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Cranidos

rock

Abilities

Mold BreakerSheer Force(Hidden)
Height: 0.9 m (2'11")
Weight: 31.5 kg (69.4 lbs)
Base Exp: 70
Base Stats
HP67
Atk125
Def40
SpA30
SpD30
Spe58
BST350
EV Yield: 1 Atk
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
244338
Atk
229383
Def
76196
SpA
58174
SpD
58174
Spe
108236

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
IV (Sinnoh)
Color
Blue
Shape
Upright
Habitat
Unknown
Growth Rate
Slow Then Very Fast
Capture Rate
45 (17.6%)
Gender Ratio
87.5% Male / 12.5% Female
Egg Groups
Monster
Hatch Counter
30 cycles (~7,936 steps)
Base Experience
70
EV Yield
1 Atk
Height
0.9 m (2'11")
Weight
31.5 kg (69.4 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type.

nor½
fir½
wat2
ele—
gra2
ice—
fig2
poi½
gro2
fly½
psy—
bug—
roc—
gho—
dra—
dar—
ste2
fai—
Weak to: Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel
Resists: Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying
Abilities
Mold Breaker

Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.

Sheer ForceHidden Ability

Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

Evolution Chain
CranidosCranidos
roc
RampardosRampardos
roc
Pokedex Entries12 entries

Generation VII

Sun

It lived in jungles around a hundred million years ago. It used its skillful headbutts to combat Aerodactyl.

Moon

In rock layers where Cranidos fossils are found, the fossilized trunks of trees snapped in two are also often found.

Ultra Sun

A primeval Pokémon, it possesses a hard and sturdy skull, lacking any intelligence within.

Ultra Moon

Its hard skull is its distinguishing feature. It snapped trees by headbutting them, and then it fed on their ripe berries.

Generation VIII

Legends: Arceus

An incredibly rare sight. They duel each other by ramming their heads together, and the resulting sound echoes throughout the area like the pealing of a bell.

Show older entries (Gen IV, V, VI)

Generation IV

Diamond

It lived in jungles around 100 million years ago. Its skull is as hard as iron.

Pearl

It was resurrected from an iron ball-like fossil. It downs prey with its head butts.

Platinum

A lifelong jungle dweller from 100 million years ago, it would snap obstructing trees with head butts.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

CRANIDOS toughen up their already rock-hard heads by headbutting one another.

Generation V

Black, White, Black 2, White 2

A lifelong jungle dweller from 100 million years ago, it would snap obstructing trees with head butts.

Generation VI

X, Omega Ruby

It was resurrected from an iron ball-like fossil. It downs prey with its headbutts.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

A lifelong jungle dweller from 100 million years ago, it would snap obstructing trees with headbutts.

Moves (Gen 9)88 moves

Level Up

17 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1HeadbuttnorP70100%15
1LeernorN—100%30
6Focus EnergynorN——30
10Rock SmashfigP40100%15
15Take DownnorP9085%20
15Rock SlideSTABrocP7590%10
19Scary FacenorN—100%10
21Iron HeadsteP80100%15
24AssurancedarP60100%10
28Swords DancenorN——20
28SlamnorP8075%20
29CrunchdarP80100%15
33Ancient PowerSTABrocS60100%5
37Double EdgenorP120100%15
37Zen HeadbuttpsyP8090%15
42ScreechnorN—85%40
47Head SmashSTABrocP15080%5

TM / HM

48 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
BlizzardiceS11070%5
Body SlamnorP85100%15
BulldozegroP60100%20
CrunchdarP80100%15
CurseghoN——10
DiggroP80100%10
Double EdgenorP120100%15
Dragon CheerdraN00%15
Dragon PulsedraS85100%10
Earth PowergroS90100%10
EarthquakegroP100100%10
EndeavornorP—100%5
EndurenorN——10
FacadenorP70100%20
Fire BlastfirS11085%5
Fire PunchfirP75100%15
FlamethrowerfirS90100%15
FlingdarP—100%10
Ice BeamiceS90100%10
Iron HeadsteP80100%15
Mud SlapgroS20100%10
ProtectnorN——10
Rain DancewatN——5
RestpsyN——5
RoarnorN——20
Rock BlastSTABrocP2590%10
Rock SlideSTABrocP7590%10
Rock SmashfigP40100%15
Rock TombSTABrocP6095%15
SandstormrocN——10
Scary FacenorN—100%10
Sleep TalknorN——10
Smack DownSTABrocP50100%15
Stealth RockrocN——20
Stomping TantrumgroP75100%10
Stone EdgeSTABrocP10080%5
SubstitutenorN——10
Sunny DayfirN——5
Swords DancenorN——20
Take DownnorP9085%20
Tera BlastnorS80100%10
ThiefdarP60100%25
ThundereleS11070%10
Thunder PuncheleP75100%15
ThunderbolteleS90100%15
TrailblazegraP50100%20
UproarnorS90100%10
Zen HeadbuttpsyP8090%15

Egg Moves

10 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
CrunchdarP80100%15
CurseghoN——10
Double EdgenorP120100%15
Hammer ArmfigP10090%10
Iron HeadsteP80100%15
LeernorN—100%30
SlamnorP8075%20
StompnorP65100%20
ThrashnorP120100%10
WhirlwindnorN——20

Move Tutor

13 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Ancient PowerSTABrocS60100%5
Dragon PulsedraS85100%10
Earth PowergroS90100%10
EndeavornorP—100%5
Fire PunchfirP75100%15
HeadbuttnorP70100%15
Iron HeadsteP80100%15
Mud SlapgroS20100%10
Sleep TalknorN——10
Stealth RockrocN——20
Thunder PuncheleP75100%15
UproarnorS90100%10
Zen HeadbuttpsyP8090%15
Pokedex Numbers
National#408
Sinnoh#036
Sinnoh (Pt)#036
Alola (SM)#188
Akala#115
Alola (USUM)#235
Akala (USUM)#136
Hisui#208
Blueberry#107
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

rocHead Smash150 powP
rocStone Edge100 powP
rocRock Slide75 powP
rocAncient Power60 powS

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

norDouble Edge120 powP
iceBlizzard110 powS
firFire Blast110 powS
eleThunder110 powS
Other Rock-type Pokemon
GeodudeGravelerGolemOnixRhyhornRhydonOmanyteOmastar

Tools for Cranidos

Damage Calculator

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Team Builder

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EV Optimizer

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Coverage Solver

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Where To Catch

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Stat Calculator

Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature

About Cranidos

Cranidos is a Rock-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 4 (Sinnoh). An incredibly rare sight. They duel each other by ramming their heads together, and the resulting sound echoes throughout the area like the pealing of a bell. Cranidos stands 0.9 m (2'11") tall and weighs 31.5 kg (69.4 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.

Cranidos Base Stats

Cranidos has a base stat total of 350, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. Its highest stat is Attack at 125 (excellent), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 30 (poor). Cranidos excels as a physical attacker. Cranidos is average speed with a base Speed of 58.

Cranidos Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Rock-type, Cranidos is weak to Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel-type moves, resists Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying-type attacks. This gives Cranidos 5 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Cranidos Abilities

Cranidos's abilities include Mold Breaker, Sheer Force. Mold Breaker bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move. Its Hidden Ability is Sheer Force, which strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

Cranidos Moves & Learnset

Cranidos can learn 88 moves in Generation 9, including 17 by leveling up, 48 via TM/HM, 10 through breeding, and 13 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Head Smash (Rock, 150 power), Stone Edge (Rock, 100 power), Rock Slide (Rock, 75 power), Ancient Power (Rock, 60 power). For coverage, Cranidos can learn Double Edge (Normal), Blizzard (Ice), Fire Blast (Fire).

Training Cranidos

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Cranidos can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Cranidos yields 1 Attack EV. It has a slow then very fast growth rate and requires approximately 7,936 steps to hatch from an Egg. Cranidos belongs to the Monster egg group. Cranidos is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Cranidos → Rampardos).

Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Cranidos. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Cranidos, or use the team builder to see how Cranidos fits into your squad.

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