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Cradily

CradilyRock Grass
  • partlyCloudy
  • sunny
Cradily is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Cradily is a Rock and Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,211 CP and is weak to Bug, Fighting, Ice, and Steel-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Bullet Seed / Grass Knot. It is boosted by Partly Cloudy and Sunny weather. Its shiny form is available.

Cradily Stats and Max CP

152 ATK
194 DEF
200 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2499 CP
Lvl 40
2211 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1579 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1263 CP
Lvl 15 Research
947 CP

Cradily's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Gym DefenderGym Defender
#86
RockRock-type
#174
GrassGrass-type
#149
Great LeagueGreat League
#66
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#86

Cradily Type Chart

Cradily takes increased damage from:Cradily takes increased damage from:

BugBug160.0%
FightingFighting160.0%
IceIce160.0%
SteelSteel160.0%

Cradily takes reduced damage from:Cradily takes reduced damage from:

ElectricElectric62.5%
NormalNormal62.5%

Cradily best moveset

Moves

Bullet Seed + Grass Knot

Grass
GrassBullet Seed
GrassGrass Knot
Cradily's best Grass-type moveset is Bullet Seed / Grass Knot, with 9.43 DPS and 222.5 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Cradily ranks #149 (D Tier) as a Grass attacker with that moveset.
1.BugInfestationGrassGrass Knot8.679.56225.6
2.GrassBullet SeedGrassGrass Knot8.549.43222.5
3.PoisonAcidGrassGrass Knot8.469.34220.2
4.BugInfestationRockRock Slide7.588.37197.4
5.PoisonAcidRockRock Slide7.518.29195.7
6.GrassBullet SeedRockRock Slide7.468.23194.2
7.BugInfestationRockStone Edge6.997.71182.0
8.PoisonAcidRockStone Edge6.987.71181.8
1–8 of 15

Fast Attacks

  • BugInfestation9131.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Infestation
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage9
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy12

    Effects
    Infestation has no special effects.
    See Infestation details page ↗
  • GrassBullet Seed7131.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Bullet Seed
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage7
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage5
    Energy13

    Effects
    Bullet Seed has no special effects.
    See Bullet Seed details page ↗
  • PoisonAcid11101.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Acid
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • GhostGhost
    • 39.1%
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage11
    Energy10
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage6
    Energy8

    Effects
    Acid has no special effects.
    See Acid details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • GrassGrass Knot90502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Grass Knot
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.6s - 2.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50

    Effects
    Grass Knot has no special effects.
    See Grass Knot details page ↗
  • GroundBulldoze80503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bulldoze
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.6s - 3.1s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy55

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Bulldoze has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Bulldoze details page ↗
  • RockStone Edge1051002.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Stone Edge
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage105
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window0.9s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage100
    Energy55

    Effects
    Stone Edge has no special effects.
    See Stone Edge details page ↗
  • RockRock Tomb65503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Rock Tomb
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.0s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Rock Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    See Rock Tomb details page ↗
  • RockRock Slide75502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Rock Slide
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage75
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.3s - 2.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy45

    Effects
    Rock Slide has no special effects.
    See Rock Slide details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Cradily's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Cradily's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Cradily has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Cradily CP Chart

CP Chart

Cradily reaches a maximum of 2,211 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,196–1,263 CP, rising to 1,495–1,579 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 897–947 CP.

Max CPMax CP2211 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch897 CP - 947 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1196 CP - 1263 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1196 CP - 1263 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
1495 CP - 1579 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Cradily Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
131 CP298 CP3164 CP
4231 CP5298 CP6364 CP
7431 CP8498 CP9565 CP
10631 CP11695 CP12758 CP
13821 CP14884 CP15947 CP
161010 CP171073 CP181137 CP
191200 CP201263 CP211326 CP
221389 CP231452 CP241516 CP
251579 CP261642 CP271705 CP
281768 CP291832 CP301895 CP
311926 CP321958 CP331990 CP
342021 CP352053 CP362084 CP
372116 CP382147 CP392179 CP
402211 CP412239 CP422267 CP
432295 CP442324 CP452353 CP
462382 CP472411 CP482440 CP
492469 CP502499 CP

Pokédex information

Hoenn
Pokédex Number#346
Height1.5 m
Weight60.4 kg
RegionGeneration 3
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
LileepLileep
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
CradilyCradily
  • Lileep evolves into Cradily which costs 50 Candy.

Mega Pokémon that boost Cradily

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Cradily's Rock and Grass-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Cradily.

Rock Rock

Grass Grass

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Cradily Candy296 Cradily Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Cradily Candy10 Cradily Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Cradily Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Cradily Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Cradily Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Cradily Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Cradily Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Cradily Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Cradily Candy-

Cradily Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Cradily from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Cradily in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Cradily family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Cradily in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

LileepLileep
CradilyCradily
Shadow Lileep (Shadow)Shadow Lileep
Shadow Cradily (Shadow)Shadow Cradily

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
CradilyCradilyCradilyScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmCradilyCradily
0.74 m0.75 m1.5 m2.25 m3 m

Cradily's height ranges from 0.74 m to 3 m, with the average being 1.5 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Cradily in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.735 m0.75 m
2′05″2′06″
XS0.75 m1.5 m
2′06″4′11″
M1.125 m1.875 m
3′08″6′02″
XL1.875 m2.25 m
6′02″7′05″
XXL2.25 m3 m
7′05″9′10″

Encounter data

Movement type
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability20.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability5.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Cradily

Cradily high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Cradily. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Cradily Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

CradilyCradilyCradilyCradily

Cradily Pokédex entries

Hoenn
VersionsPokédex entry
RubyCRADILY 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.
SapphireCRADILY’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.
EmeraldIt 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.
FireRed, LeafGreenIt ensnares prey with its eight tentacles. It then melts the prey with a strong acid before feeding.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2It lives in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide goes out, it digs up prey from beaches.
HeartGold, SoulSilverIt lives in warm seas. Its heavy body weighs it down so it won’t get washed away in rough weather.
XIt lives in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide goes out, it digs up prey from beaches.
YIt ensnares prey with its eight tentacles. It then melts the prey with a strong acid before feeding.
Omega RubyCradily 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.
Alpha SapphireCradily’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.
Ultra SunNormally, it lived on shallow sea shoals. When the tide went out, this Pokémon came up on land to search for prey.
Ultra MoonThis carnivorous Pokémon lived in primordial seas. It catches prey in its eight tentacles and dissolves them with digestive fluid as it eats.
SwordIt 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.
ShieldOnce Cradily catches prey in its tentacles, it digests them whole and absorbs their nutrients.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Cradily’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Rock and Grass-type Pokémon, Cradily is weak to Bug, Fighting, Ice, and Steel-type moves.

What are the best moves for Cradily in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Cradily in Pokémon GO are Infestation and Grass Knot. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.565 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 225.647.

How does Cradily perform in Raids?

Cradily's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Cradily rank as a Rock-type attacker?

Cradily is an E-Tier Rock-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

How does Cradily rank as a Grass-type attacker?

Cradily is a D-Tier Grass-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Cradily?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Cradily: Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Diancie, Mega Venusaur, Mega Victreebel, Mega Sceptile, Primal Groudon, Mega Abomasnow, and Mega Chesnaught.

What is Cradily’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Cradily’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2211 CP and 2499 CP at Level 50.

Can Cradily be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Cradily can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Cradily Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Cradily cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.