Cranidos
Rock-type, Generation 4. Evolves into Rampardos for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Zen Headbutt Bulldoze
Bulldoze costs 50 energy for 80 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Cranidos takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 456
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,040 CP
Cranidos moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Take Down | Normal | 7 | 8 | 1.0s | 7 | 8 |
| Zen Headbutt Best | Psychic | 11 | 9 | 1.0s | 11 | 9 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power STAB | Rock | 70 | 33 | 3.5s | 20 | 2.12 |
| Bulldoze Best | Ground | 80 | 50 | 3.5s | 22.9 | 1.60 |
| Rock Tomb STAB | Rock | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Take Down | Normal | 5 | 8 | 2 | 2.50 | 4.00 |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4.00 | 3.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
| Bulldoze | Ground | 45 | 45 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Rock Tomb | Rock | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Zen Headbutt (11 DPS); Zen Headbutt builds energy fastest (9 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Cranidos is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Cranidos
How to get Cranidos
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Cranidos arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 43 | 1,573 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 43 | 1,703 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 998 | 1,066 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,242 | 1,326 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 998 | 1,066 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 755 | 806 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 998 | 1,066 |
Is Cranidos good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Cranidos has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 25 |
| Lv 2 | 80 |
| Lv 3 | 135 |
| Lv 4 | 190 |
| Lv 5 | 245 |
| Lv 6 | 300 |
| Lv 7 | 355 |
| Lv 8 | 410 |
| Lv 9 | 465 |
| Lv 10 | 520 |
| Lv 11 | 572 |
| Lv 12 | 624 |
| Lv 13 | 676 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 728 |
| Lv 15 | 780 |
| Lv 16 | 832 |
| Lv 17 | 884 |
| Lv 18 | 936 |
| Lv 19 | 988 |
| Lv 20 | 1,040 |
| Lv 21 | 1,092 |
| Lv 22 | 1,144 |
| Lv 23 | 1,196 |
| Lv 24 | 1,248 |
| Lv 25 | 1,300 |
| Lv 26 | 1,352 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,404 |
| Lv 28 | 1,456 |
| Lv 29 | 1,508 |
| Lv 30 | 1,560 |
| Lv 31 | 1,586 |
| Lv 32 | 1,612 |
| Lv 33 | 1,638 |
| Lv 34 | 1,664 |
| Lv 35 | 1,690 |
| Lv 36 | 1,716 |
| Lv 37 | 1,742 |
| Lv 38 | 1,768 |
| Lv 39 | 1,794 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,820 |
| Lv 41 | 1,843 |
| Lv 42 | 1,867 |
| Lv 43 | 1,890 |
| Lv 44 | 1,913 |
| Lv 45 | 1,937 |
| Lv 46 | 1,961 |
| Lv 47 | 1,985 |
| Lv 48 | 2,009 |
| Lv 49 | 2,033 |
| Lv 50 | 2,058 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0408
- Height
- 0.90 m
- Weight
- 31.50 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0408_POKEMON_CRANIDOS
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Cranidos in Pokemon GO?
Cranidos's best moveset is Zen Headbutt with Bulldoze. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Cranidos's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Cranidos takes super effective damage from Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, Water. It resists Fire, Flying, Normal, Poison.
What is Cranidos's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Cranidos reaches 2,058 CP at level 50 and 1,820 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Cranidos?
A 15/15/15 Cranidos shows 1,040 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,300 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 780 CP.