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Shadow Cranidos

Shadow Cranidos (Shadow)Rock
  • partlyCloudy
Shadow Cranidos is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Shadow Cranidos is a Rock-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,820 CP and is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Zen Headbutt / Rock Tomb. It is boosted by Partly Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow 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
1040 CP
Lvl 15 Research
780 CP

Shadow Cranidos's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Shadow Cranidos PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Cranidos learns both Smack Down and Rock Slide in the Main Series Games, neither of which it learns in Pokémon GO. Getting them would actually turn Shadow Cranidos into a usable Rock-type attacker but sadly, it's just useless without that, especially considering how much more fragile it is compared to regular Cranidos. Not a good idea using this Pokémon for ⚔️ Raids or 🛡️ Gyms.

Shadow Cranidos PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

Cranidos, be it Shadow or the regular variant, are extremely underwhelming for PvP, bearing little bulk and lack of a viable moveset to work out in these battles.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
RockRock-type
#285
Great LeagueGreat League
#1121

Shadow Cranidos Type Chart

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

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

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

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

Shadow Cranidos best moveset

Moves

Zen Headbutt + Rock Tomb

Rock
PsychicZen Headbutt
RockRock Tomb
Shadow Cranidos's best Rock-type moveset is Zen Headbutt / Rock Tomb, with 8.28 DPS and 56.5 TDO. These moves are boosted by Windy and Partly Cloudy weather. Shadow Cranidos ranks #285 (F Tier) as a Rock attacker with that moveset.
1.PsychicZen HeadbuttRockAncient Power6.568.9461.1
2.PsychicZen HeadbuttRockRock Tomb6.078.2856.5
3.PsychicZen HeadbuttGroundBulldoze6.018.1956.0
4.NormalTake DownRockAncient Power4.596.2642.8
5.NormalTake DownRockRock Tomb3.965.4136.9
6.NormalTake DownGroundBulldoze3.945.3836.8
7.PsychicZen HeadbuttNormalFrustration00.100
8.NormalTake DownNormalFrustration00.100
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Fast Attacks

  • NormalTake Down781.0s
    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
    Damage14
    Energy9

    Effects
    Take Down has no special effects.
    See Take Down details page ↗
  • PsychicZen Headbutt1191.0s
    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

  • 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 ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
  • RockAncient Power70333.5s
    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 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 ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Shadow Cranidos's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Cranidos'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 Shadow Cranidos has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Cranidos CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Cranidos reaches a maximum of 1,820 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 922–1,040 CP, rising to 1,153–1,300 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 730–780 CP.

Max CPMax CP1820 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 catchRaids922 CP - 1040 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1153 CP - 1300 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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

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

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

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 Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy75
Stardust75000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
CranidosCranidos
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
RampardosRampardos
  • Cranidos evolves into Rampardos which costs 50 Candy.
How to purify Shadow Cranidos
Purification cost5 Candy
5000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Cranidos

Photobomb

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

Rock Rock

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 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Cranidos Candy360 Shadow Cranidos Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Cranidos Candy12 Shadow Cranidos Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Cranidos Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Cranidos Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Cranidos Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Cranidos Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Cranidos Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Cranidos Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Cranidos Candy-

Shadow Cranidos Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Cranidos from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Cranidos in Pokémon GO.

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Shadow Cranidos family

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

CranidosCranidos
RampardosRampardos
Shadow Cranidos (Shadow)Shadow Cranidos
Shadow Rampardos (Shadow)Shadow Rampardos

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Cranidos

Shadow Cranidos high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Cranidos. 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

Shadow Cranidos Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow Cranidos Pokédex entries

Sinnoh
VersionsPokédex entry
DiamondIt lived in jungles around 100 million years ago. Its skull is as hard as iron.
PearlIt was resurrected from an iron ball-like fossil. It downs prey with its head butts.
Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2A lifelong jungle dweller from 100 million years ago, it would snap obstructing trees with head butts.
HeartGold, SoulSilverCRANIDOS toughen up their already rock-hard heads by headbutting one another.
X, Omega RubyIt was resurrected from an iron ball-like fossil. It downs prey with its headbutts.
Y, Alpha SapphireA lifelong jungle dweller from 100 million years ago, it would snap obstructing trees with headbutts.
SunIt lived in jungles around a hundred million years ago. It used its skillful headbutts to combat Aerodactyl.
MoonIn rock layers where Cranidos fossils are found, the fossilized trunks of trees snapped in two are also often found.
Ultra SunA primeval Pokémon, it possesses a hard and sturdy skull, lacking any intelligence within.
Ultra MoonIts hard skull is its distinguishing feature. It snapped trees by headbutting them, and then it fed on their ripe berries.
Legends: ArceusAn 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Cranidos’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

What are the best moves for Shadow Cranidos in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Cranidos in Pokémon GO are Zen Headbutt and Ancient Power. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 8.944 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 61.094.

How does Shadow Cranidos perform in Raids?

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

How does Shadow Cranidos rank as a Rock-type attacker?

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

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Cranidos?

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

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

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

Can Shadow Cranidos be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Cranidos can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Cranidos Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Cranidos cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.