Baltoy Best Moveset
Ground/Psychic pre-evo with AbilityLevitate granting Ground immunity. 40/40 offenses across 55/70 defenses at 55 Speed. The moveset can't compete. One evolution from Claydol where 105/120 defensive stats give the utility set real bulk.
Baltoy saw minimal competitive use in Gen III (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald). This was Baltoy's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Levitate with Sitrus Berry, favoring a Careful nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Baltoy best EVs are Attack and Defense
Bulky Support Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Explosion
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Baltoy saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). Baltoy maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Levitate with Oranberry, favoring a Bold nature.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Rapid Spin
- Earth Power
- Explosion
Recommended Teammates
Baltoy saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Baltoy maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Levitate with Eviolite, favoring a Careful nature.
Wall Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Toxic
- Stealth Rock
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Baltoy saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Baltoy maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Levitate with Leftovers, favoring a Relaxed nature.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Rapid Spin
- Psychic
- Earth Power
Recommended Teammates
Baltoy saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Baltoy maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Levitate with Eviolite, favoring a Hardy nature.
Support Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
- Earth Power
Recommended Teammates
Baltoy saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Baltoy maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Levitate with Eviolite, favoring a Calm nature.
Wall Moveset
- Light Screen
- Reflect
- Toxic
- Magic Coat
Recommended Teammates
Baltoy Weakness
Baltoy's Ground/Psychic typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Grass, Ice, Bug, Ghost, and Dark. It shrugs off Electric-type attacks completely. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Ice, Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Poison, Psychic, Rock |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
What is Baltoy Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Baltoy
Rillaboom can KO Baltoy with Wood Hammer (459-540%). Greninja threatens a KO with Surf (199-234%). Baxcalibur deals 72-86% with Icicle Spear.
 Rillaboom Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Baltoy View Rillaboom builds →Knock Off 2x166-195%KO U Turn 2x179-211%KO Wood Hammer 2x459-540%KO | ||
 Greninja WaterDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBattlebond ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Baltoy View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse 2x177-208%KO Ice Beam 2x133-156%KO Surf 2x199-234%KO | ||
 Baxcalibur DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThermalexchange ItemLoaded Dice NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Baltoy View Baxcalibur builds →Icicle Spear 2x72-86% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves View Volcarona builds →
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 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Baltoy View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x173-204%KO Energy Ball 2x130-153%KO Flamethrower97-114%KO | ||
Evolution
One evolution ahead. Baltoy grows into Claydol through a straightforward two-stage chain. No compatible partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 200 total stats over Baltoy. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Baltoy is genderless and can only breed with Ditto. Part of the Mineral egg group.
Ditto onlyHow to Get Baltoy
Baltoy appears at decent spawn rates across 10 spots in early-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Baltoy in BDSP
Baltoy is your first catch on the way to Baltoy. You'll find walking and special encounters from Lv. 14-63 across 10 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Baltoy ✓Route 206Lv.14-16Using PokeRadarRate 22%Big Bluff CavernLv.58-63CavePost-gameDazzling CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameRocky CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameStargleam CavernLv.58-63CavePost-game
Step 2Evolve into Claydol
Baltoy is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 53 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Where To Catch Baltoy in SwSh
Baltoy is your first catch on the way to Baltoy. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-65 across 91 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Baltoy ✓Rolling FieldsLv.7-10OverworldRate 60%SandstormEast Lake AxewellLv.10-15OverworldRate 60%SandstormDappled GroveLv.13-15OverworldRate 60%Intense SunDappled GroveLv.13-15OverworldRate 60%SandstormRolling FieldsLv.7-10GrassShieldRate 40%Intense SunRolling FieldsLv.7-9GrassSwordRate 40%Intense SunDappled GroveLv.11-15GrassRate 40%SandstormSouth Lake MilochLv.11-13GrassRate 40%Intense SunRolling FieldsLv.7-10GrassShieldRate 35%SandstormRolling FieldsLv.7-9GrassSwordRate 35%SandstormWest Lake AxewellLv.7-11CaveRate 30%Intense SunEast Lake AxewellLv.8-12CaveRate 30%SandstormNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 30%SandstormRolling Fields - 2Lv.7-10OverworldRate 25%SandstormWest Lake AxewellLv.7-11CaveRate 20%SandstormSouth Lake MilochLv.11-13GrassRate 20%SandstormNorth Lake MilochLv.14-16GrassRate 20%Intense SunGiant's CapLv.26-28GrassRate 30%Intense SunHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 25%Intense SunBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 10%SandstormBridge FieldLv.27-29OverworldRate 10%Intense SunStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldSwordRate 10%Heavy FogStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldSwordRate 10%SnowingStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%OvercastStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%SandstormStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldSwordRate 10%ThunderstormStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%Normal WeatherStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%Intense SunStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldSwordRate 10%RainingStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldSwordRate 10%SnowstormAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 40%Sandstorm
Step 2Catch or Evolve into ClaydolAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 25%Heavy FogAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 5%SandstormLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassRate 35%Heavy FogThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%OvercastThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%SnowingThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%Normal WeatherThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%RainingThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%ThunderstormThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%SnowstormThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%Heavy FogThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 15%Intense SunGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Normal WeatherGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%RainingGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%ThunderstormGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%SnowstormGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Heavy FogGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Intense SunGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%OvercastGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Snowingor evolve from Baltoy (Step 1)
moderate rates for Baltoy across 1 locations in late-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Baltoy in USUM
Step 1Baltoy ✓Haina DesertLv.32-35GrassUltra MoonSOS from Dugtrio (Alolan Dugtrio)
Step 2Evolve into Claydol
Baltoy can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Baltoy from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Sword & Shield and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Baltoy in SM
- Step 1Baltoy ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Claydol with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Baltoy egg.CARTRIDGE TRADEAvailableCatch in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Walking · Haina Desert · Alternate S.O.S. encounters, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Ruby & SapphireNot TradeableAppears in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Route 111. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom EmeraldNot TradeableAppears in Emerald via Walking · Route 111. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Pokeradar · Route 206. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Pokeradar · Route 206. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Route 3 · Swarm active. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Relic Castle. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Claydol
Base Stats
Sp. Def and Defense carry most of Baltoy's stat budget. HP's the obvious dump stat. Easy to catch and yields 1 Sp. Def EV. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It moves by spinning on its foot. It is a rare Pokémon that was discovered in ancient ruins.
Baltoy Guide
You can run Baltoy through the first few routes without issues. 300 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Claydol as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Available in 14 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Baltoy spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in a solid number of games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves