Cranidos (Japanese: ズガイドス, Hepburn: Zugaidosu) (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.
Its shiny version has its blue dome and back changed to red.
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 evolution 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

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.
- Brilliant Diamond
It lived in jungles around 100 million years ago. Its skull is as hard as iron.
- Shining Pearl
It was resurrected from an iron-ball-like fossil. It downs prey with its headbutts.
- Legends: Arceus
An incredibly rare sight. They duel each other by ramming their heads together, and the resulting sound echoes throughout the area like the pealing of a bell.
- Scarlet
It lived in jungles around a hundred million years ago. It used its skillful headbutts to combat Aerodactyl.
- Violet
Cranidos toughen up their already sturdy heads by headbutting one another.
Locations
Locations | ||
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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 | |
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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 | |
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HP | |
Attack | |
Defense | |
Sp. Atk | |
Sp. Def | |
Speed | |
Total | 350
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Learnset
Leveling
LevelingGeneration VII | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
1 | Headbutt | 70 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
1 | Leer | — | 100% | 30 | ![]() |
Status | |||
6 | Focus Energy | — | —% | 30 | ![]() |
Status | |||
10 | Pursuit | 40 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
15 | Take Down | 90 | 85% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
19 | Scary Face | — | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
24 | Assurance | 60 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
28 | Chip Away | 70 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
33 | Ancient Power | 60 | 100% | 5 | ![]() |
Special | |||
37 | Zen Headbutt | 80 | 90% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
42 | Screech | — | 85% | 40 | ![]() |
Status | |||
46 | Head Smash | 150 | 80% | 5 | ![]() |
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 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
1 | Leer | — | 100% | 30 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 1 ♥ |
6 | Focus Energy | — | —% | 30 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
10 | Pursuit | 40 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 1 ♥ |
15 | Take Down | 90 | 85% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
6 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
19 | Scary Face | — | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
24 | Assurance | 60 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
28 | Chip Away | 70 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
33 | Ancient Power | 60 | 100% | 5 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
37 | Zen Headbutt | 80 | 90% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
42 | Screech | — | 85% | 40 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
46 | Head Smash | 150 | 80% | 5 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
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 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
1 | Leer | — | 100% | 30 | ![]() |
Status | |||
6 | Focus Energy | — | —% | 30 | ![]() |
Status | |||
10 | Pursuit | 40 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
15 | Take Down | 90 | 85% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
19 | Scary Face | — | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
24 | Assurance | 50 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
28 | Chip Away | 70 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
33 | AncientPower | 60 | 100% | 5 | ![]() |
Special | |||
37 | Zen Headbutt | 80 | 90% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
42 | Screech | — | 85% | 40 | ![]() |
Status | |||
46 | Head Smash | 150 | 80% | 5 | ![]() |
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 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | |
1 | Leer | — | 100% | 30 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
6 | Focus Energy | — | —% | 30 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
0 ♥ | |
10 | Pursuit | 40 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
1 ♥ | |
15 | Take Down | 90 | 85% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | |
19 | Scary Face | — | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
24 | Assurance | 50 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
28 | AncientPower | 60 | 100% | 5 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
33 | Zen Headbutt | 80 | 90% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
37 | Screech | — | 85% | 40 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
43 | Head Smash | 150 | 80% | 5 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
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 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM10 | Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM11 | Sunny Day | — | —% | 5 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM13 | Ice Beam | 90 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM14 | Blizzard | 110 | 70% | 5 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM23 | Smack Down | 50 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM24 | Thunderbolt | 90 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM25 | Thunder | 110 | 70% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM26 | Earthquake | 100 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM35 | Flamethrower | 90 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM37 | Sandstorm | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM38 | Fire Blast | 110 | 85% | 5 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM39 | Rock Tomb | 60 | 95% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM46 | Thief | 60 | 100% | 25 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM56 | Fling | — | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM66 | Payback | 50 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM69 | Rock Polish | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM71 | Stone Edge | 100 | 80% | 5 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM75 | Swords Dance | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM78 | Bulldoze | 60 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM80 | Rock Slide | 75 | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM87 | Swagger | — | 85% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM88 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM100 | Confide | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
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 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM10 | Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM11 | Sunny Day | — | —% | 5 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM13 | Ice Beam | 90 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 4 ♥ |
TM14 | Blizzard | 110 | 70% | 5 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 3 ♥ |
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 3 ♥ |
TM23 | Smack Down | 50 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 1 ♥ |
TM24 | Thunderbolt | 90 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM25 | Thunder | 110 | 70% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM26 | Earthquake | 100 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 1 ♥ |
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM28 | Dig | 80 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM35 | Flamethrower | 90 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM37 | Sandstorm | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 1 ♥ |
TM38 | Fire Blast | 110 | 85% | 5 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM39 | Rock Tomb | 60 | 95% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM46 | Thief | 60 | 100% | 25 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM56 | Fling | — | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM59 | Incinerate | 60 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM66 | Payback | 50 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM69 | Rock Polish | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM71 | Stone Edge | 100 | 80% | 5 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM75 | Swords Dance | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM78 | Bulldoze | 60 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 2 ♥ |
TM80 | Rock Slide | 75 | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 2 ♥ |
TM87 | Swagger | — | 90% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM88 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM94 | Rock SmashXY | 40 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM94 | Secret PowerORAS | 70 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM98 | Power-Up Punch | 40 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM100 | Confide | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
HM04 | Strength | 80 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
HM06 | Rock SmashORAS | 40 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
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 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM10 | Hidden Power | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM11 | Sunny Day | — | —% | 5 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM13 | Ice Beam | 95 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM14 | Blizzard | 120 | 70% | 5 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM23 | Smack Down | 50 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM24 | Thunderbolt | 95 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM25 | Thunder | 120 | 70% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM26 | Earthquake | 100 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM28 | Dig | 80 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM35 | Flamethrower | 95 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM37 | Sandstorm | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM38 | Fire Blast | 120 | 85% | 5 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM39 | Rock Tomb | 50 | 80% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM46 | Thief | 40 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM56 | Fling | — | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM59 | Incinerate | 30 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM66 | Payback | 50 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM69 | Rock Polish | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM71 | Stone Edge | 100 | 80% | 5 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM75 | Swords Dance | — | —% | 30 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM78 | Bulldoze | 60 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM80 | Rock Slide | 75 | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM87 | Swagger | — | 90% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM94 | Rock Smash | 40 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
HM04 | Strength | 80 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
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 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM06 | Toxic | — | 85% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM10 | Hidden Power | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
1 ♥ | |
TM11 | Sunny Day | — | —% | 5 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM13 | Ice Beam | 95 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM14 | Blizzard | 120 | 70% | 5 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
0 ♥ | |
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM23 | Iron Tail | 100 | 75% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM24 | Thunderbolt | 95 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM25 | Thunder | 120 | 70% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM26 | Earthquake | 100 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM28 | Dig | 80 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
1 ♥ | |
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM34 | Shock Wave | 60 | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM35 | Flamethrower | 95 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM37 | Sandstorm | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM38 | Fire Blast | 120 | 85% | 5 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM39 | Rock Tomb | 50 | 80% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM43 | Secret Power | 70 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
0 ♥ | |
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM46 | Thief | 40 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
0 ♥ | |
TM56 | Fling | — | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
1 ♥ | |
TM58 | Endure | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM59 | Dragon Pulse | 90 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM66 | Payback | 50 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
1 ♥ | |
TM69 | Rock Polish | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM71 | Stone Edge | 100 | 80% | 5 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM75 | Swords Dance | — | —% | 30 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
0 ♥ | |
TM76 | Stealth Rock | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM78 | Captivate | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM80 | Rock Slide | 75 | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | |
TM82 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | |
TM83 | Natural Gift | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM87 | Swagger | — | 90% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | |
HM04 | Strength | 80 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | |
HM06 | Rock Smash | 40 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
HM08 | Rock Climb | 90 | 85% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
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 IV | |||||||||
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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 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
CurseHGSS | Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking, Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
0 ♥ | |
Double-Edge | Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur, Cubone, Marowak, Aron, Lairon, Aggron | 120 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
0 ♥ | |
Hammer Arm | Rhydon, Rhyperior, Swampert | 100 | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
Slam | Lickitung, Lickilicky, Treecko, Grovyle, Sceptile | 80 | 75% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | |
Stomp | Lickitung, Lickilicky, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Rhyperior, Whismur, Loudred, Exploud, Tropius | 65 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | |
Thrash | Nidoking, Cubone, Marowak, Totodile, Croconaw, Feraligatr, Larvitar, Pupitar, Tyranitar | 90 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
Whirlwind | Tropius | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
0 ♥ | |
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Tutoring
Tutoring Generation VII | |||||||||
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Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | ||||
Dragon Pulse USUM | 85 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | ||||
Earth Power USUM | 90 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | ||||
Endeavor USUM | — | 100% | 5 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Fire Punch USUM | 75 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Iron Head USUM | 80 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Iron Tail USUM | 100 | 75% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Shock Wave USUM | 60 | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Special | ||||
Snore USUM | 50 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ||||
Spite USUM | — | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ||||
Stealth Rock USUM | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ||||
Superpower USUM | 120 | 100% | 5 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Thunder Punch USUM | 75 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Uproar USUM | 90 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | ||||
Zen Headbutt USUM | 80 | 90% | 15 | ![]() |
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 | |||||||||
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Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam | |
Dragon Pulse ORAS | 85 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Earth Power ORAS | 90 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Endeavor ORAS | — | 100% | 5 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Fire Punch ORAS | 75 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Iron Head ORAS | 80 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Iron Tail ORAS | 100 | 75% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Shock Wave ORAS | 60 | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Snore ORAS | 50 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Spite ORAS | — | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 1 ♥ | |
Stealth Rock ORAS | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Superpower ORAS | 120 | 100% | 5 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
6 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Thunder Punch ORAS | 75 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Uproar ORAS | 90 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 1 ♥ | |
Zen Headbutt ORAS | 80 | 90% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
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 | |||||||||
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Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | ||||
Dragon Pulse | 90 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | ||||
Earth Power | 90 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | ||||
Endeavor | — | 100% | 5 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Fire Punch | 75 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Iron Head | 80 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Iron Tail | 100 | 75% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ||||
Snore | 40 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ||||
Spite | — | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ||||
Stealth Rock | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ||||
Superpower | 120 | 100% | 5 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
ThunderPunch | 75 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Uproar | 90 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | ||||
Zen Headbutt | 80 | 90% | 15 | ![]() |
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 | |||||||||
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Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | ||
AncientPower | 60 | 100% | 5 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | ||
Earth Power | 90 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | ||
Endeavor | — | 100% | 5 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | ||
Fire Punch | 75 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | ||
Headbutt HGSS | 70 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | ||
Iron Head | 80 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | ||
Mud-Slap | 20 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
3 ♥ | ||
Snore | 40 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
3 ♥ | ||
Spite | — | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | ||
Superpower | 120 | 100% | 5 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | ||
ThunderPunch | 75 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | ||
Uproar | 50 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | ||
Zen Headbutt | 80 | 90% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
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. |
Sprites
Appearances
Anime

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
- Despite its head being its greatest asset, Cranidos could not learn Iron Head until Pokémon Platinum. Even to date, it cannot learn Skull Bash. It also can't have the ability Rock Head.
- Cranidos is the first fossil Pokémon not to have two types.
- Cranidos and Shieldon evolve at Level 30, the earliest of any fossil Pokémon.
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'.
Gallery
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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- ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 78. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.