Energy Ball
Learned at Lv. 56
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Power: 90Accuracy: 100PP: 10Special
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
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POKÉDEX No. #346
Cradily
Barnacle Pokémon
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.
Weak to
Fighting
Bug
Steel
Ice
Height1.5 m
Weight60.4 kg
AbilitiesSuction Cups
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP86282–376
- Attack81150–287
- Defense97179–322
- Sp. Atk81150–287
- Sp. Def107197–344
- Speed4381–203
Total495
/ 720
BST495
65 percentile (1025)+85 vs Gen 3 avg (410)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 3
Habitat
Sea
Color
Green
Shape
Blob
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Lileep#345Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #346 |
| Crown Tundra | #184 |
| Hoenn | #134 |
| Updated Akala | #133 |
| Updated Alola | #232 |
| Updated Hoenn | #139 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
173
EV Yield
+2 Sp. Def
Growth Curve
Slow Then Very Fast
\begin{cases}
\frac{ x^3 \left( 100 - x \right) }{50}, & \text{if } x \leq 50 \\
\frac{ x^3 \left( 150 - x \right) }{100}, & \text{if } 50 < x \leq 68 \\
\frac{ x^3 \left( 1274 + (x \bmod 3)^2 - 9 (x \bmod 3) - 20 \left\lfloor \frac{x}{3} \right\rfloor \right) }{1000}, & \text{if } 68 < x \leq 98 \\
\frac{ x^3 \left( 160 - x \right) }{100}, & \text{if } x > 98 \\
\end{cases}Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
600,000
Wild Held Items
Big Root
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Heartgold
Evolution Chain
→
Level 40
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Cradily
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Flying
Bug
Fire
Ice
GroundRock
Water
Offensive Coverage
Cradily's Rock / Grass typing gives it 4 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against flying, bug, fire, ice, ground, rock, water types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Naive
+Speed−Sp. Def
Calm
+Sp. Def−Attack
Careful
+Sp. Def−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
Cradily's 495 base stat total marks it as a defensive Pokémon that shines at absorbing hits. Special Defense (107) carries most matchups, but a low Speed stat of 43 means careful positioning matters.
Its Rock, Grass typing leaves Cradily with 4 weaknesses against 2 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 7 types for super-effective damage.
A low catch rate of 45 makes Cradily a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Slow Then Very Fast experience curve. Defeating it grants Special Defense +2 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
1.5 m
Weight
60.4 kg
TypeRockGrass
Abilities
Prevents being forced out of battle by other Pokémon's moves.
Redirects single-target Water moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Water moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Water 3
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
87.5%
♀
12.5%
🐣
Hatch Steps
7,650
Hatch Counter: 30
⚪
Capture Rate
45
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Slow Then Very Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Cradily?
Cradily is a dual-type Rock, Grass Pokémon.
What are Cradily's weaknesses?
Cradily takes 2× damage from Fighting, Bug, Steel, Ice type moves.
How does Cradily evolve?
Cradily is the final form of the Lileep → Cradily evolution line.
What are Cradily's base stats?
Cradily has a base stat total of 495: HP 86, Attack 81, Defense 97, Sp. Atk 81, Sp. Def 107, Speed 43. Its highest stat is Sp. Def (107).
