Baltoy

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Baltoy
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National Pokédex
Crawdaunt - Baltoy (#343) - Claydol
Hoenn Pokédex
Crawdaunt - Baltoy (#131) - Claydol
Japanese name Yajilon
Evolves from None
Evolves into Claydol
Generation Third
Species Clay Doll Pokémon
Type Ground / Psychic
Height 1 ft 8 in (0.5 m)
Weight 47.0 lb (21.5 kg)
Ability Levitate

Baltoy (ヤジロン Yajiron?, Yajilon in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon from the Pokémon Franchise – a series of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri.

Baltoy's design is similar to that of the 遮光器土偶 (shakōkidogū), a "spaceman" clay figurine from the Jōmon period of Japanese history. The name Baltoy is probably a portmanteau of balance and toy. The Japanese name Yajiron is an abbreviation of 弥次郎兵衛 (yajirobe'e), balancing toy.

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[edit] Biological characteristics

The first Baltoy seen by humans was discovered in ancient ruins. It moves around by spinning skillfully on its single foot, and is proficient in using Psychic-type moves. Its native habitat is the desert. Baltoy sleeps while balancing on its foot. When seeing other Baltoy, this Pokémon congregates with them and all members of the group begin crying in unison. The reason for the behavior is unknown, but it could be some form of communication.

[edit] In the video games

In Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, wild Baltoy can be found on Route 111, which houses a desert where sandstorms are common. Baltoy are not known to be found in the wild anywhere else. In Pokémon XD Hexagon Brother Browsix has one to snag.

It has the levitate ability, which allows Baltoy to avoid ground moves such as Earthquake.

[edit] In the anime

In the Pokémon anime Episode 352, Me, Myself, and Time, Ash Ketchum and his Pikachu save a spinning Baltoy from careening off of a cliff. Its trainer is thankful, and they accompany her on her search for treasure. Baltoy turns out to be the key to opening the treasure's resting place. The treasure is revealed to be an ancient time machine built by the trainer's future self and her Baltoy.

In Episode 375, It's Still Rocket Roll To Me!, the Mossdeep City twin gym leaders Tate and Liza have multiple Baltoy use their Psychic abilities to create the impression of weightlessness in their gym. Later, these Baltoy are critical in preventing a disaster with a space shuttle by holding it in place.

[edit] References

Publications
  • Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
  • Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
  • Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5

[edit] External links

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