Clobbopus might look adorable, but turning it into the fierce Grapploct in Pokémon Legends: Z-A takes more than simple leveling. Here’s how to trigger its evolution and the secret condition many Trainers overlook.
In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Clobbopus needs a special move in order to evolve. It learns it from leveling up, so with a bit of training, you should have a Grapploct in no time.
Note that this is a Pokémon that was added to the Hyperspace Pokédex as part of the Mega Dimension DLC, but you don’t technically need the DLC in order to use this Pokémon. As long as you can get somebody with the DLC to catch and trade you one of these little fellas, you can use it in your DLC-less game.
Where to find Taunt TM or relearn it in Legends Z-A
Clobbopus learns Taunt naturally at Level 35, which triggers its evolution into Grapploct if the move is in its moveset during leveling up. To relearn it anytime, access the “Change Moves” menu from your Pokémon’s summary screen and select Taunt from the available level-up moves list.
TM Taunt Location (TM095)
TM095 for Taunt is found in Lumiose City’s sewers or canals area, often near the entrance after completing Main Mission #20 involving the Rust Syndicate.
It’s also obtainable via Mable’s Research rewards at the Pokémon Research Center or as loot from Z-A Royale events and side missions.
Once obtained, use the “Change Moves” option (ZR button) to teach it to compatible Pokémon like Clobbopus.
Relearning Tips
For any forgotten level-up move like Taunt, no TM is required-simply relearn via the move relearner in the summary menu at no cost.
This works post-evolution too, ensuring Grapploct retains access if needed for competitive play. [conversation_history]
How to get TM 095 Taunt from Lumiose sewers walkthrough
TM 095 (Taunt) is located in the western sub-area of the Lumiose Sewers in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, accessible after completing Main Mission 20: “A Request from the Rust Syndicate.”
Walkthrough Steps
Start at the Saison Canal entrance near Magenta Sector 8 in Lumiose City, which unlocks during or after Main Mission 20 (tied to the Rust Syndicate storyline and side quest “The Camerupt Entrepreneur”).
Head into the sewers via the western part, proceed through the initial area past early enemies, and look for the TM as a glowing item drop on the ground or in a small alcove in the sub-area-often marked on interactive maps near a waterfall climb or canal edge.
No special items or battles block access beyond story progress; pick it up directly once there.
Usage Notes
Craft or teach TM 095 via the summary menu’s “Change Moves” (ZR) on compatible Pokémon like Clobbopus, which also relearns Taunt for free as a level-up move at Lv. 35. [conversation_history]
