#0346 · black 2 white 2 · gen 5
Cradily
Barnacle Pokémon
It lives in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide goes out, it digs up prey from beaches.
- Gender:
- ♀ 12.5% · ♂ 87.5%
- Catch rate:
- 45/255
- Base happiness:
- 70
- Egg cycles:
- 30
- Height:
- 1.5 m
- Weight:
- 60.4 kg
- Egg groups:
- Water 3
- Growth rate:
- Erratic
- Body shape:
- Alvine
Base stats
HP86
Atk81
Def97
Sp.Atk81
Sp.Def107
Speed43
Total: 495
Weaknesses & resistances
×2
FightingBugSteelIce
×½
NormalElectric
Abilities
Suction Cups
Prevents being forced out of battle by other Pokémon's moves.
Storm Drain (hidden)
Redirects single-target Water moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Water moves, raising Special Attack one stage.
EV yield (current): +2 SPD
Wild held items: Big Root (5%)
Evolution
Galeria de sprites
Through the eras
Historical changes
- G5
suction cups suction cups, storm drain
Where to find
No encounter data for this game
Moves — By level
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AcidThe opposing team is attacked with a spray of harsh acid. The acid may also lower the targets’ Sp. Def stats.▶ All opponents | Poison | 40 | 100% | |
| 1 | ConstrictThe target is attacked with long, creeping tentacles or vines. It may also lower the target’s Speed stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 10 | 100% | |
| 1 | IngrainThe user lays roots that restore its HP on every turn. Because it is rooted, it can’t switch out.▶ User | Grass | — | — | |
| 1 | AstonishThe user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ghost | 30 | 100% | |
| 8 | AcidThe opposing team is attacked with a spray of harsh acid. The acid may also lower the targets’ Sp. Def stats.▶ All opponents | Poison | 40 | 100% | |
| 15 | IngrainThe user lays roots that restore its HP on every turn. Because it is rooted, it can’t switch out.▶ User | Grass | — | — | |
| 22 | Confuse RayThe target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ghost | — | 100% | |
| 29 | AmnesiaThe user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| 36 | Ancient PowerThe user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 60 | 100% | |
| 46 | Gastro AcidThe user hurls up its stomach acids on the target. The fluid eliminates the effect of the target’s Ability.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | — | 100% | |
| 56 | Energy BallThe user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.▶ Selected Pokémon | Grass | 80 | 100% | |
| 66 | StockpileThe user charges up power and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def. The move can be used three times.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 66 | Spit UpThe power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack. The more power is stored, the greater the damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| 66 | SwallowThe power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP. Storing more power heals more HP.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 76 | Wring OutThe user powerfully wrings the target. The more HP the target has, the greater this attack’s power.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% |
Moves — By TM/HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | ToxicA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | — | 90% | |
| TM10 | Hidden PowerA unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 1 | 100% | |
| TM11 | Sunny DayThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.▶ Entire field | Fire | — | — | |
| TM15 | Hyper BeamThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 150 | 90% | |
| TM17 | ProtectIt enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM21 | FrustrationA full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM22 | Solar BeamA two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Grass | 120 | 100% | |
| TM23 | Smack DownThe user throws a stone or projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when hit.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 50 | 100% | |
| TM26 | EarthquakeThe user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.▶ All other Pokémon | Ground | 100 | 100% | |
| TM27 | ReturnA full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM32 | Double TeamBy moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM34 | Sludge WaveIt swamps the area around the user with a giant sludge wave. It may also poison those hit.▶ All other Pokémon | Poison | 95 | 100% | |
| TM36 | Sludge BombUnsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | 90 | 100% | |
| TM37 | SandstormA five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.▶ Entire field | Rock | — | — | |
| TM39 | Rock TombBoulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 50 | 80% | |
| TM42 | FacadeAn attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM44 | RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM45 | AttractIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM48 | RoundThe user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 60 | 100% | |
| TM53 | Energy BallThe user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.▶ Selected Pokémon | Grass | 80 | 100% | |
| TM68 | Giga ImpactThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 150 | 90% | |
| TM69 | Rock PolishThe user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.▶ User | Rock | — | — | |
| TM70 | FlashThe user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM71 | Stone EdgeThe user stabs the foe with sharpened stones from below. It has a high critical-hit ratio.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 100 | 80% | |
| TM75 | Swords DanceA frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM78 | BulldozeThe user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.▶ All other Pokémon | Ground | 60 | 100% | |
| TM80 | Rock SlideLarge boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.▶ All opponents | Rock | 75 | 90% | |
| TM86 | Grass KnotThe user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Grass | — | 100% | |
| TM87 | SwaggerThe user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 90% | |
| TM90 | SubstituteThe user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM94 | Rock SmashThe user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 40 | 100% | |
| HM04 | StrengthThe target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 80 | 100% |
Tutor: BindThings such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.▶ Selected Pokémon, SnoreAn attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon, Giga DrainA nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.▶ Selected Pokémon, Sleep TalkWhile it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.▶ User, Pain SplitThe user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target.▶ Selected Pokémon, SynthesisThe user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.▶ User, BlockThe user blocks the target’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.▶ Selected Pokémon, Gastro AcidThe user hurls up its stomach acids on the target. The fluid eliminates the effect of the target’s Ability.▶ Selected Pokémon, Worry SeedA seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making its Ability Insomnia.▶ Selected Pokémon, Seed BombThe user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.▶ Selected Pokémon, Earth PowerThe user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.▶ Selected Pokémon, Stealth RockThe user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opponent’s team. The trap hurts opponents that switch into battle.▶ Opponent’s field
