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No. 0343 · Generation III · Hoenn

Baltoy

The Clay Doll Pokémon
Ground Psychic
Weak to with Levitate Water Grass Ice Bug Ghost Dark
All matchups
Baltoy
Sprite

TL;DR. Baltoy is a ground/psychic-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 300. BALTOY moves while spinning around on its one foot. Primitive wall paintings depicting this POKéMON living among people were discovered in some ancient ruins.

Ground Psychic

BALTOY moves while spinning around on its one foot. Primitive wall paintings depicting this POKéMON living among people were discovered in some ancient ruins.

Height0.5 m
Weight21.5 kg
AbilitiesLevitate
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 300. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 40
Attack 40
Defense 55
Sp. Attack 40
Sp. Defense 70
Speed 55
Total300
300 base stat total, the 856th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 150th among Ground-types.
70 base Special Defense, Baltoy's strongest stat, ranking 95th of 175 Ground-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Baltoy in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Baltoy reaches 787 CP at level 40 and 900 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack77
GO Defense124
GO Stamina120
Max CP (L40)787
Max CP (L50)889
Best buddy (L51)900
Raid catch CP 409–449 (L20). Weather boosted 512–562 (L25).

Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator

Shiny release

Shiny Baltoy first appeared on March 27, 2020, during Psychic Spectacular 2020.

  1. Baltoy
  2. Claydol by encounter; Shadow

Recent raid runs

Last in raids: Jun 15 to Jun 29, 2023, 1-star.

DatesRaidEvent
Jun 15 to Jun 29, 20231-starRegular rotation
Feb 16 to Feb 26, 20221-starRegular rotation

Full Baltoy GO history

Quick answers

Common questions about Baltoy.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Baltoy, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Baltoy?

Baltoy is a Ground/Psychic-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Baltoy weak to?

Baltoy takes 2× damage from Water, Grass, Ice, Bug, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Baltoy resistant to?

Baltoy is immune to Electric. It also resists Fighting, Poison, Psychic, Rock.

How does Baltoy evolve?

Baltoy evolves into Claydol (Level 36).

What generation is Baltoy from?

Baltoy was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0343.

What are Baltoy's base stats?

Baltoy has HP 40, Attack 40, Defense 55, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 70, and Speed 55. Total base stat total: 300.

What are Baltoy's abilities?

Baltoy can have the ability Levitate.

Is Baltoy legendary or mythical?

No. Baltoy is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Baltoy's best stat?

Baltoy's highest base stat is Special Defense at 70, which ranks 95th of 175 Ground-type Pokémon.

Is Baltoy good?

Baltoy has a base stat total of 300, the 856th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 150th among Ground-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

Does Baltoy's ability change its weaknesses?

Yes. With Levitate, Ground moves miss it.

See the full Q&A page for Baltoy →
Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Baltoy as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Baltoy in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Baltoy in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Baltoy in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Baltoy in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Baltoy in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Baltoy 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Baltoy is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.

Ability Levitate. Ground moves miss it.

2× Weak to
Water Grass Ice Bug Ghost Dark
½× Resists
Fighting Poison Psychic Rock
0× Immune to
Electric Ground
Comparison

Baltoy vs. the average Ground-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 175 Ground-type Pokémon.

Stat Baltoy Ground avg Difference
HP 40 75 -35
Attack 40 76 -36
Defense 55 78 -23
Special Attack 40 75 -35
Special Defense 70 76 -6
Speed 55 66 -11
Total 300 446 -146
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Game appearances

Baltoy appears in 24 games.

Every mainline release where Baltoy is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
  • 2017 Ultra Moon
  • 2017 Ultra Sun
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it

How to get Baltoy.

Every main-series game Baltoy is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXNot in the game
  • Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
  • SwordObtainable
    • WildRolling Fields, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell, East Lake Axewell, Axew's Eye, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, Bridge Field, Stony Wilderness, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills
    • RaidHammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
    • RaidGiant's Bed, Snowslide Slope, Path to the Peak, Balliemere Lake (Max Raid Battle) (The Crown Tundra)
  • ShieldObtainable
    • WildRolling Fields, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell, East Lake Axewell, Axew's Eye, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, Bridge Field, Stony Wilderness, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills
    • RaidHammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
  • Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
    • WildRoute 206 (Poké Radar)
    • WildGrand Underground - Rocky Cave, Dazzling Cave, Stargleam Cavern, Big Bluff Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
  • Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
  • Sun · MoonTrade
  • Ultra SunTrade

    Ultra Moon exclusive

  • Ultra MoonObtainable
    • WildHaina Desert (SOS Battle)

    Ultra Moon exclusive

  • Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
  • X · YTrade
  • Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
    • WildRoute 111
Generation VObtainable
  • Black · WhiteObtainable
  • Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
    • WildRelic Castle (Volcarona's room)
Generation IVObtainableTrade
  • Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
    • WildRoute 206 (Poké Radar)
  • HeartGoldObtainable
    • WildRoute 3 (Swarm)

    HeartGold exclusive

  • SoulSilverTrade

    HeartGold exclusive

Generation IIIObtainableTrade
  • Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
    • WildRoute 111
  • FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
Pokémon HOME
Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Pokémon Champions
Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime

Baltoy appears in 5 episodes.

From AG076 (2004-05-13) through JN036 (2020-09-06).

Browse them on the anime guide

TCG Pocket appearances

Baltoy in TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.

Baltoy TCG Pocket card from Extradimensional Crisis
Baltoy
◆ Common
Extradimensional Crisis #030

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