Cranidos
#408 (Sinnoh)
Best moveset for Cranidos
The best moves for Cranidos are Zen Headbutt and Ancient Power when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Zen Headbutt | 10.9 dps |
| Ancient Power | 24 dps |
Defense
| Zen Headbutt | 10.9 dps |
| Ancient Power | 24 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Cranidos family. Cranidos evolves into Rampardos which costs 50 Candy.
Cranidos Raid Guide
Cranidos has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 1 and Tier 2 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Cranidos, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Cranidos is a Rock Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water and Grass moves. Cranidos's strongest moveset is Zen Headbutt & Ancient Power and it has a Max CP of 1,820. Cranidos evolves into Rampardos.
About
"Its hard skull is its distinguishing feature. It snapped trees by headbutting them, and then it fed on their ripe berries."
Base stats
| Attack | 218 | |
| Defense | 71 | |
| Stamina | 167 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
780 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,040 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,560 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 1,820 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,300 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,690 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 143 |
Size
| Height | 0.9 m |
| Weight | 31.5 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Best moveset for Cranidos
The best moves for Cranidos are Zen Headbutt and Ancient Power when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Zen Headbutt | 10.9 dps |
| Ancient Power | 24 dps |
Defense
| Zen Headbutt | 10.9 dps |
| Ancient Power | 24 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zen Headbutt | 12 | 9.1 | 10.9 |
| Take Down | 8 | 8.3 | 6.7 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | 70 | -9.4 | 24 |
| Rock Tomb | 70 | -15.6 | 26.3 |
| Bulldoze | 80 | -14.3 | 22.9 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Cranidos?
Cranidos is a Rock type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water and Grass moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Cranidos are:
- Kartana,
- Terrakion,
- Zacian (Crowned Sword),
- Pheromosa,
- Metagross.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kartana | Razor Leaf | Leaf Blade | 100% |
| Terrakion | Double Kick | Sacred Sword | 93% |
| Zacian (Crowned Sword) | Metal Claw | Iron Head | 93% |
| Pheromosa | Low Kick | Focus Blast | 92% |
| Metagross | Bullet Punch | Meteor Mash | 89% |
| Lucario | Counter | Aura Sphere | 89% |
| Pheromosa | Low Kick | Close Combat | 86% |
| Urshifu (Single Strike) | Counter | Dynamic Punch | 86% |
| Urshifu (Rapid Strike) | Counter | Dynamic Punch | 86% |
| Keldeo (Resolute) | Low Kick | Sacred Sword | 86% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Cranidos
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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