No. 0344

Claydol

Clay Doll Pokémon

Official art

Claydol is a Ground/Psychic-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Bug, Ghost, Water, Grass, Ice and Dark, with a base stat total of 500. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Ground Psychic

Height: 1.5 m 4′11″
Weight: 108 kg 238.1 lbs
Base stat total: 500 Higher than 70% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen III Ruby & Sapphire

Abilities

Pokédex entryLeafGreen / Shield

It appears to have been born from clay dolls made by ancient people. It uses telekinesis to float and move.

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Base stats

HP60135–167230–324

Atk7081–134130–262

Def105112–172193–339

SpA7081–134130–262

SpD120126–189220–372

Spe7585–139139–273

Total500Higher than 70% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpD.

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Type matchups

GroundPsychicshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

BugDarkGhostGrassIceWater

Resists

½×

FightingPoisonPsychicRock

Immune to

0×

Electric

Takes normal damage from 7 types

NormalFlyingGroundSteelFireDragonFairy

With : Ground becomes 0×

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 75); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+139Max127No SP95Min85Scarf208Tailwind278

At max Speed, Claydol outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Claydol against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
139		Claydol · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
127		Claydol · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		Claydol · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

This Pokémon is to Ground; Gravity/Ingrain/Smack Down/Iron Ball nullify it.
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Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexRU

0.1% of teams · rank #284 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630 weighting · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Leftovers
Ability
Nature: Calm
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All games0.2%
1500 weighting0.1%
1630 weighting0.1%
1760 weighting0.1%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.1%

Moves

Items

Abilities

100.0%

EV spreads

Calm 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD17.8%
Sassy 252 HP / 48 Atk / 208 SpD17.2%
Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD14.8%
Careful 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD13.0%
Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe7.6%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0343BaltoyGroundPsychic
1. Level 36
  #0344ClaydolGroundPsychic

Moves

Level up 20


Evo	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Spec	150	90%	5
1	Confusion10% chance to confuse the target.	Psychic	Spec	50	100%	25
1	HardenRaises the user's Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
1	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Spec	150	90%	5
1	Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Spec	20	100%	10
1	Rapid SpinFree user from hazards/bind/Leech Seed; +1 Spe.	Normal	Phys	50	100%	40
1	TeleportUser switches out.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
9	Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Rock	Phys	60	95%	15
12	Power TrickSwitches user's Attack and Defense stats.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
15	Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.	Psychic	Spec	65	100%	20
18	Ancient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).	Rock	Spec	60	100%	5
21	ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
24	Cosmic PowerRaises the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
27	Extrasensory10% chance to make the target flinch.	Psychic	Spec	80	100%	20
30	Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ground	Spec	90	100%	10
33	Self-DestructHits adjacent Pokémon. The user faints.	Normal	Phys	200	100%	5
38	Guard SplitAverages Defense and Sp. Def stats with target.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
38	Power SplitAverages Attack and Sp. Atk stats with target.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
43	SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.	Rock	Status	—	—	10
48	ExplosionHits adjacent Pokémon. The user faints.	Normal	Phys	250	100%	5

TM / HM / TR 43


TM21	Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.	Fairy	Spec	80	100%	10
TM63	Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Dark	Status	—	—	20
TM83	Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.	Ground	Phys	60	100%	20
HM04	StrengthNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	80	100%	15
HM06	Rock Smash50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Fighting	Phys	40	100%	15
TM	Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Spec	90	100%	10
TM	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Spec	150	90%	5
TM	Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Spec	120	100%	10
TM	EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.	Ground	Phys	100	100%	10
TM	DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Ground	Phys	80	100%	10
TM	Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Spec	90	100%	10
TM	Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	15
TM	Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM	ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM	Dream EaterUser gains 1/2 HP inflicted. Sleeping target only.	Psychic	Spec	100	100%	15
TM	FlashLowers the target's accuracy by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
TM	ExplosionHits adjacent Pokémon. The user faints.	Normal	Phys	250	100%	5
TM	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM	Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Rock	Phys	75	90%	10
TM	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.	Rock	Status	—	—	10
TM	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.	Normal	Status	—	85%	15
TM	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	SafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status.	Normal	Status	—	—	25
TM	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM	Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ghost	Spec	80	100%	15
TM	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM	RecycleRestores the item the user last used.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
TM	Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Rock	Phys	60	95%	15
TM	Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM	Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target.	Steel	Phys	—	100%	5
TM	Rock PolishRaises the user's Speed by 2.	Rock	Status	—	—	20
TM	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Phys	150	90%	5
TM	Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM	Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.	Rock	Phys	100	80%	5
TM	Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.	Rock	Status	—	—	20
TM	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Spec	—	100%	20
TM	Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.	Electric	Spec	50	90%	10

Biology

It is said to have been created 20,000 years ago as a mud doll or clay statue and animated by an unknown ray of light. Because its body melts in rain, it wraps itself with a coat of psychic energy.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#588 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Clay Doll Pokémon
: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Black

: Rough Terrain
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Hoenn#132Updated Unova#170New Hoenn#137Updated Alola#311Updated Ula’ula#132Galar#083Crown Tundra#152

The ancient people who made it apparently modeled it after something that descended from the sky. It fires beams from both arms.
Ultra Moon
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 Sun
This mysterious Pokémon started life as an ancient clay figurine made over 20,000 years ago.
Black 2 · White 2 · Sword
It is said that it originates from clay dolls made by an ancient civilization.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y
An ancient clay figurine that came to life as a Pokémon from exposure to a mysterious ray of light.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · X
It appears to have been born from clay dolls made by ancient people. It uses telekinesis to float and move.
FireRed · LeafGreen · Shield
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.
Emerald
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.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
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.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

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

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

: 2 SpD
: 90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 175
: Medium

Breeding

: Mineral
: Genderless
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Baltoy: Level 36.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 7 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den O)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Bed (Max Den R)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's FootSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Path to the Peak (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Snowslide Slope (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Three-Point PassWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65

Sword: The Crown Tundra 7 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den O)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den R)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's FootSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Path to the Peak (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Snowslide Slope (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Three-Point PassWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65

Shield 9 areas

Axew's EyeWalking in the overworld · Lv 36–60
Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
Dappled GroveSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
Dusty BowlSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 41–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Sword 9 areas

Axew's EyeWalking in the overworld · Lv 36–60
Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
Dappled GroveSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
Dusty BowlSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 41–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

White 1 area

Relic Castle (D)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–50

Black 1 area

Relic Castle (D)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–50

Emerald 3 areas

Sky Pillar (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Sky Pillar (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Sky Pillar (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–37

Sapphire 3 areas

Sky Pillar (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–50
Sky Pillar (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–53
Sky Pillar (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–56

Ruby 3 areas

Sky Pillar (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–50
Sky Pillar (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–53
Sky Pillar (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–56

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.