#0408 · Updated Alola #235 · Updated Akala #136 · ultra sun ultra moon · gen 7
Cranidos
Head Butt Pokémon
A primeval Pokémon, it possesses a hard and sturdy skull, lacking any intelligence within.
- 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.
Sheer Force (hidden)
Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 8 (ultra-sun) | Receive as a gift | 100% | 15 |
| Route 8 (ultra-moon) | Receive as a gift | 100% | 15 |
Moves — By level
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HeadbuttThe user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| 1 | LeerThe user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.▶ All opponents | Normal | — | 100% | |
| 6 | Focus EnergyThe user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| 10 | PursuitThe power of this attack move is doubled if it’s used on a target that’s switching out of battle.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 40 | 100% | |
| 15 | Take DownA reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 90 | 85% | |
| 19 | Scary FaceThe user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| 24 | AssuranceIf the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 60 | 100% | |
| 28 | Chip AwayLooking for an opening, the user strikes consistently. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| 33 | Ancient PowerThe user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 60 | 100% | |
| 37 | Zen HeadbuttThe user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon | Psychic | 80 | 90% | |
| 42 | ScreechAn earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 85% | |
| 46 | Head SmashThe user attacks the target with a hazardous, full-power headbutt. This also damages the user terribly.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 150 | 80% |
Moves — By TM/HM
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM05 | RoarThe target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | — | |
| 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 depending on the Pokémon using it.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 60 | 100% | |
| TM11 | Sunny DayThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.▶ Entire field | Fire | — | — | |
| TM13 | Ice BeamThe target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ice | 90 | 100% | |
| TM14 | BlizzardA howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.▶ All opponents | Ice | 110 | 70% | |
| TM17 | ProtectEnables 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. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.▶ Entire field | Water | — | — | |
| TM21 | FrustrationThis full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM23 | Smack DownThe user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it’s hit.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 50 | 100% | |
| TM24 | ThunderboltA strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon | Electric | 90 | 100% | |
| TM25 | ThunderA wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon | Electric | 110 | 70% | |
| TM26 | EarthquakeThe user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.▶ All other Pokémon | Ground | 100 | 100% | |
| TM27 | ReturnThis full-power attack 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 | — | — | |
| TM35 | FlamethrowerThe target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fire | 90 | 100% | |
| TM37 | SandstormA five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.▶ Entire field | Rock | — | — | |
| TM38 | Fire BlastThe target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fire | 110 | 85% | |
| TM39 | Rock TombBoulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 60 | 95% | |
| TM42 | FacadeThis attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM44 | RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.▶ 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% | |
| TM46 | ThiefThe user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 60 | 100% | |
| TM48 | RoundThe user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 60 | 100% | |
| TM56 | FlingThe user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% | |
| TM66 | PaybackThe user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 50 | 100% | |
| TM69 | Rock PolishThe user polishes its body to reduce drag. This can sharply raise the Speed stat.▶ User | Rock | — | — | |
| TM71 | Stone EdgeThe user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 100 | 80% | |
| TM75 | Swords DanceA frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM78 | BulldozeThe user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.▶ All other Pokémon | Ground | 60 | 100% | |
| TM80 | Rock SlideLarge boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.▶ All opponents | Rock | 75 | 90% | |
| TM87 | SwaggerThe user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 85% | |
| TM88 | Sleep TalkWhile it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM90 | SubstituteThe user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM100 | ConfideThe user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | — |
Tutor: Fire PunchThe target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn.▶ Selected Pokémon, Thunder PunchThe target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon, SnoreThis attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon, SpiteThe user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.▶ Selected Pokémon, Iron TailThe target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.▶ Selected Pokémon, UproarThe user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no Pokémon can fall asleep.▶ Random opponent, SuperpowerThe user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.▶ Selected Pokémon, EndeavorThis attack move cuts down the target’s HP to equal the user’s HP.▶ Selected Pokémon, Shock WaveThe user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.▶ Selected Pokémon, Dragon PulseThe target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.▶ Selected Pokémon, Earth PowerThe user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.▶ Selected Pokémon, Zen HeadbuttThe user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon, Iron HeadThe user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon, Stealth RockThe user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.▶ Opponent’s field
Egg moves: WhirlwindThe target is blown away, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.▶ Selected Pokémon, SlamThe target is slammed with a long tail, vines, or the like to inflict damage.▶ Selected Pokémon, StompThe target is stomped with a big foot. This may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon, ThrashThe user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.▶ Random opponent, Double-EdgeA reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.▶ Selected Pokémon, LeerThe user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.▶ All opponents, CurseA move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.▶ Specific move, Iron TailThe target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.▶ Selected Pokémon, CrunchThe user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.▶ Selected Pokémon, Hammer ArmThe user swings and hits with its strong, heavy fist. It lowers the user’s Speed, however.▶ Selected Pokémon, Iron HeadThe user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon
