Mollusks constitute a large part of the animal biodiversity and play an important role in ecosystems and global food security. The Pacific oyster, Crassostrea (Magallana) gigas, is the most farmed bivalve mollusk in the world and has become a model species. Despite the number of studies on bivalves' immune cells, the hemocytes, their characterization remains elusive. By using a combination of single-cell RNA sequencing, quantitative cytology, functional assays and trajectory analyses, we characterized a total of seven distinct hemocyte types and defined at least three hematopoietic lineages. This integrative analysis allowed us to reconcile molecular and cellular data and identify cell types performing specific immune functions such as phagocytosis, ROS production, copper accumulation, and expression of antimicrobial peptides. These findings pave the way for a deeper understanding of key physiological and immune responses, to help develop mitigation strategies, limit the impact of disease and to contribute to the sustainability of bivalve farming.