Claydol (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
← #0343: Baltoy	Pokémon	#0345: Lileep →

Claydol Clay Doll Pokémon ネンドール Nendoll #0344 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Ground Psychic Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Ability Levitate Cacophony Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 90 (20.1%)
Breeding Egg Group Mineral Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 4'11" 1.5 m Claydol 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 238.0 lbs. 108.0 kg Claydol 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 189 Gen. III-IV Unknown IV 175 V	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Claydol 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 2 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Black	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Claydol (Japanese: ネンドール Nendoll) is a dual-type Ground/Psychic Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

It evolves from Baltoy starting at level 36.

Biology

Claydol firing energy beams

Claydol is a large, black Pokémon that resembles a mud statue with two stubby legs. It has a rounded, oblate-shaped head with a peg-like protrusion extending from the center of the top of its head. Along the circumference of its head are many round, pink eye-like structures alternating with yellow studs or beak-like protrusions between each "eye". An undulating, white rim runs along the upper edges of the eyes. Its torso features white ring markings, each with a downward extension and yellow dot in the middle. Two smaller orbs sit at its sides like limbs and a peg-like protrusion extends from each orb that is capable of firing various energy beams. These two orbs are not attached to its body but are usually kept floating close by Claydol's psychic powers. Claydol uses the same telekinetic abilities to move and float through the air. It lives in rough terrains.

Claydol has a body that is prone to melting when wet and uses its psychic powers to protect itself from rain. It was said to have started its life as an ancient clay figure created 20,000 years ago by ancient people, who apparently modeled it after something that descended from the sky.

Evolution

Claydol evolves from Baltoy.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Baltoy  Ground  Psychic

→

First Evolution Claydol  Ground  Psychic

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Hoenn #132 Kanto #— Ruby Claydol are said to be dolls of mud made by primitive humans and brought to life by exposure to a mysterious ray. This Pokémon moves about while levitating. Sapphire Claydol is an enigma that appeared from a clay statue made by an ancient civilization dating back 20,000 years. This Pokémon shoots beams from both its hands. Emerald A Claydol sleeps while hovering in midair. Its arms are separate from its body. They are kept floating by the Pokémon's manipulation of psychic power. FireRed It appears to have been born from clay dolls made by ancient people. It uses telekinesis to float and move. LeafGreen
Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #— Diamond An ancient clay figurine that came to life as a Pokémon from exposure to a mysterious ray of light. Pearl Platinum HeartGold It is said that it originates from clay dolls made by an ancient civilization. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova  B2  W2 : #170 Black An ancient clay figurine that came to life as a Pokémon from exposure to a mysterious ray of light. White Black 2 This mysterious Pokémon started life as an ancient clay figurine made over 20,000 years ago. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #137 X An ancient clay figurine that came to life as a Pokémon from exposure to a mysterious ray of light. Y It is said that it originates from clay dolls made by an ancient civilization. Omega Ruby Claydol are said to be dolls of mud made by primitive humans and brought to life by exposure to a mysterious ray. This Pokémon moves about while levitating. Alpha Sapphire Claydol is an enigma that appeared from a clay statue made by an ancient civilization dating back 20,000 years. This Pokémon shoots beams from both its hands.
Generation VII Alola  US  UM : #311 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. Ultra Sun If it gets wet, its body melts. When rain starts to fall, it wraps its whole body up with its psychic powers to protect itself. Ultra Moon The ancient people who made it apparently modeled it after something that descended from the sky. It fires beams from both arms.
Generation VIII Galar #083 Galar Crown Tundra #152 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus. Sword This mysterious Pokémon started life as an ancient clay figurine made over 20,000 years ago. Shield It appears to have been born from clay dolls made by ancient people. It uses telekinesis to float and move. Brilliant Diamond An ancient clay figurine was exposed to a mysterious ray of light, and it came to life as a Pokémon. Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

Claydol in the Alola PokédexUSUM

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Sky Pillar Emerald Sky Pillar FireRed LeafGreen Trade Colosseum Trade XD Evolve Baltoy
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Baltoy Platinum Evolve Baltoy HeartGold Evolve Baltoy SoulSilver Trade Pal Park Mountain
Generation V Black White Relic Castle (Volcarona's room) Black 2 White 2 Evolve Baltoy
Generation VI X Y Trade Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Sky Pillar
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Trade Ultra Moon Evolve Baltoy Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Axew's Eye, Lake of Outrage Bridge Field, Dappled Grove, Dusty Bowl, Stony Wilderness (Wanderer) Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle) Expansion Pass Giant's Foot, Three-Point Pass Giant's Bed, Snowslide Slope, Path to the Peak, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Evolve Baltoy Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Pinball: R&S Evolve Baltoy Trozei! Endless Level 17, Forever Level 66, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Baltoy
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Sky Stairway (1F-49F) MD Sky Sky Stairway (1F-49F) Ranger: SoA Hippowdon Temple PokéPark Wii Lava Zone, Granite Zone Ranger: GS Oblivia Ruins, Thunder Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Tower: Firebreathing Mountain Rumble U Vehicle Gallery: A Flowing Desert, Chill Battle: Unidentified Flying Objects
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 3Tu Rumble World Fairy Land: Ancient Stronghold (All Areas), Legend Terrain: Tomb of Nightmares (All Areas)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Celebi Sea, Entei Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Celebi SeaFinal, Entei SeaFinal
Generation VIII MD DX [Sky Tower]] (31F-33F), Western Cave (16F-19F), Wish Cave (94F-98F), Solar Cave (16F-19F), Joyous Tower (97F-98F), Purity Forest (92F-99F) Mystery House: Magma Cavern, Northern Range
Cross-Generation Shuffle Graucus Hall: Stage 490

Held items

Games		Held items
Omega Ruby	Alpha Sapphire	Light Clay (5%)
Sword	Shield

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 60		120 - 167	230 - 324
Attack: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Defense: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Sp. Atk: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Def: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Speed: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Total: 500	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/3 ★★☆	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 4/5 ★★★★☆	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 4/4 ★★★★	Total 15/19 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock ½× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 0× Psychic ½× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock ½× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 0× Psychic ½× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock ½× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 0× Psychic ½× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock ½× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 0× Psychic ½× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Electric-type  moves is 1×. If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the opponent has the Ability Mold Breaker, Turboblaze or Teravolt, or this Pokémon is affected by Gastro Acid, or this Pokémon's Ability is replaced, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

Claydol is available in Sword and Shield and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 09090% 5 011 Teleport Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 20 011 Harden Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30 011 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100100% 10 011 Rapid Spin Normal Physical 05050 100100% 40 011 Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25 Evo.Evo. Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 09090% 5 099 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 09595% 15 1212 Power Trick Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10 1515 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100100% 20 1818 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5 2121 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10 2424 Cosmic Power Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 20 2727 Extrasensory Psychic Special 08080 100100% 20 3030 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100100% 10 3333 Self-Destruct Normal Physical 200200 100100% 5 3838 Guard Split Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10 3838 Power Split Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10 4343 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00——% 10 4848 Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100100% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Claydol Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Claydol Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

SwSh

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM11 TM11 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM15 TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM17 TM17 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM18 TM18 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM19 TM19 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 25 TM20 TM20 Self-Destruct Normal Physical 200200 100}}100% 5 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM22 TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM32 TM32 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM48 TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM49 TM49 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 085}}85% 15 TM60 TM60 Power Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM61 TM61 Guard Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM70 TM70 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM71 TM71 Wonder Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM77 TM77 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM81 TM81 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM91 TM91 Psychic Terrain Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM93 TM93 Eerie Impulse Electric Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TR05 TR05 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR10 TR10 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TR11 TR11 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR25 TR25 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR33 TR33 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TR34 TR34 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TR38 TR38 Trick Psychic Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TR40 TR40 Skill Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR44 TR44 Cosmic Power Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR46 TR46 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TR49 TR49 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR52 TR52 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TR67 TR67 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR68 TR68 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR69 TR69 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TR75 TR75 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TR76 TR76 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR77 TR77 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR82 TR82 Stored Power Psychic Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TR83 TR83 Ally Switch Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TR87 TR87 Drill Run Ground Physical 08080 095}}95% 10 TR92 TR92 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TR99 TR99 Body Press Fighting Physical 08080 100}}100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Claydol Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Claydol Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

BDSP

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM04 TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM13 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM16 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM20 TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 25 TM21 TM21 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM22 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM26 TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM28 TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM29 TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM30 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM33 TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM37 TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM39 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM48 TM48 Skill Swap Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM57 TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 TM58 TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM63 TM63 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM64 TM64 Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100}}100% 5 TM67 TM67 Recycle Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM69 TM69 Rock Polish Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM70 TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM71 TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM74 TM74 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM76 TM76 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM77 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM80 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM82 TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM83 TM83 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM85 TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15 TM86 TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM92 TM92 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM96 TM96 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM98 TM98 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Claydol Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Claydol Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Claydol in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Claydol in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Claydol Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Claydol Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Expanding Force Psychic Special 80 100% 10 Sw Sh EP BD SP Scorching Sands Ground Special 70 100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Claydol Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Claydol Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior Evolution

Generation VIII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Claydol Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Claydol Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  III IV V VI VII Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 III IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 III IV V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 III IV V VI VII Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 III IV V VI VII Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15 III IV V VI VII Flash × Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 III IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 III IV V VI VII Gravity Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 III IV V VI VII Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 III IV V VI VII Heal Block × Psychic Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 III IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 III IV V VI VII Magic Coat Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 III IV V VI VII Mimic Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 III IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 III IV V VI VII Psych Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 III IV V VI VII Recycle Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 III IV V VI VII Refresh × Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 III IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 III IV V VI VII Rock Polish Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 III IV V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 III IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 III IV V VI VII Signal Beam × Bug Special 07575 100}}100% 15 III IV V VI VII Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15 III IV V VI VII Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 III IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 III IV V VI VII Telekinesis × Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 III IV V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10

Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Claydol Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Claydol × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Animated series-only moves

Move	Type	Episode
Shock Wave	Electric	Arceus and the Jewel of Life

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS Acquisition: Evolve			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Ancient Relic Phrases 51%-100% HP Hovering in the air is quite pleasant, actually. 26%-50% HP This is ominous. My HP is half depleted already. 1%-25% HP I've taken too much damage. It pains me to remain airborne... Level up Level-up secured! My psychic power grows and grows!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0.5% IQ group: F
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Talk to in Noe Town Connected to: Crawdaunt Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal Hey, I'm a mysterious Pokémon. I may be made of clay… I may not be. Low HP (< 50%) What? How do I hover in midair? I don’t really know, myself.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Psychic Poké Assist: Psychic Field move: (Crush ×3) Browser entry R-250 It scatters mysterious energy orbs. It also lets loose psychic energy waves to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Psychic Poké Assist: (present) Psychic Field move: (present) (Psy Power ×2) Poké Assist: (past) Psychic Field move: (past) (Psy Power ×1) Browser entry R-174/N-166 It attacks by launching strange rings that make Pokémon Stopped.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●●●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.57 seconds Base HP: 51 Base Attack: 78 Base Defense: 61 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon lives in the Granite Zone. When it's time to play, you'll find him at either Rhyperior's Bumper Burn or Rotom's Spooky Shoot-'em-Up.
Pokémon Battle Trozei Ground Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Ground Attack Power: 70 - 110 5 #630 Power of 4 Deals even more damage when you make a match of four.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 155 Base Attack: 140 Base Defense: 229 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Extrasensory, Confusion, Mud-Slap* Charged Attacks: Gyro Ball, Psychic, Earthquake, Earth Power*, Shadow Ball*, Ice Beam*, Rock Tomb*, Scorching Sands*

Evolution data

Unevolved Baltoy  Ground  Psychic

Level 36 →

First Evolution Claydol  Ground  Psychic

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Sword Shield
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Claydol images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In animation

Main series

Claydol in Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl

Major appearances

Claydol debuted in Claydol Big and Tall. A giant one was released from a giant stone Poké Ball near Izabe Lake, and it had to be stopped from getting to a village.

In Rhapsody in Drew, Robert used a Claydol and Milotic during a two-on-two Contest Battle against Drew's Flygon and Masquerain in the finals of the Hoenn Grand Festival. Its impressive performance allowed Robert to win and become Top Coordinator.

In Ka Boom with a View!, Spenser's Claydol was his final Pokémon in a battle at the Battle Palace against Ash. With its Hyper Beam, Psybeam, Rapid Spin, and Teleport, it quickly defeated Swellow, and it proved to be a challenge for Sceptile. It was later defeated by Sceptile's newly learned Solar Beam. It reappeared in flashbacks in King and Queen for a Day and A Pyramiding Rage!.

In the original timeline of Arceus and the Jewel of Life, a hypnotized Damos commanded three Claydol to attack Arceus with Shock Wave. When Ash and his friends traveled to the past to prevent this, Marcus, the one responsible for hypnotizing Damos, managed to use the Claydol again to attack Arceus.

In Bucking the Treasure Trend!, a Claydol guarded treasure at Dandelion Island. It proved to be a strong Pokémon against Dawn's Piplup and Ash's Torterra. It was eventually caught by Buck.

Minor appearances

In the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, Ash battled a Claydol.

A Claydol appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

In Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel a Claydol was living at the Nebel Plateau.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG104 Claydol Ash's Pokédex Claydol, the Clay Doll Pokémon. Claydol is the evolved form of Baltoy. These ancient Pokémon are said to come alive when a mysterious light instilled life into clay creatures created in ancient times. Claydol can fly and are able to fire beams from both arms.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP181 Claydol Dawn's Pokédex Claydol, the Clay Doll Pokémon, and the evolved form of Baltoy. Claydol is said to have come to life when an ancient doll made from clay was exposed to mysterious light.

Pokémon Generations

Claydol in Pokémon Generations

In The Magma Stone, Buck used a Claydol to battle a rampaging Heatran at Stark Mountain.

In the manga

Claydol in Pokémon Adventures

Movie adaptations

In the manga adaptation of Arceus and the Jewel of Life, Marcus owned two Claydol. He used them to attack Arceus.

Pokémon Adventures

In Dreadful Dealing with Dusclops, a Claydol attacked Wally inside the Sky Pillar.

The Battle Tower rented a Claydol, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII. It reappeared in a flashback in The Final Battle VIII, and physically in The Final Battle IX.

Like in the games, Claydol is Buck's main Pokémon. Buck uses it to fight off Team Galactic at Stark Mountain in an attempt to protect Heatran and the Magma Stone. It debuted in Leaping Past Lopunny.

In Interrupting Ivysaur, Beck's Claydol was present during Platinum's challenge at the Battle Arcade.

In Claydol Unleashes, a Claydol was inside the Sky Pillar.

Faba has a Claydol that first appeared in Play the Melody That Echoes in the Altar.

In the TCG

Main article: Claydol (TCG)

Trivia

• No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Claydol and its pre-Evolution.
• The symbols on Claydol's chest and back resemble the Q form of Unown.
• Claydol is tied with Toedscruel for the highest base Special Defense stat of all Ground-type Pokémon.
• Despite being a gender unknown Pokémon, Claydol's PokéPark Pad entry in PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure refers to it using a masculine pronoun. The same is true for Baltoy.

Origin

Claydol may be based on the 遮光器土偶 Shakōki-dogū—a "spaceman" clay figurine from the Jōmon period of Japanese history.

Name origin

Claydol may be a combination of clay and idol or doll. It may also involve dreidel, paralleling with its pre-Evolution Baltoy's similarity to tops.

Nendoll may be a combination of 念動 nendō (telekinesis), 粘土 nendo (clay), and doll.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ネンドール Nendoll From 念動 nendō, 粘土 nendo, and doll French Kaorine From kaolin and figurine Spanish Claydol Same as English name German Lepumentas From Lehm, Puppe, and mentis or mental Italian Claydol Same as English name Korean 점토도리 Zeumtodori From 점토 (粘土) jeomto, doll, and -돌이 -dori Mandarin Chinese 念力土偶 Niànlìtǔ'ǒu From 念力 niànlì and 土偶 tǔ'ǒu Cantonese Chinese 念力土偶 Nihmlihktóu'ngáuh From 念力 nihmlihk and 土偶 tǔ'ǒu

More languages Hindi माटीमन Maatimann From माटी maati and मन mann Thai เนนดอลล์ Nendon Transcription of Japanese name

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