Cranidosin Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux
Pokédex Entry
Head Butt Pokémon
Cranidos toughen up their already rock-hard heads by headbutting one another.
Cranidos in Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux
Cranidos is #408 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux. This page covers its rock typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 2 encounter locations.
Moves ignore Abilities.
30% gain to Move Power, ignores effects.
How to Obtain
Wild Encounters (2)
Level Up Moves (15)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HeadbuttLevel: 1Headbutt | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| The user sticks its head out and rams. It may make the foe flinch. | ||||||
| LeerLevel: 3Leer | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| The foe is given an intimidating look that lowers its Defense stat. | ||||||
| Sand TombLevel: 5Sand Tomb | ground | PWR35 | ACC85 | PP15 | ||
| The foe is trapped inside a painful sandstorm for two to five turns. | ||||||
| Focus EnergyLevel: 7Focus Energy | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | ||
| The user takes a deep breath and focuses to raise its critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| PursuitLevel: 10Pursuit | dark | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| An attack move that works especially well on a foe that is switching out. | ||||||
| Rock ThrowLevel: 13Rock Throw | rock | PWR50 | ACC90 | PP15 | ||
| The foe is attacked with a shower of small, easily thrown rocks. | ||||||
| Take DownLevel: 16Take Down | normal | PWR90 | ACC85 | PP20 | ||
| A reckless, full- body charge attack that also hurts the user a little. | ||||||
| Scary FaceLevel: 19Scary Face | normal | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP10 | ||
| Frightens the foe with a scary face to sharply reduce its Speed. | ||||||
| AssuranceLevel: 22Assurance | dark | PWR50 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| Does double damage if the foe has already taken damage this turn. | ||||||
| BulldozeLevel: 25Bulldoze | ground | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| The user hits all Pokémon in battle by stomping. Lowers Speed of those hit. | ||||||
| Rock PolishLevel: 28Rock Polish | rock | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| The user polishes its body to sharply boost its Speed. | ||||||
| Zen HeadbuttLevel: 32Zen Headbutt | psychic | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| The user focuses and rams the foe. It may also make the foe flinch. | ||||||
| ScreechLevel: 36Screech | normal | PWR0 | ACC85 | PP40 | ||
| An ear-splitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe's Defense. | ||||||
| Iron HeadLevel: 40Iron Head | steel | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| The foe is slammed with its hard head. It may also make the foe flinch. | ||||||
| Rock SlideLevel: 44Rock Slide | rock | PWR75 | ACC90 | PP10 | ||
| Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It may make the foe flinch. | ||||||
Egg Moves (9)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CrunchCrunch | dark | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| The foe is crunched with sharp fangs. It may lower the foe's Defense. | |||||
| CurseCurse | ghost | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | |
| A move that works differently for the Ghost type and all the other types. | |||||
| Double-EdgeDouble-Edge | normal | PWR120 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| A reckless, life- risking tackle that also hurts the user a little. | |||||
| Hammer ArmHammer Arm | fighting | PWR100 | ACC90 | PP10 | |
| The user swings its heavy fist. It also lowers the user's Speed. | |||||
| LeerLeer | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | |
| The foe is given an intimidating look that lowers its Defense stat. | |||||
| SlamSlam | normal | PWR80 | ACC75 | PP20 | |
| The foe is struck with a long tail, vines, etc. | |||||
| StompStomp | normal | PWR65 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| The foe is stomped with a big foot. It may make the foe flinch. | |||||
| ThrashThrash | normal | PWR120 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| The user rampages about for two to three turns, then becomes confused. | |||||
| WhirlwindWhirlwind | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| The foe is made to switch out with an ally. In the wild, the battle ends. | |||||
TM/HM Moves (27)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HeadbuttHeadbutt | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM02TM02 | |
| The user sticks its head out and rams. It may make the foe flinch. | ||||||
| CurseCurse | ghost | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM03TM03 | |
| A move that works differently for the Ghost type and all the other types. | ||||||
| RoarRoar | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM05TM05 | |
| The foe is made to switch out with an ally. In the wild, the battle ends. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | PWR0 | ACC85 | PP10 | TM06TM06 | |
| A move that badly poisons the foe. Its poison damage worsens every turn. | ||||||
| Rock SlideRock Slide | rock | PWR75 | ACC90 | PP10 | TM08TM08 | |
| Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It may make the foe flinch. | ||||||
| An attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the user. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM11TM11 | |
| The sun blazes for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. | ||||||
| AvalancheAvalanche | ice | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM13TM13 | |
| An attack move that gains in intensity if the target has hurt the user. | ||||||
| BlizzardBlizzard | ice | PWR120 | ACC70 | PP5 | TM14TM14 | |
| The foe is blasted with a blizzard. It may leave the foe frostbitten. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM18TM18 | |
| A heavy rain falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves. | ||||||
| Iron TailIron Tail | steel | PWR100 | ACC75 | PP15 | TM23TM23 | |
| An attack with a steel-hard tail. It may lower the foe's Defense stat. | ||||||
| ThunderThunder | electric | PWR120 | ACC70 | PP10 | TM25TM25 | |
| A brutal lightning attack that may also leave the foe paralyzed. | ||||||
| EarthquakeEarthquake | ground | PWR100 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM26TM26 | |
| An earthquake that strikes all Pokémon in battle excluding the user. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM27TM27 | |
| This attack move grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM28TM28 | |
| An attack that hits on the 2nd turn. Can also be used to exit dungeons. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TM32TM32 | |
| The user creates illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. | ||||||
| SwaggerSwagger | normal | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP15 | TM34TM34 | |
| A move that makes the foe confused, but also sharply raises its Attack. | ||||||
| SandstormSandstorm | rock | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM37TM37 | |
| A 5-turn sandstorm that damages all types except Rock, Ground, and Steel. | ||||||
| Fire BlastFire Blast | fire | PWR120 | ACC85 | PP5 | TM38TM38 | |
| The foe is hit with an intense flame. It may leave the target with a burn. | ||||||
| Shock WaveShock Wave | electric | PWR60 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM41TM41 | |
| A rapid jolt of electricity strikes the foe. It can't be evaded. | ||||||
| DetectDetect | fighting | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM43TM43 | |
| Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for two turns to fully restore HP and heal any status problem. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP25 | TM46TM46 | |
| An attack that may take the foe's held item if the user isn't holding one. | ||||||
| CutCut | grass | PWR60 | ACC95 | PP30 | HM01HM01 | |
| A basic attack used to cut trees and grass. Chance to raise Attack stat. | ||||||
| StrengthStrength | rock | PWR95 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM04HM04 | |
| The user throws a large boulder at the foe. Chance to cause flinch. | ||||||
| Rock SmashRock Smash | fighting | PWR55 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM06HM06 | |
| An attack that may also cut Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders. | ||||||
Move Tutor Moves (23)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earth Power(Route 3)Earth Power | ground | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. Lower the foe's Sp. Def. | |||||||
| Ice Beam(Celadon City)Ice Beam | ice | PWR95 | ACC100 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| The foe is struck with an icy beam. It may leave the foe frostbitten. | |||||||
| Zen Headbutt(Blackthorn City, Route 8)Zen Headbutt | psychic | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| The user focuses and rams the foe. It may also make the foe flinch. | |||||||
| Thunderbolt(Celadon City)Thunderbolt | electric | PWR95 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| A strong electrical attack that may also leave the foe paralyzed. | |||||||
| Stone Edge(Route 5)Stone Edge | rock | PWR100 | ACC80 | PP5 | TutorTutor | ||
| The foe is stabbed by sharpened stones. It has a high critical-hit ratio. | |||||||
| Flamethrower(Celadon City)Flamethrower | fire | PWR95 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| The foe is scorched with intense flames. The foe may suffer a burn. | |||||||
| Mud-Slap(Violet City)Mud-Slap | ground | PWR20 | ACC100 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| Mud is hurled in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. | |||||||
| Attract(Goldenrod City)Attract | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| If it is the other gender, the foe is made infatuated and unlikely to attack. | |||||||
| Sleep Talk(Ecruteak City)Sleep Talk | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| While asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. | |||||||
| Dragon Pulse(Blackthorn City)Dragon Pulse | dragon | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| The foe is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user's gaping mouth. | |||||||
| Fire Punch(Goldenrod City)Fire Punch | fire | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| The foe is punched with a fiery fist. It may leave the foe with a burn. | |||||||
| Thunderpunch(Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch | electric | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the foe paralyzed. | |||||||
| Pain Split(Sprout Tower)Pain Split | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | TutorTutor | ||
| The user adds its HP to the foe's HP, then equally shares the total HP. | |||||||
| Facade(Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path)Facade | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TutorTutor | ||
| An attack that is boosted if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. | |||||||
| Mimic(Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City)Mimic | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TutorTutor | ||
| The user copies the move last used by the foe for the rest of the battle. | |||||||
| Body Slam(Battle Tower, Route 25)Body Slam | normal | PWR85 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| The user drops its full body on the foe. It may leave the foe paralyzed. | |||||||
| Superpower(Celadon Dept.)Superpower | fighting | PWR120 | ACC100 | PP5 | TutorTutor | ||
| A powerful attack, but it also lowers the user's Attack and Defense stats. | |||||||
| Bulldoze(Goldenrod Dept., Hollow Tunnel)Bulldoze | ground | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | TutorTutor | ||
| The user hits all Pokémon in battle by stomping. Lowers Speed of those hit. | |||||||
| Ancientpower(Goldenrod Dept., Ruins Of Alph)Ancientpower | rock | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP5 | TutorTutor | ||
| An ancient power is used to attack. It may also raise all the user's stats. | |||||||
| Rock Climb(Battle Tower, Celadon Dept.)Rock Climb | normal | PWR90 | ACC85 | PP20 | TutorTutor | ||
| A charging attack that may confuse the foe. May use to reach new areas. | |||||||
| Swords Dance(Battle Tower)Swords Dance | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | TutorTutor | ||
| A frenetic dance of fighting. It sharply raises the Attack stat. | |||||||
| Crunch(Blackthorn City)Crunch | dark | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| The foe is crunched with sharp fangs. It may lower the foe's Defense. | |||||||
| Iron Head(Blackthorn City)Iron Head | steel | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| The foe is slammed with its hard head. It may also make the foe flinch. | |||||||
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Cranidos. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Cranidos resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Cranidos, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
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