#344
Claydol
140
Attack
229
Defense
155
Stamina
2,229
Lvl 50Max CP
1,971
Lvl 40
1,408
Lvl 25Weather Boost
1,126
Lvl 20Raids/Eggs
845
Lvl 15Research
Best Movesets
PvE
Analysis
Claydol has a few very good movesets available to it, and is one of the few Pokemon blessed with optimal dual-STAB movesets. Without a doubt, it has the moveset to make for a large offensive threat, but its stats just don't allow it to shine like it wants to. That said, it's not all bad for poor Claydol; it's a decent defender with a variable moveset that can keep attackers guessing to a degree, though anything that resists both Psychic and Ground really doesn't see it as much of a threat.
Offense
- Confusion edges out Extrasensory, but they perform similarly.
- Psychic should be paired with the above for a full Psychic-type set.
- Mud Slap and Scorching Sands make for Claydol's most optimal Ground-type set.
- Earthquake is not far behind Earth Power in general, but it's still not quite worth considering.
- Gyro Ball has no offensive use.
- Shadow Ball is powerful, but lacks STAB.
- Ice Beam doesn't suit Claydol's role.
- Rock Tomb is even worse.
Defense
- Confusion and Mud Slap are the best general choices, though the former is neutrally stronger.
- Extrasensory is entirely outclassed on defense.
- Psychic and Ice Beam are preferred for their relatively early damage windows and 2 bars.
- Shadow Ball is largely unresisted in general, but is relatively easy to dodge.
- Earth Power and Gyro Ball are very slow for 2-bar moves, and the latter's coverage isn't particularly valuable either.
- Scorching Sands is on a par with Earth Power, trading a bit of power for a harder dodge window.
- Rock Tomb performs similarly bad on defense.
- Earthquake is unviable for defense.
More Info
50,000 Stardust + 50 Candy
Second Charge Move Cost
6%
Flee Rate
3 KM
Buddy Distance
20%
Catch Rate
%
Female Ratio
%
Male Ratio
