Claydol (#0344) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP60120–167230–324

Atk7067–134130–262

Def10599–172193–339

SpA7067–134130–262

SpD120112–189220–372

Spe7572–139139–273

Total500Higher than 70% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 75). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+139Max127No SP95Min85Scarf208Tailwind278

At max Speed, Claydol outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Dark2×Ghost2×Grass2×Ice2×Water2×

Resists

Fighting½×Poison½×Psychic½×Rock½×

Immune to

Electric0×

Takes normal damage from 7 types

NormalFlyingGroundSteelFireDragonFairy

With Levitate: Ground becomes 0×

Abilities

Levitate
Evades Ground moves.

Competitive

National DexRU

0.06% of teams · rank #284 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630+ rating · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Calm
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD

Rapid Spin
Stealth Rock
Teleport
Toxic

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.18%
Rated 1500+0.1%
Rated 1630+0.06%
Rated 1760+0.06%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.06%

Moves

Rapid Spin86.4%
Stealth Rock63.5%
Teleport50.5%
Toxic35.4%
Earthquake33.9%
Future Sight19.8%
Earth Power18.1%
Scorching Sands15.4%
Stored Power11.8%
Magic Coat11.2%

Items

Leftovers49.8%
Psychium Z22.3%
Rocky Helmet10.2%
Weakness Policy9.7%
Focus Sash3.3%
Colbur Berry2%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Calm 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD17.8%
Sassy 252 HP / 48 Atk / 208 SpD17.2%
Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD14.8%
Careful 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD13%
Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe7.6%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0343BaltoyGroundPsychic
1. Level 36#0344ClaydolGroundPsychic

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 20

EvoHyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

1ConfusionHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec50100%25

1HardenRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——30

1Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

1Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

1Rapid SpinFrees the user from binding moves, removes Leech Seed, and blows away Spikes.NormalPhys50100%40

1TeleportImmediately ends wild battles. No effect otherwise.PsychicStatus——20

9Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

12Power TrickUser swaps Attack and Defense.PsychicStatus——10

15PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

18Ancient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5

21ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

24Cosmic PowerRaises the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

27ExtrasensoryHas a 10% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicSpec80100%20

30Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

33Self-DestructUser faints.NormalPhys200100%5

38Guard SplitAverages Defense and Special Defense with the target.PsychicStatus——10

38Power SplitAverages Attack and Special Attack with the target.PsychicStatus——10

43SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

48ExplosionUser faints.NormalPhys250100%5

TM / HM / TR 43

TM21Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

TM63Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

TM83BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

HM04StrengthInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys80100%15

HM06Rock SmashHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.FightingPhys40100%15

TMIce BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TMHyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TMSolar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TMEarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TMDigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TMPsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TMDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

TMLight ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TMReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TMDream EaterOnly works on sleeping Pokémon. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.PsychicSpec100100%15

TMFlashLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

TMExplosionUser faints.NormalPhys250100%5

TMRestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TMRock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TMSubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TMProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMSandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TMEndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMSwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

TMSleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TMSafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25

TMRain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TMSunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TMPsych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TMShadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TMFacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TMRecycleUser recovers the item it last used up.NormalStatus——10

TMSkill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10

TMRock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TMCalm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TMGyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

TMRock PolishRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.RockStatus——20

TMGiga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TMTrick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5

TMStone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TMStealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TMGrass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TMCharge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Clay Doll Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Black
Shape
Habitat: Rough Terrain
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Hoenn#132Updated Unova#170New Hoenn#137Updated Alola#311Updated Ula’ula#132Galar#083Crown Tundra#152

The ancient people who made it apparently modeled it after something that descended from the sky. It fires beams from both arms.
Ultra Moon
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.
Ultra Sun
This mysterious Pokémon started life as an ancient clay figurine made over 20,000 years ago.
Black 2 · White 2 · Sword
It is said that it originates from clay dolls made by an ancient civilization.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y
An ancient clay figurine that came to life as a Pokémon from exposure to a mysterious ray of light.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · X
It appears to have been born from clay dolls made by ancient people. It uses telekinesis to float and move.
FireRed · LeafGreen · Shield
A CLAYDOL sleeps while hovering in midair. Its arms are separate from its body. They are kept floating by the Pokémon’s manipulation of psychic power.
Emerald
CLAYDOL is an enigma that appeared from a clay statue made by an ancient civilization dating back 20,000 years. This Pokémon shoots beams from both its hands.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
CLAYDOL are said to be dolls of mud made by primitive humans and brought to life by exposure to a mysterious ray. This Pokémon moves about while levitating.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: ネンドール
Japanese (romaji): Nendoll
Korean: 점토도리
Chinese (Traditional): 念力土偶
Chinese (Simplified): 念力土偶
French: Kaorine
German: Lepumentas
Spanish: Claydol
Italian: Claydol

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 SpD
Catch rate: 90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 175
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Mineral
Gender: Genderless
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 7 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den O)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Bed (Max Den R)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's FootSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Path to the Peak (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Snowslide Slope (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Three-Point PassWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65

Sword: The Crown Tundra 7 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den O)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den R)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's FootSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Path to the Peak (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Snowslide Slope (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Three-Point PassWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65

Shield 9 areas

Axew's EyeWalking in the overworld · Lv 36–60
Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
Dappled GroveSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
Dusty BowlSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 41–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Sword 9 areas

Axew's EyeWalking in the overworld · Lv 36–60
Bridge FieldSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
Dappled GroveSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
Dusty BowlSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 41–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 42–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

White 1 area

Relic Castle (D)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–50

Black 1 area

Relic Castle (D)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–50

Emerald 3 areas

Sky Pillar (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Sky Pillar (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Sky Pillar (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–37

Sapphire 3 areas

Sky Pillar (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–50
Sky Pillar (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–53
Sky Pillar (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–56

Ruby 3 areas

Sky Pillar (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–50
Sky Pillar (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–53
Sky Pillar (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–56