National No. 408

Cranidos

Head Butt Pokémon

Generation IV
0.9 m Size
31.5 kg Weight
2 Abilities
#0408
Cranidos

Description

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.

Abilities

Ability 1

Mold Breaker

Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.

Hidden Ability

Sheer Force

Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 0.9 m / 2'95"
Weight 31.5 kg / 69.45 lbs
Color Blue
Body
Upright Pokémon with a bipedal, tailed form
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 70
Maximum Experience 600.000
Experience Rated as erratic
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Monster
Base Egg Cycle 30
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 7680 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 87.5% / Female: 12.5%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 45
Catch Chances

has a 11.9% capture chance

has a 16.2% capture chance

has a 20.1% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation IV / Sinnoh
Available since Diamond / Pearl · Generation IV
Form Cranidos
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Cranidos
French Kranidos
German Koknodon
Spanish Cranidos
Italian Cranidos
Japanese ズガイドス Zugaidos
Korean 두개도스 Dugaedos
Chinese 頭蓋龍 / 头盖龙 Tàuhgoilùhng · Tóugàilóng

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

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.

18 descriptions 1 historical period Classic game data

Evolutionary Chain

Cranidos
Nº408
Rampardos
Nº409 Cranidos · Lv. 30

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Cranidos

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
67
-
127 - 174
244 - 338
Attack
125
+1 EV
117 - 194
229 - 383
Defense
40
-
40 - 101
76 - 196
Sp Attack.
30
-
31 - 90
58 - 174
Defense Esp.
30
-
31 - 90
58 - 174
Speed
58
-
56 - 121
108 - 236
Total
350
+1 EV
-
-
Life
67
Lv 50: 127 - 174 Lv 100: 244 - 338
At. +1 EV
125
Lv 50: 117 - 194 Lv 100: 229 - 383
Df.
40
Lv 50: 40 - 101 Lv 100: 76 - 196
At. Esp.
30
Lv 50: 31 - 90 Lv 100: 58 - 174
Df. Esp.
30
Lv 50: 31 - 90 Lv 100: 58 - 174
Vel.
58
Lv 50: 56 - 121 Lv 100: 108 - 236
Total +1 EV
350

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Headbutt No.29 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 15
Attack 70
Hit 100%
Leer No.43 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 30
Attack -
Hit 100%
Focus Energy No.116 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 6
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -
Pursuit No.228 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 10
PP 20
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Take Down No.36 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 15
PP 20
Attack 90
Hit 85%
Scary Face No.184 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 19
PP 10
Attack -
Hit 100%
Assurance No.372 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 24
PP 10
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Ancient Power No.246 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 33
Latest record
PP 5
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Zen Headbutt No.428 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 37
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 80
Hit 90%
Screech No.103 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 42
Latest record
PP 40
Attack -
Hit 85%
Head Smash No.457 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 46
Latest record
PP 5
Attack 150
Hit 80%
Chip Away No.498 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 28
PP 20
Attack 70
Hit 100%
Rock Polish No.397 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 10
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Swords Dance No.14 · Level up
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 28
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Tackle No.33 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1 Mastery 9
PP 35
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Bite No.44 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 9 Mastery 18
PP 25
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Rock Slide No.157 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 15 Mastery 25
PP 10
Attack 75
Hit 90%
Iron Head No.442 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 21 Mastery 31
PP 15
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Crunch No.242 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 29 Mastery 40
PP 15
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Double-Edge No.38 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 37 Mastery 48
PP 15
Attack 120
Hit 100%
Rock Smash No.249 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 10
PP 15
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Slam No.21 · Level up
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 28
PP 20
Attack 80
Hit 75%