Free switch-ins on Electric moves make Claydol useful in any team that needs that coverage. Levitate gives it a Ground immunity. Known as the Clay Doll Pokemon. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets.
Claydol's built to absorb hits, not race for knockouts. Balanced defenses with Sp. Def doing the heavy lifting. And the medium-fast 1M XP curve means it won't take forever to bring up, worth 2 Sp. Def EVs.
This mysterious Pokémon started life as an ancient clay figurine made over 20,000 years ago.
It appears to have been born from clay dolls made by ancient people. It uses telekinesis to float and move.
Claydol Weakness
VulnerableClaydol is weak to Water, Grass, Ice, Bug, Ghost, and Dark-type moves. On the flip side, it's immune to Electric-type moves entirely. The Ground/Psychic typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Claydol's overall bulk (60/105/120) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
Claydol is what Baltoy becomes. Breed it for Baltoy eggs (average hatch time). Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Baltoy pushed Claydol to 500 total stats. Defense saw the largest single gain at +50.
How to Evolve
Breed with Claydol to get Baltoy eggs (with patience) using 60 partners from the Mineral egg group.
Ditto only
Levitate helps Claydol stick around while dealing real damage. Rocky Helmet for chip damage on every physical hit received, max HP and Sp. Atk EVs for the right balance, and Psychic as the main threat. Not the fastest, but it doesn't need to be.
Best Build
Best Claydol Moveset
- Psychic
- Rapid Spin
- Stealth Rock
- Earth Power
Recommended Teammates
Most of Claydol's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Future Sight and Earthquake, but Normal and Rock and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
high spawn rates across 38 locations for Claydol in late-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Claydol in Sword & Shield
The path to Claydol starts with Baltoy at Lv. 7-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch BaltoyEFFORTLESSRolling FieldsSwordOverworldLv.7-1060%EarlySandstormEFFORTLESSRolling FieldsShieldOverworldLv.7-1060%EarlySandstormEFFORTLESSEast Lake AxewellSwordOverworldLv.10-1560%EarlyCaveSandstormEFFORTLESSEast Lake AxewellShieldOverworldLv.10-1560%EarlyCaveSandstormEFFORTLESSDappled GroveSwordOverworldLv.13-1560%EarlyForestIntense SunEFFORTLESSDappled GroveSwordOverworldLv.13-1560%EarlyForestSandstormEFFORTLESSDappled GroveShieldOverworldLv.13-1560%EarlyForestIntense SunEFFORTLESSDappled GroveShieldOverworldLv.13-1560%EarlyForestSandstormEFFORTLESSRolling FieldsSwordGrassLv.7-940%EarlyIntense SunEFFORTLESSRolling FieldsShieldGrassLv.7-1040%EarlyIntense SunEFFORTLESSDappled GroveSwordGrassLv.11-1540%EarlyForestSandstormEFFORTLESSDappled GroveShieldGrassLv.11-1540%EarlyForestSandstormEFFORTLESSSouth Lake MilochSwordGrassLv.11-1340%EarlyWaterIntense SunEFFORTLESSSouth Lake MilochShieldGrassLv.11-1340%EarlyWaterIntense SunEFFORTLESSRolling FieldsSwordGrassLv.7-935%EarlySandstormEFFORTLESSRolling FieldsShieldGrassLv.7-1035%EarlySandstormEFFORTLESSWest Lake AxewellSwordGrassLv.7-1130%EarlyCaveIntense SunEFFORTLESSWest Lake AxewellShieldGrassLv.7-1130%EarlyCaveIntense SunEFFORTLESSEast Lake AxewellSwordGrassLv.8-1230%EarlyCaveSandstormEFFORTLESSEast Lake AxewellShieldGrassLv.8-1230%EarlyCaveSandstormEFFORTLESSNorth Lake MilochShieldGrassLv.14-1630%EarlyWaterSandstormEFFORTLESSNorth Lake MilochSwordGrassLv.14-1630%EarlyWaterSandstormEASYRolling Fields - 2SwordOverworldLv.7-1025%EarlySandstormEASYRolling Fields - 2ShieldOverworldLv.7-1025%EarlySandstormEASYWest Lake AxewellShieldGrassLv.7-1120%EarlyCaveSandstormEASYWest Lake AxewellSwordGrassLv.7-1120%EarlyCaveSandstormEASYSouth Lake MilochSwordGrassLv.11-1320%EarlyWaterSandstormEASYSouth Lake MilochShieldGrassLv.11-1320%EarlyWaterSandstormEASYNorth Lake MilochShieldGrassLv.14-1620%EarlyWaterIntense SunEASYNorth Lake MilochSwordGrassLv.14-1620%EarlyWaterIntense SunEFFORTLESSGiant's CapSwordGrassLv.26-2830%MidIntense SunEFFORTLESSGiant's CapShieldGrassLv.26-2830%MidIntense SunEASYHammerlocke HillsSwordGrassLv.28-3025%MidIntense SunEASYHammerlocke HillsShieldGrassLv.28-3025%MidIntense SunMODERATEBridge FieldShieldOverworldLv.27-2910%MidSandstormMODERATEBridge FieldSwordOverworldLv.27-2910%MidIntense SunMODERATEBridge FieldSwordOverworldLv.27-2910%MidSandstormMODERATEBridge FieldShieldOverworldLv.27-2910%MidIntense SunMODERATEStony WildernessSwordOverworldLv.28-3010%MidNormal WeatherMODERATEStony WildernessShieldOverworldLv.28-3010%MidIntense SunMODERATEStony WildernessSwordOverworldLv.28-3010%MidSnowstormMODERATEStony WildernessShieldOverworldLv.28-3010%MidSandstormMODERATEStony WildernessShieldOverworldLv.28-3010%MidOvercastMODERATEStony WildernessSwordOverworldLv.28-3010%MidThunderstormMODERATEStony WildernessShieldOverworldLv.28-3010%MidNormal WeatherMODERATEStony WildernessSwordOverworldLv.28-3010%MidIntense SunMODERATEStony WildernessSwordOverworldLv.28-3010%MidSnowingMODERATEStony WildernessSwordOverworldLv.28-3010%MidSandstormMODERATEStony WildernessSwordOverworldLv.28-3010%MidRainingMODERATEStony WildernessSwordOverworldLv.28-3010%MidHeavy FogMODERATEStony WildernessSwordOverworldLv.28-3010%MidOvercastEFFORTLESSAxew's EyeShieldGrassLv.35-4040%LateSandstormEFFORTLESSAxew's EyeSwordGrassLv.35-4040%LateSandstorm
Step 2Claydol ✓EASYAxew's EyeShieldOverworldLv.36-4025%LateHeavy FogEASYAxew's EyeSwordOverworldLv.36-4025%LateHeavy FogMODERATEAxew's EyeShieldOverworldLv.36-405%LateSandstormMODERATEAxew's EyeSwordOverworldLv.36-405%LateSandstormEFFORTLESSLake of OutrageShieldGrassLv.50-5235%PostWaterHeavy FogEFFORTLESSLake of OutrageSwordGrassLv.50-5235%PostWaterHeavy FogEASYThree-Point PassSwordOverworldLv.60-6515%PostHeavy FogEASYThree-Point PassShieldOverworldLv.60-6515%PostSnowstormEASYThree-Point PassSwordOverworldLv.60-6515%PostOvercastEASYThree-Point PassSwordOverworldLv.60-6515%PostNormal WeatherEASYThree-Point PassSwordOverworldLv.60-6515%PostSnowstormEASYThree-Point PassShieldOverworldLv.60-6515%PostThunderstormEASYThree-Point PassShieldOverworldLv.60-6515%PostIntense SunEASYThree-Point PassShieldOverworldLv.60-6515%PostSnowingEASYThree-Point PassSwordOverworldLv.60-6515%PostThunderstormEASYThree-Point PassShieldOverworldLv.60-6515%PostRainingEASYThree-Point PassSwordOverworldLv.60-6515%PostIntense SunEASYThree-Point PassShieldOverworldLv.60-6515%PostHeavy FogEASYThree-Point PassSwordOverworldLv.60-6515%PostSnowingEASYThree-Point PassShieldOverworldLv.60-6515%PostOvercastEASYThree-Point PassSwordOverworldLv.60-6515%PostRainingEASYThree-Point PassShieldOverworldLv.60-6515%PostNormal WeatherMODERATEGiant's FootSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostNormal WeatherMODERATEGiant's FootSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostSnowstormMODERATEGiant's FootShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostThunderstormMODERATEGiant's FootShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostIntense SunMODERATEGiant's FootShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostSnowingMODERATEGiant's FootSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostThunderstormMODERATEGiant's FootShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostRainingMODERATEGiant's FootSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostIntense SunMODERATEGiant's FootShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostHeavy FogMODERATEGiant's FootSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostSnowingMODERATEGiant's FootShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostOvercastMODERATEGiant's FootSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostRainingMODERATEGiant's FootShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostNormal WeatherMODERATEGiant's FootSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostHeavy FogMODERATEGiant's FootShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostSnowstormMODERATEGiant's FootSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostOvercastor evolve from Baltoy (Step 1)
Claydol looks average on paper at 500 BST. But Levitate is why it sees play — build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier on our tier list.
Baltoy evolves into Claydol at level 36. Claydol is the fully evolved form. At 500 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
Claydol gets Levitate. But Levitate is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Claydol is a special attacker with base 70 Sp. Atk. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 75 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many.
Claydol appears in 14 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Claydol appears in 14 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through wild encounters.
- 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