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Shadow Baltoy

Shadow Baltoy (Shadow)Ground Psychic
  • sunny
  • windy
Shadow Baltoy is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Shadow Baltoy is a Ground and Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 787 CP and is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Confusion / Dig. It is boosted by Sunny and Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Baltoy Stats and Max CP

77 ATK
124 DEF
120 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
889 CP
Lvl 40
787 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
562 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
449 CP
Lvl 15 Research
337 CP

Shadow Baltoy's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Shadow Baltoy PvE Analysis

⚔️ Raids

Shadow Baltoy is a Ground and Psychic type and the first of a two-stage evolutionary line. It has a max CP of 889 and a measly max attack stat of 77. As such, it is not a good choice as a raid attacker.

Shadow Baltoy PvP Analysis

With a max 889 CP and equally low stats across the board, Shadow Baltoy has no place in any of the three main metas. It typically does not perform well in the 500 CP Little Cup format either.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked

Shadow Baltoy Type Chart

Shadow Baltoy takes increased damage from:Shadow Baltoy takes increased damage from:

BugBug160.0%
DarkDark160.0%
GhostGhost160.0%
GrassGrass160.0%
IceIce160.0%
WaterWater160.0%

Shadow Baltoy takes reduced damage from:Shadow Baltoy takes reduced damage from:

ElectricElectric39.1%
FightingFighting62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%
PsychicPsychic62.5%
RockRock62.5%

Shadow Baltoy best moveset

Moves

Confusion + Dig

PsychicConfusion
GroundDig
Shadow Baltoy's best moveset is Confusion and Dig, with 4.92 DPS (damage per second) and 40.4 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Windy and Sunny weather.
1.PsychicConfusionGroundDig3.784.9240.4
2.PsychicExtrasensoryGroundDig3.734.8639.9
3.PsychicConfusionPsychicPsybeam3.654.7539.0
4.PsychicConfusionSteelGyro Ball3.614.7138.6
5.PsychicExtrasensoryPsychicPsybeam3.564.6438.1
6.PsychicExtrasensorySteelGyro Ball3.514.5837.6
7.PsychicConfusionNormalFrustration00.100
8.PsychicExtrasensoryNormalFrustration00.100
1–8 of 8

Fast Attacks

  • PsychicConfusion19141.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Confusion
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage19
    Energy14
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window0.5s - 1.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage16
    Energy14

    Effects
    Confusion has no special effects.
    See Confusion details page ↗
  • PsychicExtrasensory11111.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Extrasensory
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage11
    Energy11
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage8
    Energy10

    Effects
    Extrasensory has no special effects.
    See Extrasensory details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • GroundDig100504.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Dig
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration4.5s
    Damage window2.6s - 4.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy50

    Effects
    Dig has no special effects.
    See Dig details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
  • PsychicPsybeam65503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Psybeam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.1s - 2.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy60

    Effects
    Psybeam has no special effects.
    See Psybeam details page ↗
  • SteelGyro Ball85503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Gyro Ball
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • RockRock
      • IceIce
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage85
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window3.2s - 3.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50

    Effects
    Gyro Ball has no special effects.
    See Gyro Ball details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Shadow Baltoy's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Baltoy's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Baltoy has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Baltoy CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Baltoy reaches a maximum of 787 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 379–449 CP, rising to 473–562 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 307–337 CP.

Max CPMax CP787 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch307 CP - 337 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs409 CP - 449 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids379 CP - 449 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
473 CP - 562 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Baltoy Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
111 CP234 CP358 CP
482 CP5106 CP6129 CP
7153 CP8177 CP9201 CP
10224 CP11247 CP12269 CP
13292 CP14314 CP15337 CP
16359 CP17382 CP18404 CP
19427 CP20449 CP21472 CP
22494 CP23517 CP24539 CP
25562 CP26584 CP27607 CP
28629 CP29652 CP30674 CP
31685 CP32697 CP33708 CP
34719 CP35730 CP36742 CP
37753 CP38764 CP39775 CP
40787 CP41797 CP42807 CP
43817 CP44827 CP45837 CP
46848 CP47858 CP48868 CP
49879 CP50889 CP

Pokédex information

Hoenn
Pokédex Number#343
Height0.51 m
Weight21.5 kg
RegionGeneration 3
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
BaltoyBaltoy
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
ClaydolClaydol
  • Baltoy evolves into Claydol which costs 50 Candy.
How to purify Shadow Baltoy
Purification cost3 Candy
3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Baltoy

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Baltoy's Ground and Psychic-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Baltoy.

Ground Ground

Psychic Psychic

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Baltoy Candy360 Shadow Baltoy Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Baltoy Candy12 Shadow Baltoy Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Baltoy Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Baltoy Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Baltoy Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Baltoy Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Baltoy Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Baltoy Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Baltoy Candy-

Shadow Baltoy Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Baltoy from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Baltoy in Pokémon GO.

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Shadow Baltoy family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Baltoy in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

BaltoyBaltoy
ClaydolClaydol
Shadow Baltoy (Shadow)Shadow Baltoy
Shadow Claydol (Shadow)Shadow Claydol

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_PSYCHIC
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance0.5
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Baltoy

Shadow Baltoy high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Baltoy. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Shadow Baltoy Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

Shadow BaltoyShadow BaltoyShadow BaltoyShadow Baltoy

Shadow Baltoy Pokédex entries

Hoenn
VersionsPokédex entry
RubyBALTOY moves while spinning around on its one foot. Primitive wall paintings depicting this POKéMON living among people were discovered in some ancient ruins.
SapphireAs soon as it spots others of its kind, BALTOY congregates with them and then begins crying noisily in unison. This POKéMON sleeps while cleverly balancing itself on its one foot.
EmeraldA BALTOY moves by spinning on its single foot. It has been depicted in murals adorning the walls of a once-bustling city in an ancient age.
FireRed, LeafGreenIt was discovered in ancient ruins. While moving, it constantly spins. It stands on one foot even when asleep.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, WhiteIt moves by spinning on its foot. It is a rare Pokémon that was discovered in ancient ruins.
HeartGold, SoulSilverIt moves while spinning around on its single foot. Some BALTOY have been seen spinning on their heads.
Black 2, White 2Discovered in ancient ruins, it moves by spinning around and forms a group when it finds others.
X, SwordIt moves while spinning around on its single foot. Some Baltoy have been seen spinning on their heads.
YIt moves by spinning on its foot. It is a rare Pokémon that was discovered in ancient ruins.
Omega RubyBaltoy moves while spinning around on its one foot. Primitive wall paintings depicting this Pokémon living among people were discovered in some ancient ruins.
Alpha SapphireAs soon as it spots others of its kind, Baltoy congregates with them and then begins crying noisily in unison. This Pokémon sleeps while cleverly balancing itself on its one foot.
Ultra SunDepictions of Pokémon similar to Baltoy have been found on the walls of caves where primitive humans lived.
Ultra MoonWhen they find others of their kind, they cry out loudly and gather together. Large numbers of them can be found in old graveyards.
ShieldIt was discovered in ancient ruins. While moving, it constantly spins. It stands on one foot even when asleep.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Baltoy’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Ground and Psychic-type Pokémon, Shadow Baltoy is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, and Water-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shadow Baltoy in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Baltoy in Pokémon GO are Confusion and Dig. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 4.921 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 40.388.

How does Shadow Baltoy perform in Raids?

Shadow Baltoy's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Shadow Baltoy rank as a Ground-type attacker?

Shadow Baltoy's performance as a Ground-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Baltoy?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Baltoy: Mega Steelix, Mega Swampert, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, Mega Garchomp, Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Medicham, Mega Metagross, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Gallade, Mega Delphox, and Mega Malamar.

What is Shadow Baltoy’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Baltoy’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 787 CP and 889 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Baltoy be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Baltoy can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Baltoy Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Baltoy cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.