claydol

Claydol is a Ground/Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Ground / Psychic

Abilities:

• Levitate: Grants immunity to Ground-type moves and the effects of Spikes, Toxic Spikes, and Arena Trap.

Physical Characteristics:

• Claydol is a large, dark brown, ancient-looking Pokémon resembling a clay doll or statue.
• It has a spherical body with a pair of stubby arms and short legs.
• Its body is covered in orange patterns, and it features several round eyes encircling its head, which give it a mystical appearance.
• The eyes can emit psychic energy, which is a key feature for its abilities.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Claydol are typically found in arid, desert environments and ancient ruins, reflecting their origin as animated clay figures.
• These Pokémon are known to move by levitating, which they do using their psychic powers.
• They are often seen in groups, resembling a group of mysterious guardians, and are believed to have been worshiped as protectors in ancient times.

In Battle:

• Claydol is known for its defensive capabilities, boasting high Defense and Special Defense stats.
• It can use a variety of support moves like Rapid Spin, Stealth Rock, and Light Screen.
• Offensive moves include Psychic, Earth Power, and Ice Beam.
• It is strong against Electric, Poison, and Fighting types due to its Ground and Psychic typing and ability.
• However, it is weak to Water, Grass, Ice, Bug, and Ghost types.

Evolution:

• Claydol evolves from Baltoy starting at level 36.
• Baltoy is a small, spinning top-like Pokémon that shares Claydol's Ground/Psychic typing.

Interesting Facts:

• Claydol is inspired by ancient clay figures known as "dogū," which are believed to have been used for religious or ceremonial purposes in prehistoric Japan.
• In the Pokémon world, Claydol is said to have come to life from clay figures exposed to mysterious rays, possibly hinting at extraterrestrial or mystical influences.
• Its ability to levitate and its multiple eyes contribute to its enigmatic and ancient guardian image, making it a fascinating subject of study in Pokémon lore.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Ruby: 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.
• Sapphire: 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.
• Emerald: 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.
• Firered: It appears to have been born from clay dolls made by ancient people. It uses telekinesis to float and move.
• Leafgreen: It appears to have been born from clay dolls made by ancient people. It uses telekinesis to float and move.
• Diamond: An ancient clay figurine that came to life as a Pokémon from exposure to a mysterious ray of light.
• Pearl: An ancient clay figurine that came to life as a Pokémon from exposure to a mysterious ray of light.
• Platinum: An ancient clay figurine that came to life as a Pokémon from exposure to a mysterious ray of light.
• Heartgold: It is said that it originates from clay dolls made by an ancient civilization.
• Soulsilver: It is said that it originates from clay dolls made by an ancient civilization.
• Black: An ancient clay figurine that came to life as a Pokémon from exposure to a mysterious ray of light.
• White: An ancient clay figurine that came to life as a Pokémon from exposure to a mysterious ray of light.
• Black-2: This mysterious Pokémon started life as an ancient clay figurine made over 20,000 years ago.
• White-2: This mysterious Pokémon started life as an ancient clay figurine made over 20,000 years ago.
• X: An ancient clay figurine that came to life as a Pokémon from exposure to a mysterious ray of light.
• Y: It is said that it originates from clay dolls made by an ancient civilization.
• Omega-Ruby: 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.
• Alpha-Sapphire: 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.
• Ultra-Sun: 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-Moon: The ancient people who made it apparently modeled it after something that descended from the sky. It fires beams from both arms.
• Sword: This mysterious Pokémon started life as an ancient clay figurine made over 20,000 years ago.
• Shield: It appears to have been born from clay dolls made by ancient people. It uses telekinesis to float and move.