Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- III (Hoenn)
- Color
- Green
- Shape
- Blob
- Habitat
- Sea
- Growth Rate
- Slow Then Very Fast
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- 87.5% Male / 12.5% Female
- Egg Groups
- Water3
- Hatch Counter
- 30 cycles (~7,936 steps)
- Base Experience
- 173
- EV Yield
- 2 SpD
- Height
- 1.5 m (4'11")
- Weight
- 60.4 kg (133.2 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Rock/Grass dual typing.
Prevents being forced out of battle by other Pokémon's moves.
Redirects single-target water moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Water moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
Generation VII
Normally, it lived on shallow sea shoals. When the tide went out, this Pokémon came up on land to search for prey.
This carnivorous Pokémon lived in primordial seas. It catches prey in its eight tentacles and dissolves them with digestive fluid as it eats.
Generation VIII
It has short legs and can’t walk very fast, but its neck and tentacles can extend to over three times their usual length to nab distant prey.
Once Cradily catches prey in its tentacles, it digests them whole and absorbs their nutrients.
Show older entries (Gen III, IV, V, VI)
Generation III
CRADILY roams around the ocean floor in search of food. This POKéMON freely extends its tree trunk-like neck and captures unwary prey using its eight tentacles.
CRADILY’s body serves as an anchor, preventing it from being washed away in rough seas. This POKéMON secretes a strong digestive fluid from its tentacles.
It drags its heavy body along the seafloor. It makes its nest in the shallows of warm seas. CRADILY can be seen on beaches when the tide goes out.
It ensnares prey with its eight tentacles. It then melts the prey with a strong acid before feeding.
Generation IV
It lives in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide goes out, it digs up prey from beaches.
It lives in warm seas. Its heavy body weighs it down so it won’t get washed away in rough weather.
Generation V
It lives in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide goes out, it digs up prey from beaches.
Generation VI
It lives in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide goes out, it digs up prey from beaches.
It ensnares prey with its eight tentacles. It then melts the prey with a strong acid before feeding.
Cradily roams around the ocean floor in search of food. This Pokémon freely extends its tree trunk-like neck and captures unwary prey using its eight tentacles.
Cradily’s body serves as an anchor, preventing it from being washed away in rough seas. This Pokémon secretes a strong digestive fluid from its tentacles.
Level Up
16 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wrap | nor | P | 15 | 90% | 20 |
| 1 | Leech Seed | gra | N | — | 90% | 10 |
| 1 | Astonish | gho | P | 30 | 100% | 15 |
| 15 | Acid | poi | S | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 20 | Mega DrainSTAB | gra | S | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| 22 | Ingrain | gra | N | — | — | 20 |
| 24 | Brine | wat | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| 29 | Confuse Ray | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 36 | Amnesia | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| 36 | Giga DrainSTAB | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| 46 | Gastro Acid | poi | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 48 | Ancient PowerSTAB | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| 56 | Energy BallSTAB | gra | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 66 | Stockpile | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| 66 | Spit Up | nor | S | — | 100% | 10 |
| 66 | Swallow | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
TM / HM
43 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amnesia | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Attract | nor | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Brine | wat | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| Bulldoze | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Bullet SeedSTAB | gra | P | 25 | 100% | 30 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Team | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Earthquake | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Energy BallSTAB | gra | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Flash | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Giga DrainSTAB | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Grass KnotSTAB | gra | S | — | 100% | 20 |
| Grassy Terrain | gra | N | — | — | 10 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Mud Shot | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Power WhipSTAB | gra | P | 120 | 85% | 10 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rock BlastSTAB | roc | P | 25 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Polish | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rock SlideSTAB | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Smash | fig | P | 40 | 100% | 15 |
| Rock TombSTAB | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Round | nor | S | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| Seed BombSTAB | gra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sludge Bomb | poi | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Sludge Wave | poi | S | 95 | 100% | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Solar BeamSTAB | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stone EdgeSTAB | roc | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| Strength | nor | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
Move Tutor
14 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient PowerSTAB | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Gastro Acid | poi | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Giga DrainSTAB | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Meteor BeamSTAB | roc | S | 120 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock SlideSTAB | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Seed BombSTAB | gra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
Items that wild Cradily may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Cradily
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Cradily
Cradily is a Rock and Grass-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn). It has short legs and can’t walk very fast, but its neck and tentacles can extend to over three times their usual length to nab distant prey. Cradily stands 1.5 m (4'11") tall and weighs 60.4 kg (133.2 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokemon.
Cradily Base Stats
Cradily has a base stat total of 495, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is Sp. Def at 107 (very good), while its lowest is Speed at 43 (below average). Cradily functions as a special wall. Cradily is slow with a base Speed of 43.
Cradily Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Rock and Grass-type, Cradily is weak to Ice, Fighting, Bug, Steel-type moves, resists Normal, Electric-type attacks. This gives Cradily 4 weaknesses, 2 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Cradily Abilities
Cradily's abilities include Suction Cups, Storm Drain. Suction Cups prevents being forced out of battle by other Pokémon's moves. Its Hidden Ability is Storm Drain, which redirects single-target water moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Water moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
Cradily Moves & Learnset
Cradily can learn 73 moves in Generation 8, including 16 by leveling up, 43 via TM/HM, and 14 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Power Whip (Grass, 120 power), Solar Beam (Grass, 120 power), Meteor Beam (Rock, 120 power), Stone Edge (Rock, 100 power). For coverage, Cradily can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Earthquake (Ground).
Training Cradily
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Cradily can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Cradily yields 2 Sp. Defense EVs. It has a slow then very fast growth rate and requires approximately 7,936 steps to hatch from an Egg. Cradily belongs to the Water3 egg group. Cradily is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Lileep → Cradily). Wild Cradily may be found holding Big Root.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Cradily. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Cradily, or use the team builder to see how Cradily fits into your squad.
