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
Base stats
- 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
Raids
- Status
- Claydol is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Claydol
How to get Claydol
- Evolve from
- Baltoy · 50 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Claydol knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
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?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Claydol has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (229 Defense / 155 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 8 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Claydol deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
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 (fast) with Earthquake (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Claydol's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Claydol takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Water-type moves. It resists Electric, Fighting, Poison, Psychic, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Claydol's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Claydol reaches 2,229 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,971 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Claydol?
A perfect 15/15/15 Claydol shows 1,126 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,408 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Claydol better than regular Claydol?
Shadow Claydol deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Claydol in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Baltoy (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Claydol be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Claydol depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.