Claydol (Pokémon)

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Claydol Clay Doll Pokémon ネンドール Nendoll #344 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. 107.9 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 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.

In the anime

Claydol in the anime

In the main series

Major appearances

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

A Claydol appeared in Rhapsody in Drew, under the ownership of Robert. He used it along with Milotic in 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.

A Claydol appeared in Ka Boom with a View!, under the ownership of Spenser. He used it as 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!.

Three Claydol appeared in Arceus and the Jewel of Life, under the ownership of Damos. In the original timeline set up by the movie, they were used by Damos, who was under Hypnosis, 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.

A wild Claydol appeared in Bucking the Treasure Trend!, where it was guarding the treasure in Dandelion Island. It proved to be a strong Pokémon, standing up to Dawn's Piplup and Ash's Torterra. It was eventually caught by Buck.

Minor appearances

A Claydol appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, where Ash battled it.

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

A Claydol appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel as a resident of 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.

In Pokémon Generations

Claydol in Pokémon Generations

A Claydol appeared in The Magma Stone, under the ownership of Buck. He used it to battle a rampaging Heatran at Stark Mountain.

In the manga

Claydol in Pokémon Adventures

In the Arceus and the Jewel of Life manga

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

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

A Claydol appeared in Dreadful Dealing with Dusclops, where it 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 was first seen in Leaping Past Lopunny.

A Claydol appeared in Interrupting Ivysaur, under the ownership of Beck. It was present during Platinum's challenge at the Battle Arcade.

A Claydol appeared inside the Sky Pillar in Omega Alpha Adventure 2.

Faba has a Claydol that first appeared in PASM24.

In the TCG

Main article: Claydol (TCG)

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 B2W2: #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 USUM: #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.

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

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 Shuffle Graucus Hall: Stage 490 Rumble World Fairy Land: Ancient Stronghold (All Areas), Legend Terrain: Tomb of Nightmares (All Areas)

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Omega Ruby	Alpha Sapphire	Light Clay (5%)

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

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 09090% 5 011 Teleport Psychic Status 0000— ——% 20 011 Harden Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 011 Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25 011 Rapid Spin Normal Physical 02020 100100% 40 Evo.Evo. Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 09090% 5 044 Rapid Spin Normal Physical 02020 100100% 40 077 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100100% 10 1010 Heal Block Psychic Status 0000— 100100% 15 1313 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 09595% 15 1616 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100100% 20 1919 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5 2222 Cosmic Power Psychic Status 0000— ——% 20 2525 Power Trick Psychic Status 0000— ——% 10 2828 Self-Destruct Normal Physical 200200 100100% 5 3131 Extrasensory Psychic Special 08080 100100% 20 3434 Guard Split Psychic Status 0000— ——% 10 3434 Power Split Psychic Status 0000— ——% 10 4040 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100100% 10 4646 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— ——% 10 5252 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— ——% 10 5858 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/HM

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM03 TM03 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM04 TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 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 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM22 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM23 TM23 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15 TM26 TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 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 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM57 TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 TM64 TM64 Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100}}100% 5 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM69 TM69 Rock Polish Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM71 TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM74 TM74 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM77 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM78 TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM80 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 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 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM92 TM92 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM99 TM99 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

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

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM Ally Switch Psychic Status — —% 15 S M US UM Drill Run Ground Physical 80 95% 10 S M US UM Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10 S M US UM Gravity Psychic Status — —% 5 S M US UM Magic Coat Psychic Status — —% 15 S M US UM Recycle Normal Status — —% 10 S M US UM Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15 S M US UM Skill Swap Psychic Status — —% 10 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 S M US UM Stealth Rock Rock Status — —% 20 S M US UM Telekinesis Psychic Status — —% 15 S M US UM Trick Psychic Status — 100% 10 S M US UM Wonder Room Psychic Status — —% 10 S M US UM Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Claydol can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Claydol cannot be tutored the move 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

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

Anime-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 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 ●●●
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: 120 Base Attack: 140 Base Defense: 236 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

Evolution

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

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

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 has the highest Special Defense base stat of all Ground-type Pokémon.

Origin

Claydol's design is similar to the 遮光器土偶 Shakōki-dogū—a "spaceman" clay figurine from the Jōmon period of Japanese history.

Name origin

Claydol is a combination of clay and idol or doll. It may also involve dreidel due to Claydol's pronunciation and its pre-evolution Baltoy's similarity to tops.

Nendoll may be a combination of 念 nen (thought), 粘土 nendo (clay), and doll. Nen is found in various compounds having to do with ESP-related phenomena, such as 念写 nensha (spirit photography) and 念動 nendō (telekinesis).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ネンドール Nendoll From 念 nen, 粘土 nendo, 念動 nendō, and doll French Kaorine From kaolin, a type of clay Spanish Claydol Same as English name German Lepumentas From Lehm, Puppe, and mentis Italian Claydol Same as English name Korean 점토도리 Zeumtodori From 점토 jeomto and 돌이 dori or doll and 이 i Mandarin Chinese 念力土偶 Niànlìtǔ'ǒu From 念力 niànlì and 土偶 tǔ'ǒu Cantonese Chinese

More languages Hindi क्लेडल Claydol Transliteration of English name

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