Claydol’s design is similar to the 遮光器土偶 Shakōki-dogū—a “spaceman” clay figurine from the Jōmon period of Japanese history.
Claydol is a combination of clay and idol or doll. It may also involve dreidel due to Claydol’s pronunciation and its pre-evolution Baltoy’s similarity to tops.
Nendoll may be a combination of 念 nen (thought), 粘土 nendo (clay), and doll. Nen is found in various compounds having to do with ESP-related phenomena, such as 念写 nensha (spirit photography) and 念動 nendō (telekinesis).
No: 344
English Name: Claydol
Japanese Name: Nendoru
Generation: 3
Type: Ground, Psychic
Species: Clay Doll Pokémon
Abilities: Levitate
Evolution: Baltoy > Claydol
Claydol is a large, black Pokémon that resembles a mud statue with two stubby legs. It has a wide, spherical head with a rounded protrusion on top. Around its head are many large, pink eyes with yellow, beak-like protrusions between each. A wavy, white rim runs along the upper edges of the eyes. Its torso has white ring markings, each with a downward extension and yellow dot in the middle. It has spherical arms with a rounded protrusion that are capable of firing beams. These arms are not attached to its body, but are usually kept floating close by Claydol’s psychic powers. Claydol uses the same telekinetic abilities to move and float through the air. It lives in rough terrains.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon FireRed: It appears to have been born from clay dolls made by ancient people. It uses telekinesis to float and move.
Pokemon LeafGreen: It appears to have been born from clay dolls made by ancient people. It uses telekinesis to float and move.
Pokemon Diamond: An ancient clay figurine that came to life as a Pokémon from exposure to a mysterious ray of light.
Pokemon Pearl: An ancient clay figurine that came to life as a Pokémon from exposure to a mysterious ray of light.
Pokemon Platinum: An ancient clay figurine that came to life as a Pokémon from exposure to a mysterious ray of light.
Pokemon HeartGold: It is said that it originates from clay dolls made by an ancient civilization.
Pokemon SoulSilver: It is said that it originates from clay dolls made by an ancient civilization.
Pokemon Black: An ancient clay figurine that came to life as a Pokémon from exposure to a mysterious ray of light.
Pokemon White: An ancient clay figurine that came to life as a Pokémon from exposure to a mysterious ray of light.
Pokemon Black 2: This mysterious Pokémon started life as an ancient clay figurine made over 20,000 years ago.
pokemon White 2: This mysterious Pokémon started life as an ancient clay figurine made over 20,000 years ago.
Pokemon X: An ancient clay figurine that came to life as a Pokémon from exposure to a mysterious ray of light.
Pokemon Y: It is said that it originates from clay dolls made by an ancient civilization.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon 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.
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