Cranidos Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Cranidos official artwork
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Cranidos

Head Butt Pokémon

ROCK

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

Cranidos Pokédex brings together the essential information for Cranidos, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Cranidos is National Pokédex #408 and was introduced in Generation IV. It is a Rock-type Pokémon.

This Cranidos Pokédex covers Cranidos across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. A primeval Pokémon, it possesses a hard and sturdy skull, lacking any intelligence within.

Cranidos at a glance

Type
ROCK
Weak to
WATER2×GRASS2×FIGHTING2×GROUND2×STEEL2×
Best base stat
Attack — 125
Abilities
Mold Breaker, Sheer ♀orce (Hidden)
Next evolution
Rampardos — Level 30

Cranidos Pokédex overview

Cranidos has the Rock typing, it belongs to Generation IV, its Pokédex classification is the Head Butt Pokémon. A primeval Pokémon, it possesses a hard and sturdy skull, lacking any intelligence within. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Cranidos Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Cranidos quick facts

Height
0.9 m
Weight
31.5 kg
Generation
Generation IV
Growth rate
Slow Then Very ♀ast
Capture rate
45
Base happiness
70

Cranidos Pokédex type and weaknesses

Cranidos is weak to Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground and Steel. It resists Normal, Fire, Poison and Flying. These matchups come from Cranidos's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Cranidos and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Cranidos type effectiveness

Damage taken when Cranidos is hit by each type:

Weak to

WATER2×GRASS2×FIGHTING2×GROUND2×STEEL2×

Resists

NORMAL½×FIRE½×POISON½×FLYING½×

Based on Rock typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Cranidos Pokédex stats

Cranidos has a base stat total of 350, with Attack as its highest listed base stat at 125. In the Cranidos Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Cranidos is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Cranidos base stats

Hp67
Attack125
Defense40
Special Attack30
Special Defense30
Speed58
Total350

Cranidos Pokédex abilities

Cranidos can have Mold Breaker and Sheer ♀orce as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Cranidos functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Cranidos abilities

Mold Breaker

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

Sheer ♀orce Hidden

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

Cranidos Pokédex evolution

No additional evolution information is shown for Cranidos. The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Cranidos evolution family

408Cranidos
Level 30
409Rampardos

Cranidos evolution requirements

Cranidos Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Cranidos has 1 form shown on this Cranidos Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

Cranidos normal artwork
Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Cranidos.

Cranidos Pokédex game appearances

Cranidos appears in 13 Pokémon titles, including Black, Black 2, Diamond, Heartgold, Moon and Pearl. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Cranidos appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Cranidos game availability

BlackGame data
Black 2Game data
DiamondWild encounter
HeartgoldWild encounter
MoonWild encounter
PearlWild encounter
PlatinumWild encounter
SoulsilverWild encounter
SunWild encounter
Ultra SunWild encounter
Ultra ♂oonWild encounter
WhiteGame data
White 2Game data

This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.

Where can you find Cranidos?

The locations below show where Cranidos can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.

Cranidos encounter locations

9 records

GameLocationMethodLevelChanceConditions
DiamondOreburgh City Oreburgh ♂ining ♂useumGift20100%Item Skull ♀ossil
HeartgoldPewter City Pewter ♂useum Of ScienceGift20100%Item Skull ♀ossil
MoonAlola Route 8 ♀ossil Restoration CenterGift15100%—
PearlOreburgh City Oreburgh ♂ining ♂useumGift20100%Item Skull ♀ossil
PlatinumOreburgh City Oreburgh ♂ining ♂useumGift20100%Item Skull ♀ossil
SoulsilverPewter City Pewter ♂useum Of ScienceGift20100%Item Skull ♀ossil
SunAlola Route 8 ♀ossil Restoration CenterGift15100%—
Ultra SunAlola Route 8 ♀ossil Restoration CenterGift15100%—
Ultra ♂oonAlola Route 8 ♀ossil Restoration CenterGift15100%—

Cranidos Pokédex moves

The Cranidos Pokédex lists 119 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Cranidos move explorer

119 moves shown

LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPMethod
1HeadbuttNORMALPhysical7010015Level Up
1LeerNORMALStatus—10030Level Up
1TackleNORMALPhysical4010035Level Up
5Ancient PowerROCKSpecial601005Level Up
6Focus EnergyNORMALStatus——30Level Up
9BiteDARKPhysical6010025Level Up
10PursuitDARKPhysical4010020Level Up
10Rock PolishROCKStatus——20Level Up
10Rock SmashFIGHTINGPhysical4010015Level Up
15Rock SlideROCKPhysical759010Level Up
15Take DownNORMALPhysical908520Level Up
19Scary ♀aceNORMALStatus—10010Level Up
21Iron HeadSTEELPhysical8010015Level Up
24AssuranceDARKPhysical6010010Level Up
28Chip AwayNORMALPhysical7010020Level Up
28SlamNORMALPhysical807520Level Up
28Swords DanceNORMALStatus——20Level Up
29CrunchDARKPhysical8010015Level Up
33Zen HeadbuttPSYCHICPhysical809015Level Up
37Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Level Up
37ScreechNORMALStatus—8540Level Up
43Head SmashROCKPhysical150805Level Up
—AttractNORMALStatus—10015Machine
—BlizzardICESpecial110705Machine
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Machine
—BulldozeGROUNDPhysical6010020Machine
—CaptivateNORMALStatus—10020Machine
—ConfideNORMALStatus——20Machine
—CrunchDARKPhysical8010015Machine
—CurseGHOSTStatus——10Machine
—DigGROUNDPhysical8010010Machine
—Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Machine
—Double TeamNORMALStatus——15Machine
—Dragon CheerDRAGONStatus0015Machine
—Dragon PulseDRAGONSpecial8510010Machine
—Earth PowerGROUNDSpecial9010010Machine
—EarthquakeGROUNDPhysical10010010Machine
—EndeavorNORMALPhysical—1005Machine
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Machine
—FacadeNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Fire BlastFIRESpecial110855Machine
—Fire PunchFIREPhysical7510015Machine
—FlamethrowerFIRESpecial9010015Machine
—FlingDARKPhysical—10010Machine
—FrustrationNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—Hidden PowerNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Ice BeamICESpecial9010010Machine
—IncinerateFIRESpecial6010015Machine
—Iron HeadSTEELPhysical8010015Machine
—Iron TailSTEELPhysical1007515Machine
—Mud SlapGROUNDSpecial2010010Machine
—Natural GiftNORMALPhysical—10015Machine
—PaybackDARKPhysical5010010Machine
—Power Up PunchFIGHTINGPhysical4010020Machine
—ProtectNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Rain DanceWATERStatus——5Machine
—RestPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—ReturnNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—RoarNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Rock BlastROCKPhysical259010Machine
—Rock ClimbNORMALPhysical908520Machine
—Rock PolishROCKStatus——20Machine
—Rock SlideROCKPhysical759010Machine
—Rock SmashFIGHTINGPhysical4010015Machine
—Rock TombROCKPhysical609515Machine
—RoundNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—SandstormROCKStatus——10Machine
—Scary ♀aceNORMALStatus—10010Machine
—Secret PowerNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Shock WaveELECTRICSpecial60—20Machine
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Smack DownROCKPhysical5010015Machine
—Stealth RockROCKStatus——20Machine
—Stomping TantrumGROUNDPhysical7510010Machine
—Stone EdgeROCKPhysical100805Machine
—StrengthNORMALPhysical8010015Machine
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Sunny DayFIREStatus——5Machine
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Machine
—Swords DanceNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Take DownNORMALPhysical908520Machine
—Tera BlastNORMALSpecial8010010Machine
—ThiefDARKPhysical6010025Machine
—ThunderELECTRICSpecial1107010Machine
—Thunder PunchELECTRICPhysical7510015Machine
—ThunderboltELECTRICSpecial9010015Machine
—ToxicPOISONStatus—9010Machine
—TrailblazeGRASSPhysical5010020Machine
—UproarNORMALSpecial9010010Machine
—Zen HeadbuttPSYCHICPhysical809015Machine
—CrunchDARKPhysical8010015Egg
—CurseGHOSTStatus——10Egg
—Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Egg
—Hammer ArmFIGHTINGPhysical1009010Egg
—Iron HeadSTEELPhysical8010015Egg
—Iron TailSTEELPhysical1007515Egg
—LeerNORMALStatus—10030Egg
—SlamNORMALPhysical807520Egg
—StompNORMALPhysical6510020Egg
—ThrashNORMALPhysical12010010Egg
—WhirlwindNORMALStatus——20Egg
—Ancient PowerROCKSpecial601005Tutor
—Dragon PulseDRAGONSpecial8510010Tutor
—Earth PowerGROUNDSpecial9010010Tutor
—EndeavorNORMALPhysical—1005Tutor
—Fire PunchFIREPhysical7510015Tutor
—HeadbuttNORMALPhysical7010015Tutor
—Iron HeadSTEELPhysical8010015Tutor
—Iron TailSTEELPhysical1007515Tutor
—Mud SlapGROUNDSpecial2010010Tutor
—Shock WaveELECTRICSpecial60—20Tutor
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Tutor
—SpiteGHOSTStatus—10010Tutor
—Stealth RockROCKStatus——20Tutor
—SuperpowerFIGHTINGPhysical1201005Tutor
—Thunder PunchELECTRICPhysical7510015Tutor
—UproarNORMALSpecial9010010Tutor
—Zen HeadbuttPSYCHICPhysical809015Tutor

Cranidos Pokédex entries

The Cranidos Pokédex entries below let you compare how Cranidos has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

Cranidos Pokédex entries

GameEntry
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

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

Soulsilver

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

Black

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

White

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

Black 2

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

White 2

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

X

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

Y

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

Omega Ruby

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

Alpha Sapphire

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

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 ♂oon

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

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.

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