Claydol Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Claydol in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Claydol
Claydol is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ground/Psychic typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 29.200 DPS.
Claydol can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Claydol is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Fighting, Poison-type moves as Claydol resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Claydol is Mega Gengar (29.200 DPS), Primal Kyogre (28.970 DPS), and Mega Sceptile (28.333 DPS).
Catching Claydol: After defeating Claydol, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1089 and 1154 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1355-1436 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Claydol from raids will have exactly 1154 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Claydol?
The best counter for Claydol is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 29.200 DPS. Other top options include Primal Kyogre (28.970 DPS) and Mega Sceptile (28.333 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Claydol?
Claydol can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Claydol weak to?
Claydol is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Water-type attacks. It resists Electric, Fighting, Poison, Psychic, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Claydol be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Claydol's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Claydol from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Claydol from raids will have 1154 CP at level 20, or 1436 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1089. If you see 1154 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Claydol worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Claydol is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Claydol?
For the best moveset for Claydol itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Claydol stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Claydol without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Claydol can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (24.714 DPS) and Kartana (24.667 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Claydol in raids?
Weather boost information for Claydol is not currently available. Ground-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.