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Cradily(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It was introduced in the third generation. It is a Rock and Grass Fossil Pokémon introduced in the third generation. It is the evolution of Lileep.
Physiology and Behaviour
Cradily is a green, plantlike Pokémon with various yellow markings on its head, neck, and torso. There are circular, yellow eyespots on its head. However, its true eyes are concealed inside the dark, crescent opening on its head. Surrounding its head at the base are eight pink tentacles, which somewhat resemble flower petals. Its long, flexible neck has yellow bands in the center, and it can be extended to assist in capturing prey. Its body is short and squat with four stubby growths and a yellow, oval, target-like pattern on the chest.
Cradily's heavy body acts as an anchor, preventing it from getting washed away by rough ocean currents. In ancient times, it built its nest in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide went out, it came up on land to search for prey. However, Cradily cannot move very fast due to its short legs. Instead, Cradily can extend its neck and tentacles by three times its usual length. It then uses its tentacles to capture them and melts them with strong digestive acidic fluid secreted by the tentacles.
Appearances
Main Pokémon games
Other Pokémon games
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: Cradily is a member of Team Constrictor.
In the anime
In the manga
In-game information
Pokédex entries
| Title | Entry |
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| Third Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon FireRed | It ensnares prey with its eight tentacles. It then melts the prey with a strong acid before feeding. |
| Pokémon LeafGreen | It ensnares prey with its eight tentacles. It then melts the prey with a strong acid before feeding. |
| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | It lives in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide goes out, it digs up prey from beaches. |
| Pokémon Pearl | It lives in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide goes out, it digs up prey from beaches. |
| Pokémon Platinum | It lives in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide goes out, it digs up prey from beaches. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | It lives in warm seas. Its heavy body weighs it down so it won't get washed away in rough weather. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | It lives in warm seas. Its heavy body weighs it down so it won't get washed away in rough weather. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | It lives in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide goes out, it digs up prey from beaches. |
| Pokémon White | It lives in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide goes out, it digs up prey from beaches. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | It lives in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide goes out, it digs up prey from beaches. |
| Pokémon White 2 | It lives in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide goes out, it digs up prey from beaches. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | It lives in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide goes out, it digs up prey from beaches. |
| Pokémon Y | It ensnares prey with its eight tentacles. It then melts the prey with a strong acid before feeding. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | Normally, it lived on shallow sea shoals. When the tide went out, this Pokémon came up on land to search for prey. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon Shield | Once Cradily catches prey in its tentacles, it digests them whole and absorbs their nutrients. |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | It lives in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide goes out, it digs up prey from beaches. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | It lives in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide goes out, it digs up prey from beaches. |
Game locations
In the main games, Cradily is only available by evolving Lileep.
Evolution
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Base Stats
| HP | 86 |
| Attack | 81 |
| Defense | 97 |
| Sp. Attack | 81 |
| Sp. Defense | 107 |
| Speed | 43 |
| Total | 495 |
Moveset
Gallery
Sprites
| Fossil Pokémon | |
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| Generation I | Omanyte • Omastar • Kabuto • Kabutops • Aerodactyl |
| Generation III | Lileep • Cradily • Anorith • Armaldo |
| Generation IV | Cranidos • Rampardos • Shieldon • Bastiodon |
| Generation V | Tirtouga • Carracosta • Archen • Archeops |
| Generation VI | Tyrunt • Tyrantrum • Amaura • Aurorus |
| Generation VIII | Dracozolt • Arctozolt • Dracovish • Arctovish |