Claydol

Claydol is a Ground/Psychic type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.

Claydol artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 0344
Type Ground Psychic
Species Clay Doll Pokémon
Height 1.5 m (4′11″)
Weight 108.0 kg (238.1 lbs)
Abilities 1. Levitate
Local № 0132 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0170 (Black 2/White 2)
0137 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0311 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
0083 (Sword/Shield)
0152 (The Crown Tundra)

Training

EV yield 2 Sp. Def
Catch rate 90 (11.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 175
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Mineral
Gender Genderless
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 60
230 324
Attack 70
130 262
Defense 105
193 339
Sp. Atk 70
130 262
Sp. Def 120
220 372
Speed 75
139 273
Total 500 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Claydol.

Evolution chart

(Level 36)

Claydol changes

Pokédex entries

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.
FireRed
LeafGreen
It appears to have been born from clay dolls made by ancient people. It uses telekinesis to float and move.
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.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
An ancient clay figurine that came to life as a Pokémon from exposure to a mysterious ray of light.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
It is said that it originates from clay dolls made by an ancient civilization.
Black
White
An ancient clay figurine that came to life as a Pokémon from exposure to a mysterious ray of light.
Black 2
White 2
This mysterious Pokémon started life as an ancient clay figurine made over 20,000 years ago.
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.
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.
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
Shining Pearl
An ancient clay figurine was exposed to a mysterious ray of light, and it came to life as a Pokémon.

Moves learned by Claydol

Moves learnt by level up

Claydol learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
1HardenNormalStatus
1Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
1Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
1Rapid SpinNormalPhysical 50 100
1TeleportPsychicStatus
9Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
12Power TrickPsychicStatus
15PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
18Ancient PowerRockSpecial 60 100
21ImprisonPsychicStatus
24Cosmic PowerPsychicStatus
27ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial 80 100
30Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
33Self-DestructNormalPhysical 200 100
38Guard SplitPsychicStatus
38Power SplitPsychicStatus
43SandstormRockStatus
48ExplosionNormalPhysical 250 100

Moves learnt on evolution

Claydol learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90

Egg moves

Claydol does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

Moves learnt by TM

Claydol is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
04Calm MindPsychicStatus
11Sunny DayFireStatus
13Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
16Light ScreenPsychicStatus
17ProtectNormalStatus
18Rain DanceWaterStatus
20SafeguardNormalStatus
21Dazzling GleamFairySpecial 80 100
22Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
26EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
28DigGroundPhysical 80 100
29PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
30Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus
33ReflectPsychicStatus
37SandstormRockStatus
39Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus
48Skill SwapPsychicStatus
57Charge BeamElectricSpecial 50 90
58EndureNormalStatus
63Nasty PlotDarkStatus
64ExplosionNormalPhysical 250 100
67RecycleNormalStatus
68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
69Rock PolishRockStatus
70FlashNormalStatus 100
71Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
74Gyro BallSteelPhysical 100
76Stealth RockRockStatus
77Psych UpNormalStatus
80Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
82Sleep TalkNormalStatus
83BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
85Dream EaterPsychicSpecial 100 100
86Grass KnotGrassSpecial 100
87SwaggerNormalStatus 85
90SubstituteNormalStatus
92Trick RoomPsychicStatus
96StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100
98Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100

Moves learnt by level up

Claydol learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
1HardenNormalStatus
1Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
1Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
1Rapid SpinNormalPhysical 50 100
1TeleportPsychicStatus
9Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
12Power TrickPsychicStatus
15PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
18Ancient PowerRockSpecial 60 100
21ImprisonPsychicStatus
24Cosmic PowerPsychicStatus
27ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial 80 100
30Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
33Self-DestructNormalPhysical 200 100
38Guard SplitPsychicStatus
38Power SplitPsychicStatus
43SandstormRockStatus
48ExplosionNormalPhysical 250 100

Moves learnt on evolution

Claydol learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90

Egg moves

Claydol does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

Move Tutor moves

Claydol can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Expanding ForcePsychicSpecial 80 100
Scorching SandsGroundSpecial 70 100

Moves learnt by TM

Claydol is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
11Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
15DigGroundPhysical 80 100
17Light ScreenPsychicStatus
18ReflectPsychicStatus
19SafeguardNormalStatus
20Self-DestructNormalPhysical 200 100
21RestPsychicStatus
22Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
24SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
25ProtectNormalStatus
32SandstormRockStatus
33Rain DanceWaterStatus
34Sunny DayFireStatus
39FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44ImprisonPsychicStatus
48Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
49Sand TombGroundPhysical 35 85
60Power SwapPsychicStatus
61Guard SwapPsychicStatus
70Trick RoomPsychicStatus
71Wonder RoomPsychicStatus
76RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
77HexGhostSpecial 65 100
81BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
91Psychic TerrainPsychicStatus
93Eerie ImpulseElectricStatus 100

Moves learnt by TR

Claydol is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
05Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
10EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
11PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
20SubstituteNormalStatus
25PsyshockPsychicSpecial 80 100
26EndureNormalStatus
27Sleep TalkNormalStatus
33Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
34Future SightPsychicSpecial 120 100
38TrickPsychicStatus 100
40Skill SwapPsychicStatus
44Cosmic PowerPsychicStatus
46Iron DefenseSteelStatus
49Calm MindPsychicStatus
52Gyro BallSteelPhysical 100
67Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
68Nasty PlotDarkStatus
69Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
75Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
76Stealth RockRockStatus
77Grass KnotGrassSpecial 100
82Stored PowerPsychicSpecial 20 100
83Ally SwitchPsychicStatus
87Drill RunGroundPhysical 80 95
92Dazzling GleamFairySpecial 80 100
99Body PressFightingPhysical 80 100

Claydol sprites

Type Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Claydol sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Claydol sprite from Diamond & Pearl Claydol sprite from Black & White Claydol sprite from X & Y Claydol sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Claydol sprite from Sword & Shield
Shiny Claydol Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Claydol Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Claydol Shiny sprite from Black & White Claydol Shiny sprite from X & Y Claydol Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Where to find Claydol

Ruby
Sapphire
Sky Pillar
FireRed
LeafGreen
Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald Sky Pillar
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold
Evolve Baltoy
SoulSilver Trade/migrate from another game
Black
White
Relic Castle
Black 2
White 2
Evolve Baltoy
X
Y
Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Sky Pillar
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Moon Evolve Baltoy
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Axew's Eye, Lake of Outrage, Giant's Foot, Three-Point Pass
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Evolve Baltoy
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Answers to Claydol questions

Other languages

English Claydol
Japanese ネンドール (Nendoll)
German Lepumentas
French Kaorine
Italian Claydol
Spanish Claydol
Korean 점토도리 (jeomtodori)
Chinese (Simplified) 念力土偶
Chinese (Traditional) 念力土偶

 

English Clay Doll Pokémon
Japanese どぐうポケモン
German Lehmpuppen-Pokémon
French Pokémon Poupargile
Italian Pokémon Argilla
Spanish Pokémon Muñeca Barro
Korean 토우포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 泥偶宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 泥偶寶可夢

Name origin

clay
hard substance used for crockery and decorations
doll
plaything
dreidel
Jewish spinning top