The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Type defenses
The effectiveness of each type on Cranidos.
Nor
Fir
Wat
Ele
Gra
Ice
Fig
Poi
Gro
½
½
2
2
2
½
2
Fly
Psy
Bug
Roc
Gho
Dra
Dar
Ste
Fai
½
2
Evolution chart
#0408 Cranidos Rock(Level 30)#0409 Rampardos Rock
Cranidos changes
In Generation 4, Cranidos has a base experience yield of 99.
In Generations 4-7, Cranidos has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Diamond
It lived in jungles around 100 million years ago. Its skull is as hard as iron.
Pearl
It was resurrected from an iron ball-like fossil. It downs prey with its head butts.
Platinum
A lifelong jungle dweller from 100 million years ago, it would snap obstructing trees with head butts.
HeartGoldSoulSilver
CRANIDOS toughen up their already rock-hard heads by headbutting one another.
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2
A lifelong jungle dweller from 100 million years ago, it would snap obstructing trees with head butts.
XOmega Ruby
It was resurrected from an iron ball-like fossil. It downs prey with its headbutts.
YAlpha Sapphire
A lifelong jungle dweller from 100 million years ago, it would snap obstructing trees with headbutts.
Sun
It lived in jungles around a hundred million years ago. It used its skillful headbutts to combat Aerodactyl.
Moon
In rock layers where Cranidos fossils are found, the fossilized trunks of trees snapped in two are also often found.
Ultra Sun
A primeval Pokémon, it possesses a hard and sturdy skull, lacking any intelligence within.
Ultra Moon
Its hard skull is its distinguishing feature. It snapped trees by headbutting them, and then it fed on their ripe berries.
Brilliant Diamond
It lived in jungles around 100 million years ago. Its skull is as hard as iron.
Shining Pearl
It was resurrected from an iron-ball-like fossil. It downs prey with its headbutts.
Legends: Arceus
An 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.
Moves learned by Cranidos
In other generations
4
5
6
7
8
9
Legends: Z-A Scarlet/Violet
Moves learnt by level up
Cranidos does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Cranidos cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Cranidos learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1
Headbutt
Normal
70
100
1
Leer
Normal
—
100
6
Focus Energy
Normal
—
—
10
Rock Smash
Fighting
40
100
15
Take Down
Normal
90
85
19
Scary Face
Normal
—
100
24
Assurance
Dark
60
100
28
Slam
Normal
80
75
33
Ancient Power
Rock
60
100
37
Zen Headbutt
Psychic
80
90
42
Screech
Normal
—
85
46
Head Smash
Rock
150
80
Egg moves
Cranidos learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Cranidos gen 9 learnset page.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Hammer Arm
Fighting
100
90
Stomp
Normal
65
100
Thrash
Normal
120
100
Whirlwind
Normal
—
—
Moves learnt by TM
Cranidos is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01
Take Down
Normal
90
85
05
Mud-Slap
Ground
20
100
06
Scary Face
Normal
—
100
07
Protect
Normal
—
—
18
Thief
Dark
60
100
20
Trailblaze
Grass
50
100
25
Facade
Normal
70
100
28
Bulldoze
Ground
60
100
36
Rock Tomb
Rock
60
95
43
Fling
Dark
—
100
47
Endure
Normal
—
—
49
Sunny Day
Fire
—
—
50
Rain Dance
Water
—
—
51
Sandstorm
Rock
—
—
55
Dig
Ground
80
100
59
Zen Headbutt
Psychic
80
90
66
Body Slam
Normal
85
100
67
Fire Punch
Fire
75
100
68
Thunder Punch
Electric
75
100
70
Sleep Talk
Normal
—
—
76
Rock Blast
Rock
25
90
84
Stomping Tantrum
Ground
75
100
85
Rest
Psychic
—
—
86
Rock Slide
Rock
75
90
88
Swords Dance
Normal
—
—
99
Iron Head
Steel
80
100
103
Substitute
Normal
—
—
108
Crunch
Dark
80
100
115
Dragon Pulse
Dragon
85
100
116
Stealth Rock
Rock
—
—
125
Flamethrower
Fire
90
100
126
Thunderbolt
Electric
90
100
133
Earth Power
Ground
90
100
135
Ice Beam
Ice
90
100
141
Fire Blast
Fire
110
85
143
Blizzard
Ice
110
70
149
Earthquake
Ground
100
100
150
Stone Edge
Rock
100
80
166
Thunder
Electric
110
70
171
Tera Blast
Normal
80
100
172
Roar
Normal
—
—
179
Smack Down
Rock
50
100
191
Uproar
Normal
90
100
204
Double-Edge
Normal
120
100
205
Endeavor
Normal
—
100
224
Curse
Ghost
—
—
226
Dragon Cheer
Dragon
—
∞
In other generations
4
5
6
7
8
9
Cranidos sprites
Type
Generation 4
Generation 5
Generation 6
Generation 7
Generation 8
Generation 9
Normal
Shiny
—
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Where to find Cranidos
DiamondPearlPlatinum
Oreburgh City
HeartGoldSoulSilver
Pewter City
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2
Nacrene City
XY
Ambrette Town
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire
Rustboro City
SunMoonUltra SunUltra Moon
Route 8
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
SwordShield
Not available in this game
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl
Trade/migrate from another game
Legends: Arceus
Space-Time Distortion
ScarletVioletLegends: Z-A
Location data not yet available
Answers to Cranidos questions
How can I get Fossils in Platinum Version?
What is a good Little Cup moveset for Cranidos?
Where can I find a Cranidos in Diamond?
Does Mold Breaker block the effect of "Additional Ability" items such as Air Balloon?
Can I get a Cranidos?
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Other languages
English
Cranidos
Japanese
ズガイドス (Zugaidos)
German
Koknodon
French
Kranidos
Italian
Cranidos
Spanish
Cranidos
Korean
두개도스 (dugaedoseu)
Chinese (Simplified)
头盖龙
Chinese (Traditional)
頭蓋龍
English
Head Butt Pokémon
Japanese
ずつきポケモン
German
Kopfstoß-Pokémon
French
Pokémon Coud’Boule
Italian
Pokémon Cranioso
Spanish
Pokémon Cabezazo
Korean
박치기포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified)
头锤宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional)
頭錘寶可夢
Name origin
cranium brain or head, referring to Cranidos’ thick skull -dos common dinosaur suffix #0407 Roserade #0409 Rampardos
