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.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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| Generation III | | Hoenn
#132 | | Kanto
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| FireRed | It appears to have been born from clay dolls made by ancient people. It uses telekinesis to float and move. |
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| Generation V | | | Unova
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| Black | An ancient clay figurine that came to life as a Pokémon from exposure to a mysterious ray of light. |
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| Black 2 | This mysterious Pokémon started life as an ancient clay figurine made over 20,000 years ago. |
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| Generation VI | | Kalos
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| X | An ancient clay figurine that came to life as a Pokémon from exposure to a mysterious ray of light. |
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| Y | It is said that it originates from clay dolls made by an ancient civilization. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Generation VIII | | Galar
#083 | | Galar
Crown Tundra #152 | | Sinnoh
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| This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus. |
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| Sword | This mysterious Pokémon started life as an ancient clay figurine made over 20,000 years ago. |
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| 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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| Brilliant Diamond | An ancient clay figurine was exposed to a mysterious ray of light, and it came to life as a Pokémon. |
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Game locations
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
Claydol is available in Sword and Shield and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
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- 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
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- 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
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BDSP
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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By transfer from another generation
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- 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
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Side game data
Evolution data
Sprites
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In the anime
Main series
Claydol in the
anime, rear view
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
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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Pokémon Generations
In The Magma Stone, Buck used a Claydol to battle a rampaging Heatran at Stark Mountain.
In the manga
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
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 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
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| More languages |  Hindi | माटीमन Maatimann | From माटी maati and मन mann |  Thai | เนนดอลล์ Nendon | Transcription of Japanese name |
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