Clawitzer in Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Catch, Buy, Location, How to Get

Clawitzer is one of those Water-types that looks intimidating but is surprisingly easy to work with once you get used to its playstyle. If you're pushing through the later parts of the Lumiose storyline and want a hard-hitting special attacker, this big cannon-shrimp is honestly a fun pick.

Below is everything players usually ask about Clawitzer—locations, evolutions, stats, Alpha details, shinies, and more—organized in a way that's easy to skim whether you're prepping a team or hunting collectibles.

How do you get Clawitzer in Pokemon Legends: Z-A?

You have two ways to obtain Clawitzer:

1. Catch it directly as an Alpha in Wild Zone 11 
   After completing Main Mission 14: Reaching Rank E, Clawitzer can appear in the river running through the center of the zone. 
   It shows up as a red-eyed Alpha at Level 42+. If it doesn't spawn, just fast travel out and return to reset the area. It usually appears after a couple of cycles.
2. Evolve a Clauncher at Level 37 
   If you prefer going the evolutionary route—or you're trying to optimize nature and stats—raising a Clauncher is often the smoother option.

Where is Clawitzer located in Pokemon Legends: Z-A?

Clawitzer is found in Wild Zone 11, specifically:

• Area: River in the central section
• Encounter Type: Red-eyed Alpha
• Level: 42+
• Availability: After Main Mission 14

Because Alpha encounters are fixed to certain spots, the spawn loop is predictable. If you don't see it immediately, simply fast travel to reset the map and check again.

What are Clawitzer's stats in Pokemon Legends: Z-A?

Here's what you're working with:

• HP: 71
• Attack: 73
• Defense: 88
• Special Attack: 120
• Special Defense: 89
• Speed: 59
• Total Combat Points: 500

Clawitzer leans hard into Special Attack, so it's best used for hitting from range with heavy Water-type moves. Its speed is on the slower side, but that's normal for bulky ranged attackers—just plan around it with positioning and openings.

How does Clawitzer evolve?

Clawitzer evolves from Clauncher at Level 37. 
Nothing fancy required—just level it naturally, or feed it the EXP items you've saved from earlier zones.

How do you get a shiny Clawitzer?

Shiny hunting follows the usual Legends: Z-A process:

• Track down Clauncher or Clawitzer spawns in Wild Zone 11.
• Use fast travel resets to cycle spawns quickly.
• Higher research levels always help your odds a bit.

Shiny Clawitzer stands out easily thanks to its different color palette, so you won't miss it when it appears.

And if you'd rather skip the grind, players often grab shiny versions from external trading communities—U4GM is widely known as the best place to buy shiny Pokemon, including shiny Clawitzer.

How do you get an Alpha Clawitzer?

Alpha Clawitzer is actually one of the simpler Alphas to track down:

• It always has a chance to appear in the river of Wild Zone 11.
• Requirements: Rank E (after Main Mission 14).
• Level: 42+
• Reset Method: Fast travel → return to spawn → repeat until it shows.

If you're completing your Alpha collection, this one is honestly one of the least painful hunts.

Can you buy Clawitzer or shiny Clawitzer?

Yes. Some players prefer collecting or completing the Pokedex quickly, and buying shinies is common in the community. 
A shiny Clawitzer is available from U4GM for $2.49, which is usually cheaper than spending hours cycling spawns.