# Claydol - National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Claydol in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Claydol)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Claydol
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Claydol.

## Common Moves
- **Toxic**: 97.553%
- **Teleport**: 97.467%
- **Earth Power**: 81.492%
- **Stealth Rock**: 80.906%
- **Psychic**: 19.175%
- **Rapid Spin**: 18.399%
- **Other**: 5.008%

## Common Abilities
- **Levitate**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 99.145%
- **Other**: 0.855%

## Common Teammates
- **Cradily**: 81.491%
- **Aggron-Mega**: 81.491%
- **Drapion**: 79.912%
- **Alomomola**: 79.912%
- **Bewear**: 79.912%
- **Skarmory**: 19.091%

## FAQ for Claydol in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Claydol?
The most common moves for Claydol are Toxic, Teleport, Earth Power, Stealth Rock. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Claydol?
Claydol is frequently paired with Cradily, Aggron-Mega, Drapion, Alomomola. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Claydol?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Claydol?
The top build for Claydol features a **Calm** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/0/4/252/0`. This configuration accounts for 79.930% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Claydol?
Claydol is most effectively run with the ability **Levitate** (100.000%) and the item **Leftovers** (99.145%).

### What is the most common role for Claydol?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Claydol often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen8nationaldex-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Claydol?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 70 |
| Defense | 105 |
| Sp. Atk | 70 |
| Sp. Def | 120 |
| Speed | 75 |
| **BST** | **500** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Claydol on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Claydol) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Claydol
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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