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Cradily.

national dex #346 · gen III
BST 495 · rock / grass
Cradily official artwork
rockgrass
#346 · gen III
Profile
HP
86
ATK
81
DEF
97
SPA
81
SPD
107
SPE
43
BST 495 · best Sp. Def 107 · worst Speed 43 · meters scale to 200

Cradily is weak to Ice, Fighting, Bug, Steel and resists Normal, Electric.

Typingrockgrass
AbilitiesSuction Cups, Storm Drain
Height, weight1.5 m / 60.4 kg
Catch rate45 / 255
Egg groupsWater3
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Dex position
#346 of 1025
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Cradily base stats

BST 495 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP86282376
Atk81150287
Def97179322
SpA81150287
SpD107197344
Spe4381203
BST495bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 SpD

Cradily weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Rock / Grass dual typing
nor½
fir1
wat1
ele½
gra1
ice2
fig2
poi1
gro1
fly1
psy1
bug2
roc1
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste2
fai1
Weak to
Ice, Fighting, Bug, Steel
Resists
Normal, Electric
Immune to
nothing

Cradily abilities

2 total · 1 hidden
Suction CupsPrevents being forced out of battle by other Pokémon's moves.
Storm DrainhiddenRedirects single-target water moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Water moves, raising Special Attack one stage.

Cradily evolution line

2 stages

Best Cradily moves

gen 8 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
grassPower WhipPHYS120
grassSolar BeamSPEC120
rockMeteor BeamSPEC120
rockStone EdgePHYS100
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
groundEarthquakePHYS100
poisonSludge WaveSPEC95

Cradily moves

gen 8 · 73 moves · 16 level-up · 43 TM/HM · 14 tutor
50 moves · Cradily appears in 12 games
AstonishL1Leech SeedL1WrapL1AcidL15Mega DrainL20IngrainL22BrineL24Confuse RayL29AmnesiaL36Giga DrainL36Gastro AcidL46Ancient PowerL48Energy BallL56Spit UpL66StockpileL66SwallowL66AttractTMBody SlamTMBulldozeTMBullet SeedTMDigTMEarth PowerTMEarthquakeTMEndureTMFacadeTMGiga ImpactTMGrass KnotTMGrassy TerrainTMHyper BeamTMMeteor BeamtutorMud ShotTMPower WhipTMProtectTMRestTMRock BlastTMRock SlideTMRock TombTMRoundTMSandstormTMSeed BombTMSleep TalkTMSludge BombTMSludge WaveTMSnoreTMSolar BeamTMStealth RockTMStone EdgeTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSwords DanceTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
WrapnormalPHYS1590%20Level 1
Leech SeedgrassSTAT-90%10Level 1
AstonishghostPHYS30100%15Level 1
AcidpoisonSPEC40100%30Level 15
Mega DrainSTABgrassSPEC40100%15Level 20
IngraingrassSTAT--20Level 22
BrinewaterSPEC65100%10Level 24
Confuse RayghostSTAT-100%10Level 29
AmnesiapsychicSTAT--20Level 36
Giga DrainSTABgrassSPEC75100%10Level 36
Gastro AcidpoisonSTAT-100%10Level 46
Ancient PowerSTABrockSPEC60100%5Level 48
Energy BallSTABgrassSPEC90100%10Level 56
StockpilenormalSTAT--20Level 66
Spit UpnormalSPEC-100%10Level 66
SwallownormalSTAT--10Level 66
AmnesiapsychicSTAT--20TM / HM
AttractnormalSTAT-100%15TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
BrinewaterSPEC65100%10TM / HM
BulldozegroundPHYS60100%20TM / HM
Bullet SeedSTABgrassPHYS25100%30TM / HM
DiggroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Double TeamnormalSTAT--15TM / HM
Earth PowergroundSPEC90100%10TM / HM
EarthquakegroundPHYS100100%10TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Energy BallSTABgrassSPEC90100%10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
FlashnormalSTAT-100%20TM / HM
Giga DrainSTABgrassSPEC75100%10TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
Grass KnotSTABgrassSPEC-100%20TM / HM
Grassy TerraingrassSTAT--10TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Mud ShotgroundSPEC5595%15TM / HM
Power WhipSTABgrassPHYS12085%10TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Rock BlastSTABrockPHYS2590%10TM / HM
Rock PolishrockSTAT--20TM / HM
Rock SlideSTABrockPHYS7590%10TM / HM
Rock SmashfightingPHYS40100%15TM / HM
Rock TombSTABrockPHYS6095%15TM / HM
RoundnormalSPEC60100%15TM / HM
SandstormrockSTAT--10TM / HM
Seed BombSTABgrassPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sludge BombpoisonSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Sludge WavepoisonSPEC95100%10TM / HM
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15TM / HM
Solar BeamSTABgrassSPEC120100%10TM / HM
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20TM / HM
Stone EdgeSTABrockPHYS10080%5TM / HM
StrengthnormalPHYS80100%15TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15TM / HM
Swords DancenormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Ancient PowerSTABrockSPEC60100%5Tutor
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15Tutor
Earth PowergroundSPEC90100%10Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Gastro AcidpoisonSTAT-100%10Tutor
Giga DrainSTABgrassSPEC75100%10Tutor
Meteor BeamSTABrockSPEC12090%10Tutor
Rock SlideSTABrockPHYS7590%10Tutor
Seed BombSTABgrassPHYS80100%15Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15Tutor
Stealth RockrockSTAT--20Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15Tutor

Cradily Pokédex entries

6 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

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.

Shield

Once Cradily catches prey in its tentacles, it digests them whole and absorbs their nutrients.

Generation VII2 entries
Ultra Sun

Normally, it lived on shallow sea shoals. When the tide went out, this Pokémon came up on land to search for prey.

Ultra Moon

This carnivorous Pokémon lived in primordial seas. It catches prey in its eight tentacles and dissolves them with digestive fluid as it eats.

Generation VI4 entries
X

It lives in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide goes out, it digs up prey from beaches.

Y

It ensnares prey with its eight tentacles. It then melts the prey with a strong acid before feeding.

Omega Ruby

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.

Alpha Sapphire

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.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

It lives in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide goes out, it digs up prey from beaches.

Generation IV2 entries
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

It lives in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide goes out, it digs up prey from beaches.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

It lives in warm seas. Its heavy body weighs it down so it won’t get washed away in rough weather.

Generation III4 entries
Ruby

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.

Sapphire

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.

Emerald

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.

FireRed, LeafGreen

It ensnares prey with its eight tentacles. It then melts the prey with a strong acid before feeding.

Cradily species data

gen III species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationIII (Hoenn)
ColorGreen
ShapeBlob
HabitatSea
Height1.5 m (4'11")
Weight60.4 kg (133.2 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate45 (17.6%)
Growth rateSlow Then Very Fast
Gender ratio87.5% Male / 12.5% Female
Egg groupsWater3
Hatch counter30 cycles, 7,936 steps
Base experience173
EV yield2 SpD
Regional dex numbers
National#346
Hoenn#134
Hoenn (ORAS)#139
Alola (USUM)#232
Akala (USUM)#133
Crown Tundra#184
Wild held items
Big Root5%
5% in Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleSpecial wall81 Atk / 81 SpA
Best statSp. Def 107very good
Speed tier43 Speslow
Defensive load4 weak / 2 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty45 / 255hard, about 17.6% per ball

About Cradily

Cradily is a Rock and Grass-type Pokémon 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 Pokémon.

Cradily base stats

Cradily has a base stat total of 495, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokémon. 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 and 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 and 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 on the right 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.

Tools for Cradily
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