Claydol

🎯 Best Counters Against Claydol

Top Pokémon to use when battling Claydol in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Kartana	Grass Steel	323	182	139	4,206
2	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
3	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
4	Darkrai	Dark	285	198	172	4,278
5	Palkia	Water Dragon	280	215	189	4,565
6	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
7	Kyogre	Water	270	228	205	4,708
8	Dragapult	Dragon Ghost	266	170	204	4,041
9	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
10	Volcarona	Bug Fire	264	189	198	4,155

📖 Complete Claydol Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Claydol (#344) is a Ground/Psychic-type Pokémon from the Hoenn region (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,255 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Claydol can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Claydol in 2026.

📊 Claydol Stats Analysis

Claydol's Attack stat is 140 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Claydol may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 229 Defense (Excellent) and 155 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 524. This gives Claydol reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Ground-type Pokémon, Claydol's stat distribution favors defense.

⚔️ Best Claydol Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Claydol depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Extrasensory (Fast) with Gyro Ball (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Claydol has 3 Fast Attacks and 8 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Claydol PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Claydol can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Ground/Psychic typing provides useful matchups against Electric, Poison, Rock-type threats while being weak to Water, Grass, Ice types.

Master League

In Master League, Claydol faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Claydol Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Claydol's effectiveness depends on its typing and 140 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Claydol use Water, Grass-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Claydol in Pokémon GO

Claydol can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Sunny/Clear weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Claydol Evolution Guide

Claydol is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

• Baltoy (#343)
• Claydol (#344) ← current — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Claydol in Pokémon GO

Shiny Claydol is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Claydol gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,328 - 1,408 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Claydol

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.