Shadow Claydol

Shadow Claydol is a Ground- and Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Shadow Claydol has a maximum CP of 2,229. It is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, and Water-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Shadow Claydol is Mud-Slap and Earth Power.

Shadow Claydol Stats and Max CP

140 ATK

229 DEF

155 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

2229 CP

Lvl 40

1971 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

1408 CP

Lvl 20 Raids

1126 CP

Lvl 15 Research

845 CP

Shadow Claydol's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Ground-type

Psychic-type

Great League

Ultra League

Shadow Claydol Type Chart

Shadow Claydol takes increased damage from:

Bug160.0%

Dark160.0%

Ghost160.0%

Grass160.0%

Ice160.0%

Water160.0%

Shadow Claydol takes reduced damage from:

Electric39.1%

Fighting62.5%

Poison62.5%

Psychic62.5%

Rock62.5%

Shadow Claydol best moveset

Mud-Slap + Earth Power

Mud-Slap

Earth Power

The best Ground-type moveset for Shadow Claydol is Mud-Slap and Earth Power (10.09 DPS, 182.8 TDO). In raids, Shadow Claydol ranks #92 among Ground-type attackers (D Tier).

27 of 27 matches

Data table

1.	Confusion	Psychic	9.27	10.53	190.6
2.	Extrasensory	Psychic	9.26	10.51	190.3
3.	Mud-Slap	Psychic	9.14	10.38	187.9
4.	Confusion	Earth Power	9.00	10.22	185.1
5.	Confusion	Scorching Sands	8.99	10.21	184.8
6.	Extrasensory	Earth Power	8.96	10.18	184.3
7.	Extrasensory	Scorching Sands	8.94	10.16	183.9
8.	Mud-Slap	Earth Power	8.89	10.09	182.8

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Fast Attacks

Mud-Slap19131.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Poison160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Fire160%
Electric160%
Resisted by
Flying39.1%
Bug62.5%
Grass62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 19
Energy 13
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 1.3s - 1.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 11
Energy 10

Effects
Mud-Slap has no special effects.
See Mud-Slap details page ↗
Confusion19141.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Poison160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Psychic62.5%
Dark39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 19
Energy 14
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 0.5s - 1.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 16
Energy 14

Effects
Confusion has no special effects.
See Confusion details page ↗
Extrasensory11111.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Poison160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Psychic62.5%
Dark39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 11
Energy 11
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.8s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 8
Energy 10

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

Damage	19
Energy	13
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	1.3s - 1.4s

Damage	11
Energy	10

Damage	19
Energy	14
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	0.5s - 1.5s

Damage	16
Energy	14

Damage	11
Energy	11
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 0.9s

Damage	8
Energy	10

Charged Attacks

Shadow Ball100503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Normal39.1%
Dark62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 100
Energy 50
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 2.4s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 50

Effects
Shadow Ball has no special effects.
See Shadow Ball details page ↗
Earth Power100503.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Poison160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Fire160%
Electric160%
Resisted by
Flying39.1%
Bug62.5%
Grass62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 100
Energy 50
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 2.6s - 3.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 50

Effects
Special
Earth Power has a 10.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Earth Power details page ↗
Earthquake1401003.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Poison160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Fire160%
Electric160%
Resisted by
Flying39.1%
Bug62.5%
Grass62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 140
Energy 100
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 2.6s - 3.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 120
Energy 65

Effects
Earthquake has no special effects.
See Earthquake details page ↗
Scorching Sands90503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Poison160%
Rock160%
Steel160%
Fire160%
Electric160%
Resisted by
Flying39.1%
Bug62.5%
Grass62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 90
Energy 50
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.4s - 2.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 80
Energy 50

Effects
Special
Scorching Sands has a 10.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
See Scorching Sands details page ↗
Ice Beam95503.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Ground160%
Grass160%
Dragon160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Ice62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 95
Energy 50
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 1.5s - 3.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 55

Effects
Ice Beam has no special effects.
See Ice Beam details page ↗
Frustration10332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 33
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.0s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 10
Energy 70

Effects
Frustration has no special effects.
See Frustration details page ↗
Psychic95503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Poison160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Psychic62.5%
Dark39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 95
Energy 50
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.5s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 75
Energy 55

Effects
Special
Psychic has a 10.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Psychic details page ↗
Rock Tomb65503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Bug160%
Fire160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Ground62.5%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 65
Energy 50
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 2.0s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 75
Energy 50

Effects
Special
Rock Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:
Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
See Rock Tomb details page ↗
Gyro Ball85503.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Rock160%
Ice160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 85
Energy 50
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 3.2s - 3.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 80
Energy 50

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

Damage	100
Energy	50
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	2.4s - 2.8s

Damage	90
Energy	50

Damage	100
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	2.6s - 3.3s

Damage	90
Energy	50

Damage	140
Energy	100
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	2.6s - 3.4s

Damage	120
Energy	65

Damage	90
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.4s - 2.3s

Damage	80
Energy	50

Damage	95
Energy	50
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	1.5s - 3.0s

Damage	90
Energy	55

Damage	10
Energy	33
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.0s - 1.8s

Damage	10
Energy	70

Damage	95
Energy	50
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.5s - 2.8s

Damage	75
Energy	55

Damage	65
Energy	50
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	2.0s - 2.8s

Damage	75
Energy	50

Damage	85
Energy	50
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	3.2s - 3.5s

Damage	80
Energy	50

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Shadow Claydol can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Shadow Claydol can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Shadow Claydol CP Chart

At Level 50, Shadow Claydol maxes out at 2,229 CP. Raid catches are 1,013 to 1,126 CP, or 1,266 to 1,408 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 797 to 845 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	2229 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	797 CP - 845 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1063 CP - 1126 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	1013 CP - 1126 CP
	Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
	1266 CP - 1408 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Claydol’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	27 CP	2	87 CP	3	146 CP
4	206 CP	5	265 CP	6	325 CP
7	384 CP	8	444 CP	9	504 CP
10	563 CP	11	619 CP	12	676 CP
13	732 CP	14	788 CP	15	845 CP
16	901 CP	17	957 CP	18	1014 CP
19	1070 CP	20	1126 CP	21	1182 CP
22	1239 CP	23	1295 CP	24	1352 CP
25	1408 CP	26	1464 CP	27	1521 CP
28	1577 CP	29	1633 CP	30	1690 CP
31	1718 CP	32	1746 CP	33	1774 CP
34	1802 CP	35	1830 CP	36	1859 CP
37	1887 CP	38	1915 CP	39	1943 CP
40	1971 CP	41	1996 CP	42	2021 CP
43	2047 CP	44	2072 CP	45	2098 CP
46	2124 CP	47	2150 CP	48	2176 CP
49	2202 CP	50	2229 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with 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, with a 6/6/6 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Claydol

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Claydol’s Ground and Psychic-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Shadow Claydol.

Ground

Psychic

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

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.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#344
Height	1.5 m
Weight	108 kg
Region	Generation 3
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	Genderless
Buddy distance	3 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	5 300
Additional Move Cost	50 50000

How to purify Shadow Claydol

Purification cost	3 Candy
Purification cost	3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged Attack	Frustration
Purified Charged Attack	Return

Family and Evolution

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Baltoy	50 Candy	Claydol

Baltoy evolves into Claydol which costs 50 Candy.

Shadow Claydol family

Shadow Claydol’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.74 m	0.75 m	1.5 m	2.25 m	2.63 m

Size bounds

Shadow Claydol's height ranges from 0.735 m to 2.625 m, with the average being 1.5 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.735 m2′05″	0.75 m2′06″
XS	0.75 m2′06″	1.125 m3′08″
M	1.125 m3′08″	1.875 m6′02″
XL	1.875 m6′02″	2.25 m7′05″
XXL	2.25 m7′05″	2.625 m8′07″

Encounter data

Movement type: Hovering
Movement Timer: 11s
Jump Time: 1.1s
Attack Probability: 70%
Attack Timer: 20s
Dodge Probability: 20%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 0.3
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	624,000	406	360
40	336,000	406	12
35	228,000	274	-
30	150,000	185	-
25	96,000	136	-
20	57,000	97	-
15	30,600	67	-
10	13,200	38	-
5	3,600	18	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Shadow Claydol from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy and 360 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Shadow Claydol

Shadow Claydol high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Shadow Claydol. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

Artwork and Wallpaper

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

Shadow Claydol Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
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, LeafGreen	It appears to have been born from clay dolls made by ancient people. It uses telekinesis to float and move.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White	An ancient clay figurine that came to life as a Pokémon from exposure to a mysterious ray of light.
HeartGold, SoulSilver	It is said that it originates from clay dolls made by an ancient civilization.
Black 2, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Shadow Claydol’s best moves are Mud-Slap and Earth Power, for 10.09 DPS and 182.8 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Shadow Claydol’s strengths and weaknesses?

Ground and Psychic-type Pokémon are weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, and Water-type moves. They take reduced damage from Fighting, Poison, Psychic, Rock, and Electric-type moves.

How does Shadow Claydol perform in Raids?

Shadow Claydol ranks #92 among Ground-type attackers (D Tier).

Shadow Claydol ranks #132 among Psychic-type attackers (E Tier).

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

Shadow Claydol tops out at 1,971 CP at Level 40 and 2,229 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Claydol be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Claydol can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Claydol Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Claydol cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Claydol?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Claydol: 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.

Shadow Claydol Stats and Max CP

Shadow Claydol's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Shadow Claydol Type Chart

Shadow Claydol takes increased damage from:

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Psychic

Evolution Chart

Shadow Claydol family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Shadow Claydol

Shadow Claydol high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

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

What are Shadow Claydol’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Shadow Claydol perform in Raids?

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

Can Shadow Claydol be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Shadow Claydol Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Claydol?

Overview and stats

Shadow Claydol Stats and Max CP

Shadow Claydol's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Shadow Claydol Type Chart

Shadow Claydol takes increased damage from:

Shadow Claydol takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

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Resisted by

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Charged Attacks

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Evolution Chart