Claydol Pokemon GO — Max CP 2,229, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: What is the best moveset for Claydol in Pokemon GO?

Claydol's best moveset is Confusion with Earthquake. A TM rerolls at random among its 3 fast and 8 charged non-legacy moves.

Q: What is Claydol's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Claydol reaches 2,229 CP at level 50 and 1,971 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Claydol?

A 15/15/15 Claydol shows 1,126 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,408 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 845 CP.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Confusion Earthquake

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Earthquake costs 100 energy for 140 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Claydol takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Bug1.6× Dark1.6× Ghost1.6× Grass1.6× Ice1.6× Water1.6×

Resists

Electric0.39× Fighting0.625× Poison0.625× Psychic0.625× Rock0.625×

Base stats

Attack 140

Defense 229

Stamina 155

Stat total: 524
Buddy distance: 3.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 1,126 CP

Claydol moves

3 fast · 8 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Confusion Best STAB	Psychic	19	14	1.5s	12.7	9.3
Extrasensory STAB	Psychic	11	11	1.0s	11	11
Mud Slap STAB	Ground	19	13	1.5s	12.7	8.7

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Earth Power STAB	Ground	100	50	3.5s	28.6	2.00
Earthquake Best STAB	Ground	140	100	3.5s	40	1.40
Gyro Ball	Steel	85	50	3.5s	24.3	1.70
Ice Beam	Ice	95	50	3.5s	27.1	1.90
Psychic STAB	Psychic	95	50	3.0s	31.7	1.90
Rock Tomb	Rock	65	50	3.0s	21.7	1.30
Scorching Sands STAB	Ground	90	50	3.0s	30	1.80
Shadow Ball	Ghost	100	50	3.0s	33.3	2.00

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Confusion	Psychic	16	14	3	5.33	4.67
Extrasensory	Psychic	8	10	2	4.00	5.00
Mud Slap	Ground	11	10	2	5.50	5.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Earth Power	Ground	90	50	1.80	Buff / debuff
Earthquake	Ground	120	65	1.85	—
Gyro Ball	Steel	80	50	1.60	—
Ice Beam	Ice	90	55	1.64	—
Psychic	Psychic	75	55	1.36	Buff / debuff
Rock Tomb	Rock	75	50	1.50	Buff / debuff
Scorching Sands	Ground	80	50	1.60	Buff / debuff
Shadow Ball	Ghost	100	50	2.00	—

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Confusion (12.7 DPS); Extrasensory builds energy fastest (11 EPS).

Evolution

Baltoy 50 Candy

Claydol

Family

Baltoy

Claydol This page

Shadow forms Shadow Baltoy Shadow Claydol

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Claydol is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Claydol

1

Mega GengarMega LickShadow Ball 29.2DPS 675TDO 2

Primal KyogreMega WaterfallOrigin Pulse 29.0DPS 1,272TDO 3

Mega SceptileMega Fury CutterFrenzy Plant 28.3DPS 678TDO 4

Shadow KyogreShadow WaterfallOrigin Pulse 26.3DPS 771TDO 5

Shadow DarkraiShadow SnarlShadow Ball 26.3DPS 558TDO 6

Mega AbsolMega SnarlBrutal Swing 26.2DPS 415TDO

Counters carrying Bug, Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Water moves deal the most damage.

How to get Claydol

Evolve from: Baltoy · 50 Candy
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Claydol arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
Purification: 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	48	1,704
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	48	1,844
Raid Catch	Lv 20	1,089	1,154
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	1,355	1,436
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	1,089	1,154
Research Encounter	Lv 15	823	873
GO Battle League	Lv 20	1,089	1,154

Is Claydol good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Claydol has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	27
Lv 2	87
Lv 3	146
Lv 4	206
Lv 5	265
Lv 6	325
Lv 7	384
Lv 8	444
Lv 9	504
Lv 10	563
Lv 11	619
Lv 12	676
Lv 13	732

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	788
Lv 15	845
Lv 16	901
Lv 17	957
Lv 18	1,014
Lv 19	1,070
Lv 20	1,126
Lv 21	1,182
Lv 22	1,239
Lv 23	1,295
Lv 24	1,352
Lv 25	1,408
Lv 26	1,464

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	1,521
Lv 28	1,577
Lv 29	1,633
Lv 30	1,690
Lv 31	1,718
Lv 32	1,746
Lv 33	1,774
Lv 34	1,802
Lv 35	1,830
Lv 36	1,859
Lv 37	1,887
Lv 38	1,915
Lv 39	1,943

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	1,971
Lv 41	1,996
Lv 42	2,021
Lv 43	2,047
Lv 44	2,072
Lv 45	2,098
Lv 46	2,124
Lv 47	2,150
Lv 48	2,176
Lv 49	2,202
Lv 50	2,229

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0344
Height: 1.50 m
Weight: 108.00 kg
Buddy size: Big
Family forms: 4 released forms
Game ID: V0344_POKEMON_CLAYDOL

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Claydol in Pokemon GO?

Claydol's best moveset is Confusion with Earthquake. A TM rerolls at random among its 3 fast and 8 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Claydol's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Claydol takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Water. It resists Fighting, Poison, Psychic, Rock. Electric damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Claydol's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Claydol reaches 2,229 CP at level 50 and 1,971 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Claydol?

A 15/15/15 Claydol shows 1,126 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,408 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 845 CP.

How do you get Claydol in Pokemon GO?

Evolve Baltoy (50 Candy).

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