Is Claydol Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Ground/Psychic with AbilityLevitate and balanced defenses. Handles Kiawe, Sophocles, and parts of Molayne's team. Doesn't hit hard enough to solo bosses, but the typing lets it contribute against many of them.
Baltoy trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.
Baltoy trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
Lana's team hits Baltoy's weaknesses hard.
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Baltoy has the type edge here and should clean up Kiawe's team.
Baltoy trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Baltoy trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Sophocles's typing presses Baltoy's defenses.
Acerola's team hits Baltoy's weaknesses hard.
Nanu's team hits Baltoy's weaknesses hard.
Mina's team hits Baltoy's weaknesses hard.
Hapu's team hits Baltoy's weaknesses hard.
Claydol trades roughly evenly with Molayne's team.
Claydol has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Claydol trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Claydol trades roughly evenly with Kahili's team.
Claydol trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Catch Baltoy on Haina Desert (walking, Lv 32-35). Alternate S.O.S. encounters; UNCOMMON; Called by Dugtrio (Alolan Dugtrio).
Your Baltoy should hit Level 36 before you reach Molayne, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Claydol in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
No wild encounters for Claydol. The 2-stage line runs through Baltoy, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 36 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Claydol in USUM
Step 1Catch BaltoyHaina DesertLv.32-35GrassUltra MoonSOS from Dugtrio (Alolan Dugtrio)
Step 2Claydol ✓
Claydol Weakness
Claydol is weak to Water, Grass, Ice, Bug, Ghost, and Dark. 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Ice, Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Poison, Psychic, Rock |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
What is Claydol Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Claydol
 Vullaby Dark | C | |
 Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Murkrow builds →Thief 2x50-60% Astonish 2x20-24% | ||
 Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Jynx builds →Frost Breath 2x56-66% Thief 2x22-28% Lick 2x12-16% | ||
 Petilil Grass | C | |
 Inkay DarkPsychic | D | |
 Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Glaceon builds →Frost Breath 2x54-65% Bite 2x23-28% | ||
Vullaby Dark | C | |
 Grovyle Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Grovyle builds →Mega Drain 2x51-60% Pursuit 2x17-22% Fury Cutter 2x17-22% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Murkrow builds →Thief 2x46-55% Astonish 2x17-22% | ||
Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Jynx builds →Frost Breath 2x51-60% Thief 2x20-25% Lick 2x12-15% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Glaceon builds →Frost Breath 2x58-70% Bite 2x25-30% | ||
Vullaby Dark | C | |
Grovyle Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Grovyle builds →Mega Drain 2x55-65% Pursuit 2x18-23% Fury Cutter 2x18-23% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Murkrow builds →Thief 2x50-60% Astonish 2x18-23% | ||
Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Jynx builds →Frost Breath 2x55-65% Thief 2x25-30% Lick 2x13-17% | ||
Grovyle Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Grovyle builds →Energy Ball 2x57-69% Pursuit 2x19-23% Fury Cutter 2x19-23% | ||
 Ivysaur GrassPoison | C | |
Vullaby Dark | C | |
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Glaceon builds →Frost Breath 2x54-64% Bite 2x24-29% | ||
 Dartrix Grass | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Dartrix builds →Energy Ball 2x54-64% Ominous Wind 2x24-29% | ||
Grovyle Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Grovyle builds →Energy Ball 2x60-71% Pursuit 2x19-23% Fury Cutter 2x19-23% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Glaceon builds →Frost Breath 2x56-68% Bite 2x25-30% | ||
Ivysaur GrassPoison | C | |
 Ariados BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Ariados builds →Leech Life 2x64-75% Sucker Punch 2x38-45% Shadow Sneak 2x23-28% Absorb 2x16-20% | ||
Vullaby Dark | C | |
 Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Honchkrow builds →Sucker Punch 2x70-84% Shadow Ball 2x43-52% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
 Decidueye GrassGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Decidueye builds →Leaf Storm 2x97-114%KO Phantom Force 2x81-96% U-turn 2x41-49% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Glaceon builds →Ice Beam 2x84-99% Shadow Ball 2x51-60% Bite 2x24-29% | ||
 Primarina WaterFairy | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Popplio (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Primarina builds →Sparkling Aria 2x84-99% Ice Beam 2x56-66% Energy Ball 2x56-66% Shadow Ball 2x48-58% | ||
Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Honchkrow builds →Sucker Punch 2x68-80% Shadow Ball 2x41-48% | ||
Ivysaur GrassPoison | C | |
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Volcarona builds →Bug Buzz 2x83-98% Absorb 2x25-30% | ||
 Torterra GrassGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Torterra builds →Wood Hammer 2x102-120%KO Bite 2x35-42% | ||
Decidueye GrassGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Decidueye builds →Leaf Storm 2x93-110%KO Phantom Force 2x76-90% U-turn 2x39-47% Sucker Punch 2x39-47% | ||
 Lilligant Grass | C | |
 Sceptile Grass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Sceptile builds →Solar Beam 2x148-174%KO X-Scissor 2x37-44% Night Slash 2x32-39% | ||
Decidueye GrassGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Decidueye builds →Solar Beam 2x141-166%KO Phantom Force 2x77-91% U-turn 2x39-47% Sucker Punch 2x39-47% | ||
Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Chandelure builds →Solar Beam 2x129-152%KO Shadow Ball 2x79-93% Thief 2x21-25% | ||
 Exeggutor GrassPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Exeggutor builds →Solar Beam 2x172-203%KO Thief 2x31-37% Infestation 2x13-15% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Sceptile Grass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Sceptile builds →Solar Beam 2x149-175%KO X-Scissor 2x38-45% Night Slash 2x33-39% | ||
Decidueye GrassGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Decidueye builds →Solar Beam 2x143-168%KO Phantom Force 2x78-92% U-turn 2x40-47% Sucker Punch 2x40-47% | ||
Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Dugtrio's Sucker Punch hits Claydol for 34-40%.
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Torkoal builds →Rapid Spin8-9% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake24-29% Stone Edge12-14% Sucker Punch 2x34-40% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves View Probopass builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Stunfisk builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemWeakness Policy NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Golem builds →Earthquake30-35% Stone Edge15-18% Explosion75-88% | ||
Claydol Evolutions
Claydol is what Baltoy becomes. Breed it for Baltoy eggs (average hatch time). No compatible 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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Claydol is genderless — breed with Ditto to produce Baltoy eggs. Part of the Mineral egg group.
Ditto onlyUSUM Claydol Best Moveset
105 Defense and 120 Sp. Def with AbilityLevitate granting Ground immunity on top of Ground/Psychic typing. MoveStealth Rock and MoveRapid Spin handle hazards on both sides. But 70 offenses from both stats mean the moveset cannot threaten anything while performing utility. D-tier through hazard management on a Pokemon nothing respects offensively.
Best Build
Claydol best EVs are HP and Speed
Bulky Support Moveset
- Earth Power
- Rapid Spin
- Psychic
- Toxic
Moves List
The level-up pool tells the story here. Claydol learns Hyper Beam and Self-Destruct naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Coverage across 9 types extends the reach beyond that.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
If it gets wet, its body melts. When rain starts to fall, it wraps its whole body up with its psychic powers to protect itself.
The ancient people who made it apparently modeled it after something that descended from the sky. It fires beams from both arms.
Claydol Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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. Earthpower with Leftovers is the standard set.
Claydol gets Levitate. But Levitate is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Claydol is a mixed attacker with base 70 Attack and 70 Sp. Atk. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 75 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, the core moveset is Earthpower, Rapid Spin, Psychic, and Toxic. Earthpower leads at 0% usage. Psychic provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Claydol appears in 14 games across 8 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through wild encounters.
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