Cranidos
Cranidos is a Rock type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0408 |
|---|---|
| Type | Rock |
| Species | Head Butt Pokémon |
| Height | 0.9 m (2′11″) |
| Weight | 31.5 kg (69.4 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Mold Breaker Sheer Force (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0036 (Diamond/Pearl) 0036 (Platinum) 0188 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0235 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0036 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0208 (Legends: Arceus) 0107 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 70 |
| Growth Rate | Erratic |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Monster |
|---|---|
| Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
| Egg cycles | 30 (7,454–7,710 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 67 | 244 | 338 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 125 | 229 | 383 | |
| Defense | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
| Sp. Atk | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
| Sp. Def | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
| Speed | 58 | 108 | 236 | |
| Total | 350 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Cranidos changes
- In Generation 4, Cranidos has a base experience yield of 99.
- In Generations 4-7, Cranidos has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| 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. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
A lifelong jungle dweller from 100 million years ago, it would snap obstructing trees with head butts. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Brilliant Diamond | It lived in jungles around 100 million years ago. Its skull is as hard as iron. |
| Shining Pearl | It was resurrected from an iron-ball-like fossil. It downs prey with its headbutts. |
| 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. |
Moves learned by Cranidos
Moves learnt by level up
Cranidos does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Cranidos does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Cranidos cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Cranidos learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 6 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
| 10 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| 15 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 19 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 24 | Assurance | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 28 | Slam | Normal | 80 | 75 | |
| 33 | Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 100 | |
| 37 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 42 | Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 46 | Head Smash | Rock | 150 | 80 |
Egg moves
Cranidos learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Cranidos gen 9 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Cranidos is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Cranidos sprites
Where to find Cranidos
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Oreburgh City |
|---|---|
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Pewter City |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Nacrene City |
| X Y |
Ambrette Town |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Rustboro City |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Route 8 |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Not available in this game |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Legends: Arceus | Space-Time Distortion |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Cranidos questions
Other languages
| English | Cranidos |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ズガイドス (Zugaidos) |
| German | Koknodon |
| French | Kranidos |
| Italian | Cranidos |
| Spanish | Cranidos |
| Korean | 두개도스 (dugaedoseu) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 头盖龙 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 頭蓋龍 |
| English |
Head Butt Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ずつきポケモン |
| German | Kopfstoß-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Coud’Boule |
| Italian | Pokémon Cranioso |
| Spanish | Pokémon Cabezazo |
| Korean | 박치기포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 头锤宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 頭錘寶可夢 |
Name origin
- cranium
- brain or head, referring to Cranidos’ thick skull
- -dos
- common dinosaur suffix

