Cradily
Cradily is a Rock/Grass type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0346 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 173 |
| Growth Rate | Erratic |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Water 3 |
|---|---|
| Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
| Egg cycles | 30 (7,454–7,710 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 86 | 282 | 376 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Cradily does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Cradily cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
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 |
Cradily sprites
| Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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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 Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Cradily questions
- What is a good moveset for Cradily?
- Does Storm Drain absorb your double battle partners Surf?
- Is Mirror Coat good on 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?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Cradily |
|---|---|
| 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

