Baltoy
Baltoy collection
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Gameplay profile
Spinning Attack
20Evolution line
Versions & finishes
Artwork is identical across finishes; the holo or reverse shimmer is indicative.
Story & meaning
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…
“It moves by spinning on its foot. It is a rare Pokémon that was discovered in ancient ruins.”
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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.
Other versions in this set
Same Pokémon, different artwork within Ancient Origins.
Your Baltoy cards
1 ownedThe Baltoy cards already in your collection.
All Baltoy cards across sets
31 shownEvery Baltoy print in the catalogue, including promos and cards from other series.

