Baltoy is a smallPokémon that resembles a tan figurine made out of clay or mud. In Claydol's Pokédex entries they are said to beartificial. There are arching, red markings over its eyes, which usually appear closed. A red stripe encircles its body and forms a ring on its belly. It has flat appendages that resemble arms. A spike protrudes from the top of its head and another, smaller spike under its body acts as its foot. It moves by spinning on this single, pointed foot, and balances upright to sleep. Baltoy is usually found inruins and old graveyards, where it assembles with its kind and unleashes loud cries. Old cave wall paintings depict it living with people in ancient times. As seen in thePokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire episodeMe, Myself and Time, an ancient civilization used Baltoy fortime travel when spinning on a magic circle artifact.
Baltoy moves while spinning around on its one foot. Primitive wall paintings depicting thisPokémon living among people were discovered in some ancient ruins.
As soon as it spots others of its kind,Baltoy congregates with them and then begins crying noisily in unison. ThisPokémon sleeps while cleverly balancing itself on its one foot.
Baltoy moves while spinning around on its one foot. Primitive wall paintings depicting this Pokémon living among people were discovered in some ancient ruins.
As soon as it spots others of its kind, Baltoy congregates with them and then begins crying noisily in unison. This Pokémon sleeps while cleverly balancing itself on its one foot.
Baltoy debuted inMe, Myself and Time, under the ownership ofCalista. It was first seen spinning around and heading off a cliff, being saved byPikachu'sQuick Attack. Later, it helped itsfuture self by removing the rocks that were crushing it. It then usedRapid Spin in the middle of a wheel of drawings to reveal the true identity of a mysterious woman, who was actually a future Calista.
InBucking the Treasure Trend!, a Baltoy isBuck's main Pokémon and partner in treasure-hunting. It has the ability to sense when treasure is near and would indicate this to Buck by spinning. Baltoy was also a very powerful battler, as it was able to defeat the Claydol that was guarding the treasure hidden nearLily of the Valley Island.
Despite being a gender unknown Pokémon, Baltoy's PokéPark Pad entry inPokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure refers to it using masculine pronouns. The same is true forClaydol.
Origin
Baltoy appears to be based on a balancing toy with the design of a 遮光器土偶Shakōki-dogū—a "spaceman" clay figurine from theJōmon period of Japanese history. It also seems to resembleHopi Kachina figures.
Name origin
Baltoy may be derived frombalancing toy.
Yajilon may be derived from 弥次郎兵衛yajirobē (balancing toy).
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