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Clay

Ground-type Gym Leader · Driftveil City

Story spoilers: This profile discusses character history and events in the game.

Clay is featured in Pokémon Black / White — Ground-type Gym Leader. This profile covers their background, appearance, personality, story role and practical gameplay details.

Edition covered

Original Black and White; their sequels have different routes and encounter availability.

Biography

Clay is a businessman associated with Driftveil’s mining industry.

Appearance

Clay wears a broad-brimmed hat and formal work clothes.

Personality

Clay brings a distinct identity to the Driftveil City Gym, combining a specialist team with a role in the surrounding community.

Role in the story

His underground Gym uses lifts and narrow walkways.

Gameplay and encounters

Prepare for the actual Pokémon in the battle, including secondary types and coverage moves. Reusable TMs make adjusting your team’s moves before a Gym challenge easier.