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Claydol(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Ground/Psychic type Pokémon. It evolves from Baltoy at level 36.

 Physiology & Behavior[]

Claydol is a large, black Pokémon that resembles a mud statue with two stubby legs. It has a wide, spherical head with a rounded protrusion on top. Around its head are many large, pink eyes with yellow, beak-like protrusions between each. A wavy, white rim runs along the upper edges of the eyes. Its torso has white ring markings, each with a downward extension and yellow dot in the middle. It has spherical arms with a rounded protrusion that are capable of firing beams. These arms 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.

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

Appearances[]

Origin and Inspiration []

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon FireRed It appears to have been born from clay dolls made by ancient people. It uses telekinesis to float and move.
Pokémon LeafGreen It appears to have been born from clay dolls made by ancient people. It uses telekinesis to float and move.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond An ancient clay figurine that came to life as a Pokémon from exposure to a mysterious ray of light.
Pokémon Pearl An ancient clay figurine that came to life as a Pokémon from exposure to a mysterious ray of light.
Pokémon Platinum An ancient clay figurine that came to life as a Pokémon from exposure to a mysterious ray of light.
Pokémon HeartGold It is said that it originates from clay dolls made by an ancient civilization.
Pokémon SoulSilver It is said that it originates from clay dolls made by an ancient civilization.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black An ancient clay figurine that came to life as a Pokémon from exposure to a mysterious ray of light.
Pokémon White An ancient clay figurine that came to life as a Pokémon from exposure to a mysterious ray of light.
Pokémon Black 2 This mysterious Pokémon started life as an ancient clay figurine made over 20,000 years ago.
Pokémon White 2 This mysterious Pokémon started life as an ancient clay figurine made over 20,000 years ago.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X An ancient clay figurine that came to life as a Pokémon from exposure to a mysterious ray of light.
Pokémon Y It is said that it originates from clay dolls made by an ancient civilization.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon Ultra Moon The ancient people who made it apparently modeled it after something that descended from the sky. It fires beams from both arms.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword This mysterious Pokémon started life as an ancient clay figurine made over 20,000 years ago.
Pokémon Shield It appears to have been born from clay dolls made by ancient people. It uses telekinesis to float and move.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond An ancient clay figurine was exposed to a mysterious ray of light, and it came to life as a Pokémon.
Pokémon Shining Pearl An ancient clay figurine was exposed to a mysterious ray of light, and it came to life as a Pokémon.


Game Locations[]

Title Location(s)
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Sky Pillar
Pokémon Sapphire
Sky Pillar
Pokémon Emerald
Sky Pillar
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Evolve Baltoy
Pokémon Pearl
Evolve Baltoy
Pokémon Platinum
Evolve Baltoy
Pokémon HeartGold
Evolve Baltoy
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Relic Castle*
Pokémon White
Relic Castle*
Pokémon Black 2
Evolve Baltoy
Pokémon White 2
Evolve Baltoy
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Trade
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Sky Pillar
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Sky Pillar


Evolution[]

Baltoy
Reach level 36.
Claydol
PKMN343 PKMN344

Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 60
Attack 70
Defense 105
Sp. Attack 70
Sp. Defense 120
Speed 75
Total 500


Moveset[]

Main article: Claydol/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

Sprites
Ruby Sapphire
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Emerald
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Fire Leaf
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Diamond Pearl
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Platinum
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Heart Soul
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Black White
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Black 2 White 2
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X Y
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Sword Shield
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Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
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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.
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