Once during your turn (before your attack), you may move an Energy card attached to your Pokémon with Team Magma in its name to another of your Pokémon. This power can't be used if Team Magma's Claydol is affected by a Special Condition.
Attack
Dark Hand
40+
Psychic • 2 Colorless
If you have more cards in your hand than your opponent, this attack does 40 damage plus 20 more damage.
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…
“It appears to have been born from clay dolls made by ancient people. It uses telekinesis to float and move.”
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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.
Other versions in this set
Same Pokémon, different artwork within Team Magma vs Team Aqua.