Requires counters above level 30 or weather boost
| HP | 3,600 | ATK | 113.15 | DEF | 183.23 |
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| CP Range | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Lvl 20 | 1063 - 1126 | Lvl 25 | 1328 - 1408 |
Notable Weather
| Boosts Boss's Moves | Boosts Counters' Moves |
|---|---|
| Snow, Sunny / Clear, Windy | Snow, Sunny / Clear, Fog, Rain, Windy |
Fast Move Difficulty
| Move | Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Extrasensory | Intermediate |
| Confusion | Challenging |
Charge Move Difficulty
| Move | Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Gyro Ball | Easy |
| Earthquake | Intermediate |
| Psychic | Intermediate |
Overview
Welcome to the hardest tier 3 raid boss since Jolteon. Claydol is another one of those Pokemon whose low base HP is no longer a flaw with a raid boss's normalized 3000 HP. It actually has much higher defense than Jolteon, but it also has more weaknesses to stronger attackers that can overcome this raw bulk.
Despite packing Confusion, Claydol doesn’t hit very hard, so for most players, a successful solo comes down to either overwhelming it with a couple of Kyogre or leveraging a weather boost for extra DPS with other species.
Approach
Team composition
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Just use Kyogre - the only non-legacy counter that works in any weather
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If powered to a L36 Waterfall breakpoint, 2 Kyogre all but ensure victory
Dodging strategy
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Avoid dodging unless to squeeze in a charge move or if low on counters
Counters
Note: "Good" movesets are not necessarily viable at the level indicated.
Best Raid Boss Counters
Kyogre
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Waterfall | Hydro Pump | Best |
Should be powered up to at least L36 for last Waterfall breakpoint
Pros:
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The only non-legacy Claydol counter, neglecting weather
Cons:
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Low candy availability due to legendary Pokemon status
Gengar
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
|---|
| Shadow Claw | Shadow Ball | Best |
| Hex | Shadow Ball | Good |
Power up as high as possible; no fast move breakpoints above L30
Pros:
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The only non-Kyogre Claydol counter, neglecting weather
Cons:
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Needs legacy Shadow Claw to be reliable in any weather
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Frail and weak to all of Claydol’s moves except Gyro Ball
Venusaur
| Fast Move | Charge Move | Rating |
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| Vine Whip | Frenzy Plant | Best |
| Razor Leaf | Frenzy Plant | Good |
| Vine Whip | Solar Beam | Good |
