body, a gamble that stakes everything on one move.

## How to pronounce Clodsire

Clodsire is pronounced **KLOD-sire**. The capital letters show the stressed syllable.

Listen to Clodsire said out loud:

[Listen](https://pokee.si/audio/names/980.mp3)

In Japanese it is ドオー (Dooh).

Hear every other name on the [Pokémon pronunciation guide](https://pokee.si/pronounce).

## Lore

### Biology

Clodsire is a rounded, four-legged amphibian, dark brown on top and light brown underneath with a wavy line between them, black beady eyes, a big mouth and tiny nostrils. Six light purple circles on its back are where its spines emerge. It is 1.8 m (5'11") tall and weighs 223 kg (491.6 lbs).

### Behaviour

The Violet Pokédex says Clodsire carries Wooper on its back and ferries them across the water from shore to shore. Bulbapedia, citing Pokémon Sleep, says it is rarely found asleep in the mud and theorises that carrying Wooper wears it out.

### Habitat

The Violet Pokédex puts it on the floor of ponds and swamps. In Scarlet and Violet it appears in all four provinces and on Glaseado Mountain, and it is not available in Legends: Z-A.

### Powers

Its Abilities are Poison Point, which can poison attackers that touch it, Water Absorb and the hidden Unaware. It fights with Toxic Spikes, Poison Jab, Sludge Wave, Megahorn and Earthquake. With base HP 130 and Special Defense 100 but Speed 20, it is a very sturdy, very slow wall.

### Name origin

Clodsire may mix 'clod' (a lump of earth), 'sire', Siren (a salamander genus) and Quagsire. Its Japanese name, Dooh (ドオー), may blend do (earth), doku (poison), ō (king), ōsanshōuo (the Japanese giant salamander) and Nuoh, Quagsire's name.

### Design inspiration

The Iberian ribbed newt, which defends itself by pushing poison-coated ribs through its skin, seems to be the model for Clodsire's Poison type and spines. Bulbapedia also sees a mix of giant salamander and smooth-head blobfish in its looks. These are fan readings.

### Evolution notes

Clodsire evolves from Paldean Wooper at level 20. It is the Paldean counterpart of Quagsire, which comes from the Johtonian Wooper.

### In the games

In Scarlet and Violet, where it debuted, Clodsire also appears in 4 and 6 star Tera Raid Battles.

### In the anime

Clodsire debuted in 'Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four' as Rika's Pokémon. In the next episode it teamed up with her Dugtrio and, after Terastallizing into a pure Ground type, beat Liko and Katy in the Elite Four Tag Battle.

### Fun facts

- Bulbapedia says Clodsire is the one Generation IX evolution that exists only for a regional form.
- At 223 kg it is the heaviest Poison type introduced in Generation IX, and its base HP of 130 is also the highest among them.
- Clodsire learns Amnesia the moment it evolves, while Quagsire only gets it by levelling up to 40.

Sources: [Bulbapedia: Clodsire (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Clodsire_(Pok%C3%A9mon)) · [Serebii: Clodsire (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/clodsire/)

## Base stats

- HP: **130**
- Attack: **75**
- Defense: **60**
- Sp. Atk: **45**
- Sp. Def: **100**
- Speed: **20**

Clodsire’s base stat total is **430**. Its highest stat is HP.

## Type matchups

### What is Clodsire weak to?

Clodsire takes extra damage from [Water](https://pokee.si/types/water) (2×), [Ice](https://pokee.si/types/ice) (2×), [Ground](https://pokee.si/types/ground) (2×), [Psychic](https://pokee.si/types/psychic) (2×) moves.

It resists [Poison](https://pokee.si/types/poison) (¼×), [Fighting](https://pokee.si/types/fighting) (½×), [Bug](https://pokee.si/types/bug) (½×), [Rock](https://pokee.si/types/rock) (½×), [Fairy](https://pokee.si/types/fairy) (½×).

It is immune to [Electric](https://pokee.si/types/electric) moves.

## Evolution

### What does Clodsire evolve from?

Clodsire evolves from [Wooper](https://pokee.si/pokemon/wooper) (Paldean Wooper: Level 20).

Clodsire is the final stage of its evolution family.

The whole family: [Wooper](https://pokee.si/pokemon/wooper), [Quagsire](https://pokee.si/pokemon/quagsire), **Clodsire**.

- [Wooper](https://pokee.si/pokemon/wooper) evolves into [Quagsire](https://pokee.si/pokemon/quagsire) at level 20.

## Abilities

- [Poison Point](https://pokee.si/abilities/poison-point): Has a 30% chance of poisoning attacking Pokémon on contact.
- [Water Absorb](https://pokee.si/abilities/water-absorb): Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
- [Unaware](https://pokee.si/abilities/unaware) (hidden ability): Ignores other Pokémon's stat modifiers for damage and accuracy calculation.

## Moves

### Moves Clodsire learns by level up in Scarlet / Violet

| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Evo | [Amnesia](https://pokee.si/moves/amnesia) | Psychic | Status | — |
| 1 | [Tail Whip](https://pokee.si/moves/tail-whip) | Normal | Status | — |
| 1 | [Poison Sting](https://pokee.si/moves/poison-sting) | Poison | Physical | 15 |
| 4 | [Toxic Spikes](https://pokee.si/moves/toxic-spikes) | Poison | Status | — |
| 8 | [Mud Shot](https://pokee.si/moves/mud-shot) | Ground | Special | 55 |
| 12 | [Poison Tail](https://pokee.si/moves/poison-tail) | Poison | Physical | 50 |
| 16 | [Slam](https://pokee.si/moves/slam) | Normal | Physical | 80 |
| 21 | [Yawn](https://pokee.si/moves/yawn) | Normal | Status | — |
| 24 | [Poison Jab](https://pokee.si/moves/poison-jab) | Poison | Physical | 80 |
| 30 | [Sludge Wave](https://pokee.si/moves/sludge-wave) | Poison | Special | 95 |
| 36 | [Megahorn](https://pokee.si/moves/megahorn) | Bug | Physical | 120 |
| 40 | [Toxic](https://pokee.si/moves/toxic) | Poison | Status | — |
| 48 | [Earthquake](https://pokee.si/moves/earthquake) | Ground | Physical | 100 |

“Evo” means Clodsire learns the move the moment it evolves: [Amnesia](https://pokee.si/moves/amnesia).

### TM moves (53)

Clodsire can learn 53 moves from TMs in Scarlet / Violet: [Take Down](https://pokee.si/moves/take-down), [Mud-Slap](https://pokee.si/moves/mud-slap), [Protect](https://pokee.si/moves/protect), [Water Pulse](https://pokee.si/moves/water-pulse), [Low Kick](https://pokee.si/moves/low-kick), [Acid Spray](https://pokee.si/moves/acid-spray), [Trailblaze](https://pokee.si/moves/trailblaze), [Chilling Water](https://pokee.si/moves/chilling-water), [Facade](https://pokee.si/moves/facade), [Poison Tail](https://pokee.si/moves/poison-tail), [Bulldoze](https://pokee.si/moves/bulldoze), [Mud Shot](https://pokee.si/moves/mud-shot), [Rock Tomb](https://pokee.si/moves/rock-tomb), [Venoshock](https://pokee.si/moves/venoshock), [Endure](https://pokee.si/moves/endure), [Rain Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/rain-dance), [Sandstorm](https://pokee.si/moves/sandstorm), [Dig](https://pokee.si/moves/dig), [Zen Headbutt](https://pokee.si/moves/zen-headbutt), [Body Slam](https://pokee.si/moves/body-slam), [Sleep Talk](https://pokee.si/moves/sleep-talk), [Waterfall](https://pokee.si/moves/waterfall), [Poison Jab](https://pokee.si/moves/poison-jab), [Stomping Tantrum](https://pokee.si/moves/stomping-tantrum), [Rest](https://pokee.si/moves/rest), [Rock Slide](https://pokee.si/moves/rock-slide), [Body Press](https://pokee.si/moves/body-press), [Spikes](https://pokee.si/moves/spikes), [Toxic Spikes](https://pokee.si/moves/toxic-spikes), [Iron Head](https://pokee.si/moves/iron-head), [Gunk Shot](https://pokee.si/moves/gunk-shot), [Substitute](https://pokee.si/moves/substitute), [Liquidation](https://pokee.si/moves/liquidation), [Stealth Rock](https://pokee.si/moves/stealth-rock), [Heavy Slam](https://pokee.si/moves/heavy-slam), [Surf](https://pokee.si/moves/surf), [Amnesia](https://pokee.si/moves/amnesia), [Helping Hand](https://pokee.si/moves/helping-hand), [Earth Power](https://pokee.si/moves/earth-power), [Hydro Pump](https://pokee.si/moves/hydro-pump), [Sludge Bomb](https://pokee.si/moves/sludge-bomb), [Earthquake](https://pokee.si/moves/earthquake), [Stone Edge](https://pokee.si/moves/stone-edge), [Giga Impact](https://pokee.si/moves/giga-impact), [Hyper Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/hyper-beam), [Tera Blast](https://pokee.si/moves/tera-blast), [Haze](https://pokee.si/moves/haze), [Toxic](https://pokee.si/moves/toxic), [High Horsepower](https://pokee.si/moves/high-horsepower), [Double-Edge](https://pokee.si/moves/double-edge), [Muddy Water](https://pokee.si/moves/muddy-water), [Sludge Wave](https://pokee.si/moves/sludge-wave), [Curse](https://pokee.si/moves/curse).

Egg moves (10), which Wooper can hatch knowing:[Acid Spray](https://pokee.si/moves/acid-spray), [After You](https://pokee.si/moves/after-you), [Ancient Power](https://pokee.si/moves/ancient-power), [Counter](https://pokee.si/moves/counter), [Curse](https://pokee.si/moves/curse), [Double Kick](https://pokee.si/moves/double-kick), [Recover](https://pokee.si/moves/recover), [Spit Up](https://pokee.si/moves/spit-up), [Stockpile](https://pokee.si/moves/stockpile), [Swallow](https://pokee.si/moves/swallow).

## Breeding & training

- Gender: 50% male, 50% female.
- Egg groups: Water 1, Field.
- Egg cycles: 20 (steps to hatch, Scarlet/Violet: 2,560).
- Catch rate: 90 out of 255.
- Base friendship (Gen 8 onward): 50.
- Growth rate: Medium (1,000,000 experience points to reach level 100).
- Defeating it gives 2 HP effort values.
- Base experience yield: 151.

## Pokédex entries

It lives at the bottom of ponds and swamps. It will carry Wooper on its back and ferry them across water from one shore to the other. *(Violet)*

When attacked, this Pokémon will retaliate by sticking thick spines out from its body. It's a risky move that puts everything on the line. *(Scarlet)*

## Names around the world

- **Japanese**: ドオー
- **Romaji**: Dooh
- **French**: Terraiste
- **German**: Suelord
- **Spanish**: Clodsire
- **Italian**: Clodsire
- **Korean**: 토오
- **Chinese (Simplified)**: 土王
- **Chinese (Traditional)**: 土王

## Trivia

- Heaviest Poison type in Gen 9: 223 kg.
- Tallest Poison type in Gen 9: 1.8 m, shared with 2 others.
- Slowest Poison type in Gen 9: 20 Speed.
- Highest HP among Poison types in Gen 9: 130.
- Slowest Ground type in Gen 9: 20 Speed.
- Taller than 82% of all Pokémon (1.8 m).
- Heavier than 93% of all Pokémon (223 kg).
- Base stat total 430, ranked #544 of 1,025.
- Its best stat is HP, ranked #23 of 1,025.
- One of 3 Pokémon that are both Poison and Ground.
- One of 147 brown Pokémon.
- Number 75 of 120 Pokémon introduced in Generation 9 (Paldea).
- Part of an evolution family of 3 Pokémon.
- Can learn 66 different moves in Scarlet / Violet.
- Catch rate 90: about 11.8% per Poké Ball at full health.
- Appears in 2 distinct Pokédex entries.

## Sources and fact-checking

- Stats, types, abilities, moves, evolutions, forms and Pokédex entries: [PokéAPI](https://pokeapi.co) open game data.
- Lore: written by pokee.si in our own words, researched from [Bulbapedia: Clodsire (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Clodsire_(Pok%C3%A9mon)), [Serebii: Clodsire (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/clodsire/).
- Pronunciation (KLOD-sire): no English source says it out loud, so it is our best guess from the parts of the name.

**Last checked:** 20 October 2026. Every sentence of the lore was checked against Bulbapedia, Serebii and the game data.

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