#0408 · Original Sinnoh #036 · diamond pearl · gen 4
Cranidos
Head Butt Pokémon
It lived in jungles around 100 million years ago. Its skull is as hard as iron.
- Gender:
- ♀ 12.5% · ♂ 87.5%
- Catch rate:
- 45/255
- Base happiness:
- 70
- Egg cycles:
- 30
- Height:
- 0.9 m
- Weight:
- 31.5 kg
- Egg groups:
- Monster
- Growth rate:
- Erratic
- Body shape:
- Sciurine
Base stats
HP67
Atk125
Def40
Sp.Atk30
Sp.Def30
Speed58
Total: 350
Weaknesses & resistances
×2
FightingGroundSteelWaterGrass
×½
NormalFlyingPoisonFire
Abilities
Mold Breaker
Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.
EV yield (current): +1 ATK
Evolution
Galeria de sprites
Through the eras
Historical changes
- G5
mold breaker mold breaker, sheer force
Where to find
| Location | Method | Chance | Levels |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oreburgh Mining Museum (diamond) | Receive as a gift | 100% | 20 |
| Oreburgh Mining Museum (pearl) | Receive as a gift | 100% | 20 |
Moves — By level
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HeadbuttThe user sticks its head out and rams straight forward. It may make the foe flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| 1 | LeerThe foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target’s Defense stat is reduced.▶ All opponents | Normal | — | 100% | |
| 6 | Focus EnergyThe user takes a deep breath and focuses to raise the critical-hit ratio of its attacks.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 10 | PursuitAn attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a foe that is switching out of battle.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 40 | 100% | |
| 15 | Take DownA reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the foe. It also damages the user a little.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 90 | 85% | |
| 19 | Scary FaceThe user frightens the foe with a scary face to sharply reduce its Speed stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 90% | |
| 24 | AssuranceIf the foe has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 50 | 100% | |
| 28 | Ancient PowerThe user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 60 | 100% | |
| 33 | Zen HeadbuttThe user focuses its willpower to its head and rams the foe. It may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon | Psychic | 80 | 90% | |
| 37 | ScreechAn earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe’s Defense stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 85% | |
| 43 | Head SmashThe user delivers a life-endangering head butt at full power. The user also takes terrible damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 150 | 80% |
Moves — By TM/HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM05 | RoarThe foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM06 | ToxicA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | — | 85% | |
| 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 | — | — | |
| TM13 | Ice BeamThe foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ice | 95 | 100% | |
| TM14 | BlizzardA howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.▶ All opponents | Ice | 120 | 70% | |
| TM17 | ProtectIt enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM18 | Rain DanceThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.▶ Entire field | Water | — | — | |
| TM21 | FrustrationA full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM23 | Iron TailThe foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Steel | 100 | 75% | |
| TM24 | ThunderboltA strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It may also leave the foe paralyzed.▶ Selected Pokémon | Electric | 95 | 100% | |
| TM25 | ThunderA wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed.▶ Selected Pokémon | Electric | 120 | 70% | |
| TM26 | EarthquakeThe user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.▶ 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% | |
| TM28 | DigThe user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | 80 | 100% | |
| TM32 | Double TeamBy moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM34 | Shock WaveThe user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.▶ Selected Pokémon | Electric | 60 | — | |
| TM35 | FlamethrowerThe foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fire | 95 | 100% | |
| TM37 | SandstormA five-turn sand storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.▶ Entire field | Rock | — | — | |
| TM38 | Fire BlastThe foe is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fire | 120 | 85% | |
| TM39 | Rock TombBoulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 50 | 80% | |
| TM42 | FacadeAn attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM43 | Secret PowerThe user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.▶ 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 foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM46 | ThiefThe user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 40 | 100% | |
| TM56 | FlingThe user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% | |
| TM58 | EndureThe user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM59 | Dragon PulseThe foe is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dragon | 90 | 100% | |
| TM66 | PaybackIf the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 50 | 100% | |
| TM69 | Rock PolishThe user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.▶ User | Rock | — | — | |
| TM71 | Stone EdgeThe user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. 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 | — | — | |
| TM76 | Stealth RockThe user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.▶ Opponent’s field | Rock | — | — | |
| TM78 | CaptivateIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.▶ All opponents | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM80 | Rock SlideLarge boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.▶ All opponents | Rock | 75 | 90% | |
| TM82 | Sleep TalkWhile it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM83 | Natural GiftThe user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM87 | SwaggerThe user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’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 | — | — | |
| HM04 | StrengthThe foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 80 | 100% | |
| HM06 | Rock SmashThe user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 40 | 100% | |
| HM08 | Rock ClimbA charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It can also be used to scale rocky walls.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 90 | 85% |
Egg moves: WhirlwindThe foe is blown away, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.▶ Selected Pokémon, SlamThe foe is slammed with a long tail, vines, etc., to inflict damage.▶ Selected Pokémon, StompThe foe is stomped with a big foot. It may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon, ThrashThe user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. It then becomes confused, however.▶ Random opponent, Double-EdgeA reckless, life- risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.▶ Selected Pokémon, LeerThe foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target’s Defense stat is reduced.▶ All opponents, CrunchThe user crunches up the foe with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.▶ Selected Pokémon, Hammer ArmThe user swings and hits with its strong and heavy fist. It lowers the user’s Speed, however.▶ Selected Pokémon
