Type matchups
Damage Baltoy takes from each attacking type.
As a Ground/Psychic type, Baltoy has 6 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 2 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 1 other Pokémon share the Ground/Psychic typing.
- Levitate (always, already counted above): Ground 1× → 0×
Base stats
- HP
- 40
- Attack
- 40
- Defense
- 55
- Sp. Atk
- 40
- Sp. Def
- 70
- Speed
- 55
- Total
- 300
Baltoy has a base stat total of 300, higher than 13% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (70). Its Attack (40) and Sp. Atk (40) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 55 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 40 HP, 55 Defense and 70 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Baltoy's only ability is Levitate.
How to beat Baltoy
Baltoy takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost, Water, Grass, Ice and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground and Electric moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Poison, Rock and Psychic moves are resisted.
Good counters: Yveltal hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Baltoy's Ground and Psychic moves. Galarian Moltres hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Baltoy's Ground and Psychic moves. Iron Jugulis hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Baltoy's Ground and Psychic moves.
Evolution
Baltoy is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Baltoy → Claydol) and evolves into Claydol.
Best counters to Baltoy
Other Ground/Psychic Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Baltoy weak to?
As a Ground/Psychic type, Baltoy takes super-effective damage from Bug, Ghost, Water, Grass, Ice and Dark moves.
What is Baltoy resistant to?
Baltoy resists Fighting, Poison, Rock and Psychic moves. It is immune to Ground and Electric.
What are the best counters to Baltoy?
Strong type-based picks include Yveltal, Galarian Moltres and Iron Jugulis, which hit Baltoy with super-effective attacks.