Is Claydol Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?
Ground/Psychic with AbilityLevitate removing Ground as a weakness. Trade-only. If imported, handles Surge through Ground and contributes against Bruno through Psychic. Defensively solid after Levitate.
Baltoy has the type edge here and should clean up Brock's team.
Misty's team hits Baltoy's weaknesses hard.
Baltoy has the type edge here and should clean up Lt. Surge's team.
Baltoy trades roughly evenly with Erika's team.
Baltoy trades roughly evenly with Koga's team.
Baltoy trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.
Baltoy has the type edge here and should clean up Blaine's team.
Baltoy has the type edge here and should clean up Giovanni's team.
Baltoy trades roughly evenly with Lorelei's team.
Baltoy has the type edge here and should clean up Bruno's team.
Baltoy trades roughly evenly with Agatha's team.
Baltoy trades roughly evenly with Lance's team.
Terry's team hits Baltoy's weaknesses hard.
Claydol cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. On GBA, cross-region trading unlocks post-game after Celio's Sevii Islands Ruby & Sapphire quest. The Switch re-release supports only one-way transfers out to Pokemon HOME. Alternatively, transfer the pre-evolution and level it up to Lv 36.
- LV 19NormalSelf-Destruct200100%5
- After Lt. Surge
- TM28GroundDig120100%10
- LV 36NormalHyper Beam15090%5
- After Sabrina
- TUTORPsychicDream Eater150100%15
- TM29PsychicPsychic135100%10
- After Giovanni
- TM26GroundEarthquake150100%10
- TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
- LV 55NormalExplosion250100%5
- Post-Game
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
How to Get Claydol in FireRed & LeafGreen
Claydol evolves from Baltoy at level 36. The long 36-level grind follows a Hoenn trade, since Baltoy only spawns in Gen 3 Hoenn ruins. No Kanto shortcut exists.
How to Obtain Claydol in FRLG
Step 1Obtain BaltoyCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Ruby & SapphireAvailableCatch in Ruby & Sapphire via Walking · Route 111, then trade to the current game via link cable.CARTRIDGE TRADEfrom EmeraldAvailableCatch in Emerald via Walking · Route 111, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCELATER APPEARANCELATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Route 3 · Swarm active.LATER APPEARANCELATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Route 111.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Walking · Haina Desert · Alternate S.O.S. encounters.HOME TRANSFERNot TradeablePokemon HOME on Switch FireRed & LeafGreen is permanently deposit-only — once it launches, Baltoy can be sent from this game into HOME, but never transferred in.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
What is Claydol Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Claydol
 Wartortle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) | ||
 Butterfree Bug | C | |
 Ivysaur GrassPoison | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Bulbasaur (Pallet Town Gift) | ||
 Beedrill BugPoison | C | |
 Paras BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Paras builds →Thief 2x16-20% Bullet Seed 2x10-12% | ||
Wartortle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) | ||
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Ivysaur GrassPoison | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Bulbasaur (Pallet Town Gift) | ||
Beedrill BugPoison | C | |
Paras BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Paras builds →Thief 2x16-20% Bullet Seed 2x10-12% | ||
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Vaporeon builds →Waterfall 2x65-77% Ice Beam 2x49-59% Shadow Ball 2x33-39% | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Gyarados builds →Waterfall 2x43-51% Ice Beam 2x33-39% Bite 2x22-27% | ||
Wartortle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Wartortle builds →Waterfall 2x43-51% Ice Beam 2x34-41% Bite 2x22-27% | ||
Ivysaur GrassPoison | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Bulbasaur (Pallet Town Gift) | ||
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Butterfree builds →Giga Drain 2x28-34% Shadow Ball 2x27-32% Thief 2x21-24% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x77-91% Ice Beam 2x51-61% Bite 2x33-39% Shadow Ball 2x33-39% | ||
 Exeggutor GrassPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Exeggutor builds →Giga Drain 2x55-65% Thief 2x25-30% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Gyarados builds →Surf 2x49-59% Ice Beam 2x33-39% Bite 2x22-26% | ||
Wartortle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Wartortle builds →Surf 2x52-62% Ice Beam 2x35-41% Bite 2x24-28% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Bulbasaur (Pallet Town Gift) | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x77-91% Ice Beam 2x51-61% Bite 2x33-39% Shadow Ball 2x33-39% | ||
Exeggutor GrassPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Exeggutor builds →Giga Drain 2x55-65% Thief 2x25-30% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Lapras builds →Surf 2x63-75% Ice Beam 2x63-75% | ||
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Magikarp (Route 4 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Gyarados builds →Surf 2x49-59% Ice Beam 2x33-39% Bite 2x22-26% | ||
Wartortle Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Wartortle builds →Surf 2x52-62% Ice Beam 2x35-41% Bite 2x24-28% | ||
Exeggutor GrassPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Exeggutor builds →Solar Beam 2x102-120%KO Thief 2x24-28% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x74-87% Ice Beam 2x49-58% Bite 2x31-38% Shadow Ball 2x31-36% | ||
Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Bulbasaur (Pallet Town Gift) | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Lapras builds →Surf 2x60-71% Ice Beam 2x60-71% | ||
 Blastoise Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Squirtle (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Blastoise builds →Surf 2x60-71% Ice Beam 2x40-47% Bite 2x27-31% | ||
Exeggutor GrassPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Exeggutor builds →Solar Beam 2x105-124%KO Thief 2x25-30% | ||
 Articuno Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Articuno builds →Ice Beam 2x67-80% Water Pulse 2x29-34% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x76-89% Ice Beam 2x50-59% Bite 2x33-39% Shadow Ball 2x31-37% | ||
Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Bulbasaur (Pallet Town Gift) | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Lapras builds →Hydro Pump 2x77-91% Ice Beam 2x62-73% | ||
Exeggutor GrassPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Exeggutor builds →Solar Beam 2x104-123%KO Thief 2x24-28% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Heracross builds →Megahorn 2x117-138%KO Thief 2x11-13% | ||
 Suicune Water | A | |
Obtain MethodRoaming Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Suicune builds →Surf 2x63-75% Ice Beam 2x42-50% Bite 2x28-32% | ||
Articuno Ice | B | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Articuno builds →Ice Beam 2x66-78% Water Pulse 2x28-34% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Celadon City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Vaporeon builds →Hydro Pump 2x94-110%KO Ice Beam 2x49-58% Bite 2x32-38% Shadow Ball 2x31-37% | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Regirock deals 74-87% with Explosion.
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemMagnet NatureModest Moves View Magneton builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Electrode builds →Explosion28-33% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Regirock builds →Explosion74-87% Rock Slide11-13% Superpower18-21% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMagmaarmor ItemLeftovers NatureBrave Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Camerupt builds →Earthquake28-33% Explosion70-82% Fire Blast25-29% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Claydol View Weezing builds →Sludge Bomb9-10% Explosion49-57% | ||
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 onlyFRLG Claydol Best Moveset
Ground/Psychic with AbilityLevitate removing the Ground weakness, creating a unique defensive profile immune to its own type's strongest move. MoveEarthquake for Ground TermStab, MovePsychic for Psychic coverage, and MoveRapid Spin for hazard removal. The moveset provides spin support with dual TermStab and Ground immunity.
Best Build
Claydol best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Rapid Spin
- Earthquake
- Explosion
- Psychic
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
The level-up pool tells the story here. Claydol learns Self-Destruct and Hyper Beam naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Normal and Rock coverage and more 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
It appears to have been born from clay dolls made by ancient people. It uses telekinesis to float and move.
Claydol FireRed & LeafGreen Guide
No. Claydol isn't catchable in FireRed & LeafGreen. Catch one in Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald, then trade it over.
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