Head Smash
Learned at Lv. 47
Legends Arceus
Power: 150Accuracy: 80PP: 5Physical
User receives 1/2 the damage inflicted in recoil.
PokemonLore Pokédex
#408
POKÉDEX No. #408
Cranidos
Head Butt Pokémon
It lived in jungles around 100 million years ago. Its skull is as hard as iron.
Weak to
Fighting
Ground
Steel
Water
Grass
Height0.9 m
Weight31.5 kg
AbilitiesMold Breaker
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP67244–338
- Attack125229–383
- Defense4076–196
- Sp. Atk3058–174
- Sp. Def3058–174
- Speed58108–236
Total350
/ 720
BST350
24 percentile (1025)-82 vs Gen 4 avg (432)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 4
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Blue
Shape
Upright
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #408 |
| Blueberry | #107 |
| Extended Sinnoh | #36 |
| Hisui | #208 |
| Original Akala | #115 |
| Original Alola | #188 |
| Original Sinnoh | #36 |
| Updated Akala | #136 |
| Updated Alola | #235 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
70
EV Yield
+1 Attack
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
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
→
Level 30
#409
Rampardos
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
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
Offensive Coverage
Cranidos's Rock typing gives it 5 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against flying, bug, fire, ice types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
Brave
+Attack−Speed
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 350, Cranidos plays as a slow bruiser that trades speed for raw hitting power. Its standout stat is Attack at 125, while Special Attack (30) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Its Rock typing leaves Cranidos with 5 weaknesses against 4 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 4 types for super-effective damage.
A low catch rate of 45 makes Cranidos a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Slow Then Very Fast experience curve. Defeating it grants Attack +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.9 m
Weight
31.5 kg
TypeRock
Abilities
Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.
Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Monster
⚧
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 Cranidos?
Cranidos is a Rock type Pokémon.
What are Cranidos's weaknesses?
Cranidos takes 2× damage from Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water, Grass type moves.
How does Cranidos evolve?
Cranidos evolves into Rampardos at level 30. Full evolution line: Cranidos → Rampardos.
What are Cranidos's base stats?
Cranidos has a base stat total of 350: HP 67, Attack 125, Defense 40, Sp. Atk 30, Sp. Def 30, Speed 58. Its highest stat is Attack (125).
