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Shadow Claydol

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

Shadow Claydol is a Ground and Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,971 CP and is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Mud-Slap / Earth Power. It is boosted by Sunny and Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.

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

Shadow Claydol PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

⚔️ Raids

Shadow Claydol is a Ground and Psychic-type Pokémon and the evolution of Baltoy. It is primarily defense-oriented, with a relatively low attack stat and maximum CP. As such, Shadow Claydol does not make for a good raid attacker.

Shadow Claydol PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

Claydol is actually a really good Pokémon for the Great League. However, you actually want regular Claydol for the Great League, not the shadow variant. After all, Claydol’s biggest asset is that it is very defensive. So the shadow bonus of increased attack, decreased defense does not benefit Claydol at all.

Though Shadow Claydol is still good enough to be used as a spice pick or for more limited metas.

🟡 Ultra League

With a max CP of 2229, Shadow Claydol would have to do something very unique to perform in the Ultra League, and unfortunately, it does not.

🟣 Master League

With a max CP of 2229, Shadow Claydol is far too weak for the legendary-dominated Master League.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
GroundGround-type
#93
PsychicPsychic-type
#131
Great LeagueGreat League
#402
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#537

Shadow Claydol Type Chart

Shadow Claydol takes increased damage from:Shadow Claydol takes increased damage from:

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

Shadow Claydol takes reduced damage from:Shadow Claydol takes reduced damage from:

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

Shadow Claydol best moveset

Moves

Mud-Slap + Earth Power

Ground
GroundMud-Slap
GroundEarth Power
Shadow Claydol's best Ground-type moveset is Mud-Slap / Earth Power, with 10.09 DPS and 182.8 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Shadow Claydol ranks #93 (D Tier) as a Ground attacker with that moveset.
1.PsychicConfusionPsychicPsychic9.2710.53190.6
2.PsychicExtrasensoryPsychicPsychic9.2610.51190.3
3.GroundMud-SlapPsychicPsychic9.1410.38187.9
4.PsychicConfusionGroundEarth Power9.0010.22185.1
5.PsychicConfusionGroundScorching Sands8.9910.21184.8
6.PsychicExtrasensoryGroundEarth Power8.9610.18184.3
7.PsychicExtrasensoryGroundScorching Sands8.9410.16183.9
8.GroundMud-SlapGroundEarth Power8.8910.09182.8
1–8 of 27

Fast Attacks

  • GroundMud-Slap19131.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Mud-Slap
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage19
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window1.3s - 1.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage11
    Energy10

    Effects
    Mud-Slap has no special effects.
    See Mud-Slap details page ↗
  • 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

  • GhostShadow Ball100503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Shadow Ball
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.4s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50

    Effects
    Shadow Ball has no special effects.
    See Shadow Ball details page ↗
  • GroundEarth Power100503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Earth Power
    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
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.6s - 3.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Earth Power has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Earth Power details page ↗
  • GroundEarthquake1401003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Earthquake
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage140
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.6s - 3.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage120
    Energy65

    Effects
    Earthquake has no special effects.
    See Earthquake details page ↗
  • GroundScorching Sands90503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Scorching Sands
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Scorching Sands has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    See Scorching Sands details page ↗
  • IceIce Beam95503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Ice Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • GroundGround
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • IceIce
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage95
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window1.5s - 3.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy55

    Effects
    Ice Beam has no special effects.
    See Ice Beam 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 ↗
  • PsychicPsychic95503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Psychic
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage95
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.5s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy55

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Psychic has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Psychic details page ↗
  • RockRock Tomb65503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Rock Tomb
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.0s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Rock Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    See Rock Tomb 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 Claydol's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Claydol'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 Claydol has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Claydol CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Claydol reaches a maximum of 1,971 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,013–1,126 CP, rising to 1,266–1,408 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 797–845 CP.

Max CPMax CP1971 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch797 CP - 845 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1063 CP - 1126 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1013 CP - 1126 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1266 CP - 1408 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 Claydol Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
127 CP287 CP3146 CP
4206 CP5265 CP6325 CP
7384 CP8444 CP9504 CP
10563 CP11619 CP12676 CP
13732 CP14788 CP15845 CP
16901 CP17957 CP181014 CP
191070 CP201126 CP211182 CP
221239 CP231295 CP241352 CP
251408 CP261464 CP271521 CP
281577 CP291633 CP301690 CP
311718 CP321746 CP331774 CP
341802 CP351830 CP361859 CP
371887 CP381915 CP391943 CP
401971 CP411996 CP422021 CP
432047 CP442072 CP452098 CP
462124 CP472150 CP482176 CP
492202 CP502229 CP

Pokédex information

Hoenn
Pokédex Number#344
Height1.5 m
Weight108 kg
RegionGeneration 3
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
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 Claydol
Purification cost3 Candy
3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Claydol

Photobomb

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

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

Shadow Claydol Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Claydol 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 Claydol in Pokémon GO.

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Shadow Claydol family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Claydol 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_HOVERING
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance0.3
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Claydol

Shadow Claydol high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Claydol. 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 Claydol Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow Claydol Pokédex entries

Hoenn
VersionsPokédex entry
RubyCLAYDOL 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.
SapphireCLAYDOL 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.
EmeraldA 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, LeafGreenIt appears to have been born from clay dolls made by ancient people. It uses telekinesis to float and move.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, WhiteAn ancient clay figurine that came to life as a Pokémon from exposure to a mysterious ray of light.
HeartGold, SoulSilverIt is said that it originates from clay dolls made by an ancient civilization.
Black 2, White 2This mysterious Pokémon started life as an ancient clay figurine made over 20,000 years ago.
XAn ancient clay figurine that came to life as a Pokémon from exposure to a mysterious ray of light.
YIt is said that it originates from clay dolls made by an ancient civilization.
Omega RubyClaydol 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 SapphireClaydol 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 SunIf 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 MoonThe ancient people who made it apparently modeled it after something that descended from the sky. It fires beams from both arms.
SwordThis mysterious Pokémon started life as an ancient clay figurine made over 20,000 years ago.
ShieldIt appears to have been born from clay dolls made by ancient people. It uses telekinesis to float and move.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Claydol’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

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

The best moves for Shadow Claydol in Pokémon GO are Confusion and Psychic. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 10.526 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 190.591.

How does Shadow Claydol perform in Raids?

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

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

Shadow Claydol is a D-Tier Ground-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

How does Shadow Claydol rank as a Psychic-type attacker?

Shadow Claydol is an E-Tier Psychic-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

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.

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

Shadow Claydol’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1971 CP and 2229 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.