Once during your turn (before your attack), you may choose up to 2 cards from your hand and put them on the bottom of your deck in any order. If you do, draw cards until you have 6 cards in your hand. This power can't be used if Claydol is affected by a Special Condition.
Artwork is identical across finishes; the holo or reverse shimmer is indicative.
Story & meaning
Claydol is a Ground/Psychic-type Pokémon said to have been born from clay dolls crafted by ancient people roughly 20,000 years ago, brought to life by some unknown force. It uses powerful telekinetic (psychic) abilities to float above the…
“An ancient clay figurine that came to life as a Pokémon from exposure to a mysterious ray of light.”
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History
Claydol is a Ground/Psychic-type Pokémon said to have been born from clay dolls crafted by ancient people roughly 20,000 years ago, brought to life by some unknown force. It uses powerful telekinetic (psychic) abilities to float above the ground and move objects, and its body resembles ancient ceremonial figures with multiple eyes and outstretched arms. It evolves from Baltoy and is often associated with archaeological and historical themes in the Pokemon world.
Name & meaning
The Japanese name ネンドール (Nendōru) combines 粘土 (nendo), meaning 'clay,' with the English word 'doll,' directly referencing its origin as an animated clay figure. The English name 'Claydol' is formed in parallel from 'clay' + 'doll,' preserving the same concept. Both names emphasize its identity as a doll sculpted from clay by ancient hands.