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Cranidos (Japanese: ズガイドス, HepburnZugaidosu) (CRANE-nee-dose[1]) is a Rock-type Pokémon and a Fossil Pokémon, revived from the Skull Fossil.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Cranidos is a short, bipedal, dinosaur-like Pokémon. It is very similar to the real life Pachycephalosaurus, having long hind limbs and short forelimbs, and also having an extremely thick skull roof. The front of Cranidos' body is largely gray, while it's back and the top of its head are blue. From the sides to the back of its head are four large spikes. Cranidos' most notable feature though, is the large blue dome that is its head that it can use to smash down rocks or trees.

Behavior[]

They dwelled in ancient tropical jungles about 100,000,000 years ago. Their skulls are as hard as steel; as they travel through forests, they simply headbutt trees in their way rather than going around them; fossilized trunks are plentiful in rock layers where Skull Fossils are found. Cranidos also tackle prey headfirst to take them down. They are omnivorous—when not hunting, they can often be found eating ferns and other low-growing plants. They also forage the Berries knocked out of the trees and shrubs they destroy while charging. Cranidos live in herds of 15 to 20 members, consisting both of Cranidos and their evolutions Rampardos. While not the smartest Pokémon these herds find strength in numbers, using their heads to fend off attackers like Aerodactyl from all directions. While able to attain high speeds, Cranidos require lots of room in order to accelerate properly. In cramped areas, they become vulnerable due to their inability to headbutt at full speed. Cranidos likely went extinct due to an extended glacial period that killed off most of the plants that made up over half of their diets.

Special abilities[]

Roark Cranidos Focus Energy

Cranidos' dome-like head gives it great power.

Cranidos is one of three Pokémon to have the ability Mold Breaker. This ability allows Cranidos's moves to strike through any opposing abilities. Cranidos also have incredible leg strength, allowing it to move at great speeds so as to hit its opponent. Cranidos's dome-like head is noted as being as hard as iron, making it capable of even breaking through rock.

Evolution[]

Cranidos evolves into Rampardos, once it reaches level 30.

Game info[]

Pokédex entries[]

  • Diamond

    It lived in jungles around 100 million years ago. Its skull is hard as iron.

  • Pearl

    It was resurrected from an iron ball-like fossil. It downs prey with its head butts.

  • Platinum

    A lifelong jungle dweller from 100 million years ago, it would snap obstructing trees with head butts.

  • HeartGold

    Cranidos toughen up their already rock-hard heads by headbutting one another.

  • SoulSilver

    Cranidos toughen up their already rock-hard heads by headbutting one another.

  • Black

    A lifelong jungle dweller from 100 million years ago, it would snap obstructing trees with head butts.

  • White

    A lifelong jungle dweller from 100 million years ago, it would snap obstructing trees with head butts.

  • Black 2

    A lifelong jungle dweller from 100 million years ago, it would snap obstructing trees with head butts.

  • White 2

    A lifelong jungle dweller from 100 million years ago, it would snap obstructing trees with head butts.

  • X

    It was resurrected from an iron ball-like fossil. It downs prey with its headbutts.

  • Y

    A lifelong jungle dweller from 100 million years ago, it would snap obstructing trees with headbutts.

  • Omega Ruby

    It was resurrected from an iron ball-like fossil. It downs prey with its headbutts.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    A lifelong jungle dweller from 100 million years ago, it would snap obstructing trees with headbutts.

  • Sun

    It lived in jungles around a hundred million years ago. It used its skillful headbutts to combat Aerodactyl.

  • Moon

    In rock layers where Cranidos fossils are found, the fossilized trunks of tree snapped in two are also often found.

  • Ultra Sun

    A primeval Pokémon, it possesses a hard and sturdy skull, lacking any intelligence within.

  • Ultra Moon

    Its hard skull is its distinguishing feature. It snapped trees by headbutting them, and then it fed on their ripe berries.


Locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Diamond and Pearl Revive from Skull Fossil (Diamond Only) Fossil
Platinum Revive from Skull Fossil Fossil
HeartGold and SoulSilver Revive from Skull Fossil Fossil
Black and White Revive from Skull Fossil Fossil

Side Game Locations[]

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Crystal Cave (B5F-B9F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Vien Forest
Pokémon Rumble Fiery Furnace


Stats[]

Stats
HP
67
Attack
125
Defense
40
Sp. Atk
30
Sp. Def
30
Speed
58
Total
350

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
6 Focus Energy —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
10 Pursuit 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
15 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
19 Scary Face 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
24 Assurance 60 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
28 Chip Away 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
33 Ancient Power 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special
37 Zen Headbutt 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical
42 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
46 Head Smash 150 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2 1 ♥
6 Focus Energy —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
10 Pursuit 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 2 1 ♥
15 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
19 Scary Face 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 3 0 ♥
24 Assurance 60 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
28 Chip Away 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
33 Ancient Power 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special Tough 1 0 ♥
37 Zen Headbutt 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical Clever 4 0 ♥
42 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 3 0 ♥
46 Head Smash 150 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
6 Focus Energy —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
10 Pursuit 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
15 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
19 Scary Face 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
24 Assurance 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
28 Chip Away 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
33 AncientPower 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special
37 Zen Headbutt 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical
42 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
46 Head Smash 150 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
1 Leer 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
6 Focus Energy —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 0
10 Pursuit 40 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Smart 1
15 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
19 Scary Face 90% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
24 Assurance 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Beauty 2
28 AncientPower 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special Tough 2
33 Zen Headbutt 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical Beauty 2
37 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 2
43 Head Smash 150 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM05 Roar —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM23 Smack Down 50 100% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM35 Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM38 Fire Blast 110 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM69 Rock Polish —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM75 Swords Dance —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM05 Roar —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 3 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 1 4 ♥
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 1 3 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM23 Smack Down 50 100% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2 1 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM25 Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 1 0 ♥
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 1 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM35 Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 2 1 ♥
TM38 Fire Blast 110 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Clever 3 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
TM59 Incinerate 60 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Tough 3 0 ♥
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM69 Rock Polish —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 3 0 ♥
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
TM75 Swords Dance —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM94 Rock SmashXY 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM98 Power-Up Punch 40 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
HM06 Rock SmashORAS 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM23 Smack Down 50 100% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM35 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM59 Incinerate 30 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM69 Rock Polish —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM75 Swords Dance —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Smart 2
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 2
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 2
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Tough 2
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 2
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Smart 1
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM34 Shock Wave 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2
TM35 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 2
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 2
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 2
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Smart 2
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 0
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 1
TM58 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
TM59 Dragon Pulse 90 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Smart 2
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Cool 1
TM69 Rock Polish —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 2
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2
TM75 Swords Dance —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 0
TM76 Stealth Rock —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Cool 2
TM78 Captivate 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 3
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2
HM08 Rock Climb 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

Breeding Generation VII
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Crunch Snorlax, Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Larvitar, Pupitar, Tyranitar, Exploud, Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra, Garchomp, Druddigon, Tyrunt, Tyrantrum, Avalugg 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Curse Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking, Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra, Bergmite, Avalugg —% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
Double-Edge Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Cubone, Marowak, Aron, Lairon, Aggron, Bergmite, Avalugg 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Hammer Arm Rhydon, Rhyperior, Swampert 100 90% 10 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Iron Head Aron, Lairon, Aggron, Shieldon, Bastiodon 80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Iron Tail Aron, Lairon, Aggron 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Leer Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Cubone, Marowak, Marowak, Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Larvitar, Pupitar, Tyranitar, Treecko, Grovyle, Sceptile, Tropius, Cranidos, Rampardos, Axew, Fraxure, Haxorus, Druddigon 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Slam Lickitung, Lickilicky, Treecko, Grovyle, Sceptile 80 75% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Stomp Lickitung, Lickilicky, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Rhyperior, Whismur, Loudred, Exploud, Tropius, Tyrunt, Tyrantrum 65 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Thrash Nidoking, Cubone, Marowak, Marowak, Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Larvitar, Pupitar, Tyranitar, Tyrunt, Tyrantrum 120 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Whirlwind Tropius —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation VI
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
Crunch Snorlax, Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Larvitar, Pupitar, Tyranitar, Exploud, Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra, Garchomp, Druddigon, Tyrunt, Tyrantrum, Avalugg 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 1 4 ♥
Curse Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking, Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra, Bergmite, Avalugg —% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Tough 3 0 ♥
Double-Edge Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Cubone, Marowak, Aron, Lairon, Aggron, Bergmite, Avalugg 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
Hammer Arm Rhydon, Rhyperior, Swampert 100 90% 10 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
Iron Head Aron, Lairon, Aggron, Shieldon, Bastiodon 80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Iron Tail Aron, Lairon, Aggron 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
Leer Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Cubone, Marowak, Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Larvitar, Pupitar, Tyranitar, Treecko, Grovyle, Sceptile, Tropius, Cranidos, Rampardos, Axew, Fraxure, Haxorus, Druddigon 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2 1 ♥
Slam Lickitung, Lickilicky, Treecko, Grovyle, Sceptile 80 75% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Stomp Lickitung, Lickilicky, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Rhyperior, Whismur, Loudred, Exploud, Tropius, Tyrunt, Tyrantrum 65 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Thrash Nidoking, Cubone, Marowak, Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Larvitar, Pupitar, Tyranitar, Tyrunt, Tyrantrum 120 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
Whirlwind Tropius —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 3 0 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation V
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Crunch Snorlax, Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Larvitar, Pupitar, Tyranitar, Exploud, Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra, Garchomp, Druddigon 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Curse Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking, Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra —% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
Double-Edge Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Cubone, Marowak, Aron, Lairon, Aggron 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Hammer Arm Rhydon, Rhyperior, Swampert 100 90% 10 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Iron Head Aron, Lairon, Aggron, Shieldon, Bastiodon 80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Iron Tail Aron, Lairon, Aggron 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Leer Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Cubone, Marowak, Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Larvitar, Pupitar, Tyranitar, Treecko, Grovyle, Sceptile, Tropius, Cranidos, Rampardos, Axew, Fraxure, Haxorus, Druddigon 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Slam Lickitung, Lickilicky, Treecko, Grovyle, Sceptile 80 75% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Stomp Lickitung, Lickilicky, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Rhyperior, Whismur, Loudred, Exploud, Tropius 65 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Thrash Nidoking, Cubone, Marowak, Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Larvitar, Pupitar, Tyranitar 120 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Whirlwind Tropius 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation IV
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal
Crunch Snorlax, Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Larvitar, Pupitar, Tyranitar, Exploud, Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra, Garchomp 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 2
CurseHGSS Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking, Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra —% 10 Type ??? HOME ??? Status Tough 0
Double-Edge Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Cubone, Marowak, Aron, Lairon, Aggron 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 0
Hammer Arm Rhydon, Rhyperior, Swampert 100 90% 10 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 2
Slam Lickitung, Lickilicky, Treecko, Grovyle, Sceptile 80 75% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
Stomp Lickitung, Lickilicky, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Rhyperior, Whismur, Loudred, Exploud, Tropius 65 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
Thrash Nidoking, Cubone, Marowak, Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Larvitar, Pupitar, Tyranitar 90 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 2
Whirlwind Tropius 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 0

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Dragon Pulse USUM 85 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
Earth Power USUM 90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special
Endeavor USUM 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Fire Punch USUM 75 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
Iron Head USUM 80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Iron Tail USUM 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Shock Wave USUM 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Spite USUM 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
Stealth Rock USUM —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
Superpower USUM 120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Thunder Punch USUM 75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
Uproar USUM 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Zen Headbutt USUM 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Dragon Pulse ORAS 85 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Earth Power ORAS 90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Endeavor ORAS 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
Fire Punch ORAS 75 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Iron Head ORAS 80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Iron Tail ORAS 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
Shock Wave ORAS 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Spite ORAS 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Tough 2 1 ♥
Stealth Rock ORAS —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Cool 2 0 ♥
Superpower ORAS 120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
Thunder Punch ORAS 75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
Uproar ORAS 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 2 1 ♥
Zen Headbutt ORAS 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical Clever 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Dragon Pulse  90 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
Earth Power  90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special
Endeavor  100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Fire Punch  75 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
Iron Head  80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Iron Tail  100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Spite  100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status
Stealth Rock  —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
Superpower  120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
ThunderPunch  75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
Uproar  90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Zen Headbutt  80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
AncientPower  60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special Tough 2
Earth Power  90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Smart 2
Endeavor  100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 2
Fire Punch  75 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical Beauty 2
Headbutt HGSS 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
Iron Head  80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Tough 2
Mud-Slap  20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Cute 3
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 3
Spite  100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Status Tough 2
Superpower  120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2
ThunderPunch  75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Cool 2
Uproar  50 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 2
Zen Headbutt  80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical Beauty 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

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CranidosVs

Roark's Cranidos battling Ash's Pikachu

Cranidos has had a large role as Gym Leader Roark's key Pokémon. He used it in a battle against Paul in Shapes of Things to Come, and against Ash in A Gruff Act to Follow.

During a battle with Team Rocket, in Wild in the Streets!, Roark's Cranidos evolved into a Rampardos.

Trivia[]

Origin[]

Cranidos's appearance is very similar to the Pachycephalosaurus dinosaur, and is the basis of this Pokémon's looks and abilities.

Etymology[]

Cranidos comes from the word cranium referring to its thick skull, while similarly its Japanese name Zugaidos comes from the word zugaikotsu, also meaning 'cranium'.

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See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 78. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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