While most trainers evolve Baltoy into Claydol immediately, the unevolved form has a niche with Eviolite boosting its defenses. Electric moves can't touch it, which offsets the 6 weaknesses somewhat. Known as the Clay Doll Pokemon. Can go either physical or special depending on the set.
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 while spinning around on its single foot. Some Baltoy have been seen spinning on their heads.
It was discovered in ancient ruins. While moving, it constantly spins. It stands on one foot even when asleep.
Baltoy Weakness
VulnerableBaltoy's Ground/Psychic typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Grass, Ice, Bug, Ghost, and Dark moves. It shrugs off Electric-type attacks completely. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
One evolution ahead. Baltoy grows into Claydol through a straightforward two-stage chain. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 200 total stats over Baltoy.
How to Evolve
Breed Baltoy (with patience) with 60 breeding partners from the Mineral egg group.
Ditto only
Levitate gives Baltoy passive value while it walls. Calm nature boosts Sp. Def, HP-heavy investment EVs maximize the special wall profile, and Eviolite keeps it in the game.
Best Build
Best Baltoy Moveset
- Light Screen
- Reflect
- Toxic
- Magic Coat
Recommended Teammates
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Baltoy. TMs unlock coverage across 7 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Earthquake and Earth Power into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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.
Best Locations
53 walking encounters at Lv. 7-40 for Baltoy across Sword and Shield. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
Baltoy is meant to evolve into Claydol. At 300 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Baltoy evolves into Claydol at level 36. Baltoy is the base form of this evolutionary line.
Levitate is what you want on Baltoy. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind.
At base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Baltoy is leaning toward the physical side (base 40 Attack). Defensively? Fragile — can't afford to take many hits.
Baltoy appears in 14 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Available in 14 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Baltoy spans 7 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in a solid number of games.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A