Clauncher is likely based on a snapping shrimp. Its deep blue coloration may be based upon Procambarus alleni, though it may also be a reference to mutated American lobsters.
Clauncher may be a combination of claw and launcher.
Udeppou is derived from 水鉄砲 mizudeppou (water gun) and 腕 ude (arm).
No: 692
English Name: Clauncher
Japanese Name: Udeppo
Generation: 6
Type: Water
Species: Water Gun Pokémon
Abilities: Mega Launcher
Evolution: Clauncher > Clawitzer
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-grey 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 grey underside, three pointed mouthparts, 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 grey segments on the parts of its legs and claws closest to its body. Clauncher uses its larger claw to shoot compressed water like a pistol shot at its prey. Up close, the compressed water can shatter rocks.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon X: They knock down flying prey by firing compressed water from their massive claws like shooting a pistol.
Pokemon Y: Through controlled expulsions of internal gas, it can expel water like a pistol shot. At close distances, it can shatter rock.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: They knock down flying prey by firing compressed water from their massive claws like shooting a pistol.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: Through controlled expulsions of internal gas, it can expel water like a pistol shot. At close distances, it can shatter rock.
