Cranidos

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Cranidos is a Rock-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Rock-type Pokémon, Cranidos is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, and Water-type moves.

Cranidos's maximum Combat Power stat is 2058 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Zen Headbutt / Ancient Power. Cranidos encounters are boosted during Partly Cloudy weather. Shiny Cranidos is available! ✨

Cranidos Stats and Max CP

218 ATK
71 DEF
167 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2058 CP
Lvl 40
1820 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1300 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1040 CP
Lvl 15 Research
780 CP

Cranidos's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
RockRock-type
Great LeagueGreat League

Cranidos Type Chart

Cranidos takes increased damage from:Cranidos takes increased damage from:

FightingFighting160.0%
GrassGrass160.0%
GroundGround160.0%
SteelSteel160.0%
WaterWater160.0%

Cranidos takes reduced damage from:Cranidos takes reduced damage from:

FireFire62.5%
FlyingFlying62.5%
NormalNormal62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Zen Headbutt + Ancient Power

Cranidos's best Rock-type moveset is Zen Headbutt / Ancient Power, with 7.56 DPS and 55.2 TDO. These moves are boosted by Windy and Partly Cloudy weather. Cranidos ranks #248 (F Tier) as a Rock attacker with that moveset.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.PsychicZen Headbutt RockAncient Power 7.5655.25.63
      2.PsychicZen Headbutt RockRock Tomb 7.0051.05.21
      3.PsychicZen Headbutt GroundBulldoze 6.8750.15.12
      4.NormalTake Down RockAncient Power 5.6541.24.21
      5.NormalTake Down RockRock Tomb 4.8935.63.64
      6.NormalTake Down GroundBulldoze 4.8235.13.59

      Fast Attacks

      • NormalTake DownDamage7Energy8Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Take Down
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage7
        Energy8
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage5
        Energy8

        Effects
        Take Down has no special effects.
        See Take Down details page ↗
      • PsychicZen HeadbuttDamage11Energy9Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Zen Headbutt
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage11
        Energy9
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage8
        Energy6

        Effects
        Zen Headbutt has no special effects.
        See Zen Headbutt details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • GroundBulldozeDamage80Energy50Duration3.5s
        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
        Damage45
        Energy45

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Bulldoze has a 50.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Bulldoze details page ↗
      • RockAncient PowerDamage70Energy33Duration3.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Ancient Power
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • BugBug
          • FireFire
          • IceIce
        • 62.5%
          • FightingFighting
          • GroundGround
          • SteelSteel
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage70
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration3.5s
        Damage window2.9s - 3.1s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage60
        Energy45

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Ancient Power has a 10.0% chance to:

        • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
        • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
        See Ancient Power details page ↗
      • RockRock TombDamage65Energy50Duration3.0s
        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 ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

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

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

      Cranidos in the meta

      Cranidos in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Recommended moves

      Cranidos actually has a workable ATK stat but it lacks a Rock-type Fast Move to be considered usable in Raids. For Gyms, it is completely out of contention as not only does the Rock typing give it five weaknesses, Cranidos is also very fragile.

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      Recommended moves

      Cranidos is flimsy and doesn't have the tools necessary to win in PvP. Don't use it in any PvP League.

      Pokédex information

      Sinnoh
      Pokédex Number#408
      Height0.9 m
      Weight31.5 kg
      RegionGeneration 4
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance5 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy3
      Stardust100
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy75
      Stardust75000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Cranidos family

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

      Cranidos Pokémon GOCranidos
      Rampardos Pokémon GORampardos
      Shadow Cranidos Pokémon GOShadow Cranidos
      Shadow Rampardos Pokémon GOShadow Rampardos
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Cranidos scaled to 0.5094117647058823x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Cranidos scaled to 0.5147058823529411x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Cranidos scaled to 0.7794117647058824x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmCranidos scaled to 1.0441176470588236x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Cranidos scaled to 1.3088235294117647x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.44 m0.45 m0.9 m1.35 m1.8 m

      Cranidos's height ranges from 0.44 m to 1.8 m, with the average being 0.9 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 Cranidos in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.441 m0.45 m
      1′05″1′06″
      XS0.45 m0.9 m
      1′06″2′11″
      M0.675 m1.125 m
      2′03″3′08″
      XL1.125 m1.35 m
      3′08″4′05″
      XXL1.35 m1.8 m
      4′05″5′11″
      Encounter data
      Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
      Movement Timer10s
      Jump Time1s
      Attack Probability10.0%
      Attack Timer29s
      Dodge Probability15.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance1
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Cranidos CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Cranidos's has 2058 max CP (at Level 50). A Cranidos obtained from Raids can be encountered from 974 CP to 1040 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1217 CP to 1300 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Cranidos can be found in the 730 CP to 780 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP2058 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch730 CP - 780 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs974 CP - 1040 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids974 CP - 1040 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      1217 CP - 1300 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 guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      125 CP280 CP3135 CP
      4190 CP5245 CP6300 CP
      7355 CP8410 CP9465 CP
      10520 CP11572 CP12624 CP
      13676 CP14728 CP15780 CP
      16832 CP17884 CP18936 CP
      19988 CP201040 CP211092 CP
      221144 CP231196 CP241248 CP
      251300 CP261352 CP271404 CP
      281456 CP291508 CP301560 CP
      311586 CP321612 CP331638 CP
      341664 CP351690 CP361716 CP
      371742 CP381768 CP391794 CP
      401820 CP411843 CP421867 CP
      431890 CP441913 CP451937 CP
      461961 CP471985 CP482009 CP
      492033 CP502058 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Cranidos

      Photobomb

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

      Rock Rock

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega 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 BonusWhile 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.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Cranidos Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

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

      Cranidos Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Cranidos 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 Cranidos in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Cranidos Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Cranidos Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Cranidos Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Cranidos Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Cranidos Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Cranidos Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Cranidos Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Cranidos Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Cranidos Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Cranidos Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Cranidos Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Cranidos Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Cranidos Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Cranidos Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Cranidos Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Cranidos Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Cranidos Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Cranidos Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Cranidos Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Cranidos Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Cranidos Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Cranidos Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Cranidos Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Cranidos Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Cranidos Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Cranidos Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Cranidos Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Cranidos Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Cranidos Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Cranidos Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Cranidos Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Cranidos Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Cranidos Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Cranidos Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Cranidos Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Cranidos Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Cranidos Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Cranidos Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Cranidos Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Cranidos Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Cranidos Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Cranidos Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Cranidos Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Cranidos Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Cranidos Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Cranidos Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Cranidos Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Cranidos Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Cranidos Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Cranidos Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Cranidos Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Cranidos Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Cranidos Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Cranidos Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Cranidos Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Cranidos Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Cranidos Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Cranidos Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Cranidos Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Cranidos Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Cranidos Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Cranidos Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Cranidos Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Cranidos Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Cranidos Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Cranidos Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Cranidos Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Cranidos Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Cranidos Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Cranidos Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Cranidos Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Cranidos Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Cranidos Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Cranidos Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Cranidos Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Cranidos Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Cranidos Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Cranidos Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Cranidos Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Cranidos Candy XL280,000304 Cranidos Candy10 Cranidos Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Cranidos Candy XL290,000304 Cranidos Candy20 Cranidos Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Cranidos Candy XL301,000304 Cranidos Candy30 Cranidos Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Cranidos Candy XL312,000304 Cranidos Candy40 Cranidos Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Cranidos Candy XL323,000304 Cranidos Candy52 Cranidos Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Cranidos Candy XL334,000304 Cranidos Candy64 Cranidos Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Cranidos Candy XL346,000304 Cranidos Candy76 Cranidos Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Cranidos Candy XL358,000304 Cranidos Candy88 Cranidos Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Cranidos Candy XL370,000304 Cranidos Candy103 Cranidos Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Cranidos Candy XL382,000304 Cranidos Candy118 Cranidos Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Cranidos Candy XL395,000304 Cranidos Candy133 Cranidos Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Cranidos Candy XL408,000304 Cranidos Candy148 Cranidos Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Cranidos Candy XL421,000304 Cranidos Candy165 Cranidos Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Cranidos Candy XL434,000304 Cranidos Candy182 Cranidos Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Cranidos Candy XL448,000304 Cranidos Candy199 Cranidos Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Cranidos Candy XL462,000304 Cranidos Candy216 Cranidos Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Cranidos Candy XL476,000304 Cranidos Candy236 Cranidos Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Cranidos Candy XL490,000304 Cranidos Candy256 Cranidos Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Cranidos Candy XL505,000304 Cranidos Candy276 Cranidos Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Cranidos Candy XL520,000304 Cranidos Candy296 Cranidos Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Cranidos

      Cranidos high resolution sprites

      Cranidos Pokédex entries

      Sinnoh

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Cranidos’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Rock-type Pokémon, Cranidos is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, and Water-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Cranidos in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Cranidos in Pokémon GO are Zen Headbutt and Ancient Power. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 7.564 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 55.186.

      How does Cranidos perform in Raids?

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

      How does Cranidos rank as a Rock-type attacker?

      Cranidos is an F-Tier Rock-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Cranidos?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Cranidos: Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Tyranitar, and Mega Diancie.

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

      Cranidos’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1820 CP and 2058 CP at Level 50.

      Can Cranidos be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Cranidos can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Cranidos Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Cranidos cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.