Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Claydol

Claydol

Clay Doll Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Claydol is a Ground and Psychic Type Clay Doll Pokémon, with a 11.8% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Claydol can be found with Levitate as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 2 Special Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Calm Nature, based on 500 combined Base Stats.

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Claydol Stats & Abilities
Claydol Evolutions
Claydol Locations
Claydol Weakness
Claydol Best Moves
Claydol Level Up Moves
Claydol TM Moves
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Claydol Stats and Abilities

Based on Claydol Base IVs we consider this pokemon B-Tier choice. Claydol Highest IV Stat is Special Defense 120 and the Lowest being Attack 70.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	60	230	324
E	Attack	70	130	262
D	Defense	105	193	339
D	Special Attack	70	130	262
C	Special Defense	120	220	372
E	Speed	75	139	273
B	Total	500


Claydol	Detail
Best Nature	Calm ↑ +10% Special Defense ↓ -10% Attack
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance	5% Light Clay
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Bitter Dislikes: Spicy
EV Yield	2 Special Defense
Growth Rate	Medium Fast
Catch Rate	90 (11.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Mineral
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)


Abilities	Description
Levitate Ability 1	Levitate causes the Pokémon to be raised (like Flying-type Pokémon).

How To Evolve Claydol in BDSP

Baltoy requires (Level 36) to evolve into Claydol.


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution
Baltoy	Level 36 →	Claydol

Where To Find Claydol in BDSP

Claydol has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Route 206	20 - 5%	Baltoy Lv. 15-16
Stargleam Cavern	National	Baltoy Lv. 16-63
Rocky Cave	National	Baltoy Lv. 16-63
Dazzling Cave	National	Baltoy Lv. 16-63
Big Bluff Cavern	National	Baltoy Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Claydol Weakness

Claydol is a Ground and Psychic Type pokemon. This will cause Claydol to take More Damage from Water, Grass, Ice, Bug, Ghost, Dark Type Moves, and Less Damage from Poison, Rock, Fighting, Psychic, Electric Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Claydol Weaknesses


Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Water Grass Ice Bug Ghost Dark
0.5x Less Damage	Poison Rock Fighting Psychic
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage	Electric

What pokemon is Claydol Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Palkia
S	Kyogre
S	Tyranitar
S	Celebi
S	Darkrai

What pokemon is Claydol Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Mewtwo
S	Lugia
S	Tyranitar
S	Celebi
S	Metagross

Best Moves Claydol in BDSP

Best Moveset for Claydol Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
48	Explosion	Physical	250	100	5	User faints.
33	Self-Destruct	Physical	200	100	5	User faints.
1	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
30	Earth Power	Special	135	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.

Best Moveset for Claydol TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM64	Explosion	Physical	250	100	5	User faints.
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM22	Solar Beam	Special	120	100	10	Charges on first turn, attacks on second.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Claydol Lv Up Moves

Claydol TM Moves

Claydol Level Up Moves

List of Moves Claydol can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
1	Teleport	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Allows user to flee wild battles; also warps player to last PokéCenter.
1	Harden	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Defense.
1	Mud-Slap	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
1	Rapid Spin	Power: 20 Acc: 100 PP: 40 Physical Removes effects of trap moves.
1	Confusion	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special May confuse opponent.
9	Rock Tomb	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
12	Power Trick	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User's own Attack and Defense switch.
15	Psybeam	Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
18	Ancient Power	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Special May raise all user's stats at once.
21	Imprison	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Opponent is unable to use moves that the user also knows.
24	Cosmic Power	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Defense and Special Defense.
27	Extrasensory	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May cause flinching.
30	Earth Power	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
33	Self-Destruct	Power: 200 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User faints.
38	Guard Split	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Averages Defense and Special Defense with the target.
38	Power Split	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Averages Attack and Special Attack with the target.
43	Sandstorm	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
48	Explosion	Power: 250 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User faints.

Claydol TM Moves

List of Moves Claydol can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM04	Calm Mind	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM13	Ice Beam	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May freeze opponent.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM16	Light Screen	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM20	Safeguard	Power: — Acc: — PP: 25 Status The user's party is protected from status conditions.
TM21	Dazzling Gleam	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Hits all adjacent opponents.
TM22	Solar Beam	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM26	Earthquake	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM28	Dig	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM29	Psychic	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM30	Shadow Ball	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM33	Reflect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
TM37	Sandstorm	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM48	Skill Swap	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status The user swaps Abilities with the opponent.
TM57	Charge Beam	Power: 50 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Special May raise user's Special Attack.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM63	Nasty Plot	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Special Attack.
TM64	Explosion	Power: 250 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User faints.
TM67	Recycle	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User's used hold item is restored.
TM68	Giga Impact	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM69	Rock Polish	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
TM70	Flash	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
TM71	Stone Edge	Power: 100 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM74	Gyro Ball	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical The slower the user, the stronger the attack.
TM76	Stealth Rock	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Damages opponent switching into battle.
TM77	Psych Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Copies the opponent's stat changes.
TM80	Rock Slide	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM85	Dream Eater	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on a sleeping opponent.
TM86	Grass Knot	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM92	Trick Room	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Slower Pokémon move first in the turn for 5 turns.
TM96	Strength	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

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