Cradily
Cradily is a Rock/Grass type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.
Pokédex data
National № | 0346 |
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Type | Rock Grass |
Species | Barnacle Pokémon |
Height | 1.5 m (4′11″) |
Weight | 60.4 kg (133.2 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Suction Cups Storm Drain (hidden ability) |
Local № | 0134 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0139 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0232 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0184 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
EV yield | 2 Sp. Def |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 173 |
Growth Rate | Erratic |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Water 3 |
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Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
Egg cycles | 30 (7,454–7,710 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 86 | 282 | 376 | |
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Attack | 81 | 150 | 287 | |
Defense | 97 | 179 | 322 | |
Sp. Atk | 81 | 150 | 287 | |
Sp. Def | 107 | 197 | 344 | |
Speed | 43 | 81 | 203 | |
Total | 495 | 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
Cradily changes
- In Generation 3, Cradily has a base experience yield of 201.
- In Generation 4, Cradily has a base experience yield of 199.
- In Generations 3-7, Cradily has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex 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. |
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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. |
FireRed LeafGreen |
It ensnares prey with its eight tentacles. It then melts the prey with a strong acid before feeding. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It lives in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide goes out, it digs up prey from beaches. |
Moves learned by Cradily
Moves learnt by level up
Cradily learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Acid | Poison | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Astonish | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
1 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | — | 100 | |
1 | Leech Seed | Grass | — | 90 | |
1 | Wrap | Normal | 15 | 90 | |
12 | Ingrain | Grass | — | — | |
16 | Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 100 | |
20 | Mega Drain | Grass | 40 | 100 | |
24 | Brine | Water | 65 | 100 | |
28 | Amnesia | Psychic | — | — | |
32 | Gastro Acid | Poison | — | 100 | |
36 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
43 | Spit Up | Normal | — | 100 | |
43 | Stockpile | Normal | — | — | |
43 | Swallow | Normal | — | — | |
48 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 |
Egg moves
Cradily learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Cradily gen 8 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Cradily is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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09 | Bullet Seed | Grass | 25 | 100 | |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
19 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
22 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
28 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
53 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
55 | Brine | Water | 65 | 100 | |
58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
69 | Rock Polish | Rock | — | — | |
70 | Flash | Normal | — | 100 | |
71 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
75 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
83 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
86 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
96 | Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Cradily learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Acid | Poison | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Astonish | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
1 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | — | 100 | |
1 | Leech Seed | Grass | — | 90 | |
1 | Wrap | Normal | 15 | 90 | |
12 | Ingrain | Grass | — | — | |
16 | Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 100 | |
20 | Mega Drain | Grass | 40 | 100 | |
24 | Brine | Water | 65 | 100 | |
28 | Amnesia | Psychic | — | — | |
32 | Gastro Acid | Poison | — | 100 | |
36 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
43 | Spit Up | Normal | — | 100 | |
43 | Stockpile | Normal | — | — | |
43 | Swallow | Normal | — | — | |
48 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 |
Egg moves
Cradily does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
Move Tutor moves
Cradily can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Meteor Beam | Rock | 120 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Cradily is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
09 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
11 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
15 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
22 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
28 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
32 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
50 | Bullet Seed | Grass | 25 | 100 | |
53 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
54 | Rock Blast | Rock | 25 | 90 | |
55 | Brine | Water | 65 | 100 | |
76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
81 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
88 | Grassy Terrain | Grass | — | — |
Moves learnt by TR
Cradily is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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00 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
01 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
10 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
17 | Amnesia | Psychic | — | — | |
20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
22 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
59 | Seed Bomb | Grass | 80 | 100 | |
65 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
67 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
72 | Power Whip | Grass | 120 | 85 | |
75 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
77 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
78 | Sludge Wave | Poison | 95 | 100 |
Cradily sprites
Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Normal | — | ||||||
Shiny | — | — |
Where to find Cradily
Ruby Sapphire |
Evolve Lileep |
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FireRed LeafGreen |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Emerald | Evolve Lileep |
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver |
Evolve Lileep |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Evolve Lileep |
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Lileep |
Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Evolve Lileep |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
Sword Shield |
Evolve Lileep |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Cradily questions
- What is a good moveset for Cradily?
- Giga Drain or Ancient Power for my Cradily?
- Are Lileep and Cradily useful?
- Cradily Breeding Chain?
- What is a good bulky stealth rock user?
- Good Special/Physical Wall In Emerald?
- Is Cradily a good Pokemon for a mono-grass or mono-rock team?
- Infestation or Block for Cradily?
- Why did my 122 speed cradily move before the 5 stages speed dragonite on showdown?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English | Cradily |
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Japanese | ユレイドル (Yuradle) |
German | Wielie |
French | Vacilys |
Italian | Cradily |
Spanish | Cradily |
Korean | 릴리요 (rilliyo) |
Chinese (Simplified) | 摇篮百合 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 搖籃百合 |
English |
Barnacle Pokémon |
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Japanese | いわつぼポケモン |
German | Rankfüßer-Pokémon |
French | Pokémon Bernacle |
Italian | Pokémon Lepade |
Spanish | Pokémon Percebe |
Korean | 바위단지포켓몬 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 藤壶宝可梦 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 藤壺寶可夢 |
Name origin
- cradle
- to hold gently or protectively
- lily
- a type of plant