Team Magma's Baltoy

Baltoy is the Clay Doll Pokémon, a Ground/Psychic-type modeled after ancient clay figurines, often associated with the dogū (clay figures) of Japan's prehistoric Jōmon period. It was discovered in ancient ruins and is noted for constantly spinning as it moves and balancing on a single foot, even while it sleeps. Baltoy is frequently found in groups and evolves into Claydol, reinforcing its connection to the artifacts and mysteries of ancient civilizations.

The Japanese name ヤジロン (Yajiron) derives from やじろべえ (yajirobē), a traditional Japanese balancing toy figure that pivots and stays upright on a single point, fittingly referencing Baltoy's habit of standing and spinning on one foot. The ending 'ron' is a common Pokémon name suffix that gives it a cute, doll-like sound. The English name 'Baltoy' combines 'balance' (or 'ball') with 'toy,' evoking both its spinning, balancing behavior and its clay-doll appearance.