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No. 0342 · Generation III · Hoenn

Crawdaunt

The Rogue Pokémon
Water Dark
Weak to Grass Electric Fighting Bug Fairy
All matchups
Crawdaunt
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TL;DR. Crawdaunt is a water/dark-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 468. CRAWDAUNT has an extremely violent nature that compels it to challenge other living things to battle. Other life-forms refuse to live in ponds inhabited by this POKéMON, making them desolate places.

Water Dark

CRAWDAUNT has an extremely violent nature that compels it to challenge other living things to battle. Other life-forms refuse to live in ponds inhabited by this POKéMON, making them desolate places.

Height1.1 m
Weight32.8 kg
AbilitiesHyper Cutter, Shell Armor
HiddenAdaptability
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 468. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 63
Attack 120
Defense 85
Sp. Attack 90
Sp. Defense 55
Speed 55
Total468
468 base stat total, the 462nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 105th among Water-types.
120 base Attack, Crawdaunt's strongest stat, ranking 15th of 219 Water-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Crawdaunt in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Crawdaunt reaches 2,474 CP at level 40 and 2,830 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack224
GO Defense142
GO Stamina160
Max CP (L40)2,474
Max CP (L50)2,797
Best buddy (L51)2,830
Raid catch CP 1,342–1,413 (L20). Weather boosted 1,678–1,767 (L25).

Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator

Shiny release

The first Shiny in the Corphish family appeared on May 13, 2022.

  1. Corphish
  2. Crawdaunt by encounter

Recent raid runs

Last in raids: Jun 15 to Jun 18, 2024, 3-star.

DatesRaidEvent
Jun 15 to Jun 18, 20243-starSpelunker's Cove
Sep 10 to Sep 18, 20203-starRegular rotation
Mar 31 to Apr 28, 20203-starRegular rotation
May 29 to Jun 18, 20193-starRegular rotation
Jan 15 to Jan 29, 20193-starHoenn Celebration

Full Crawdaunt GO history

Competitive

Crawdaunt in competitive play.

Crawdaunt is a Generation 9 UU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #522 in the Great League.

UU
Choice Band
Crabhammer / Knock Off / Close Combat / Aqua Jet
  • ItemChoice Band
  • AbilityAdaptability
  • NatureAdamant
  • EVs252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
  • TeraWater
RU
Swords Dance
Swords Dance / Crabhammer / Knock Off / Aqua Jet
  • ItemLife Orb
  • AbilityAdaptability
  • NatureAdamant
  • EVs252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
  • TeraWater
Choice Band
Aqua Jet / Crabhammer / Knock Off / Close Combat
  • ItemChoice Band
  • AbilityAdaptability
  • NatureAdamant
  • EVs252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
  • TeraWater
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #522 75.2 score
Ultra League #469 73 score

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.

Quick answers

Common questions about Crawdaunt.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Crawdaunt, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Crawdaunt?

Crawdaunt is a Water/Dark-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Crawdaunt weak to?

Crawdaunt takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric, Fighting, Bug, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Crawdaunt resistant to?

Crawdaunt is immune to Psychic. It also resists Fire, Water, Ice, Ghost, Dark, Steel.

How does Crawdaunt evolve?

Crawdaunt evolves from Corphish (Level 30). Crawdaunt is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Crawdaunt from?

Crawdaunt was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0342.

What are Crawdaunt's base stats?

Crawdaunt has HP 63, Attack 120, Defense 85, Special Attack 90, Special Defense 55, and Speed 55. Total base stat total: 468.

What are Crawdaunt's abilities?

Crawdaunt can have the abilities Hyper Cutter, Shell Armor, plus the Hidden Ability Adaptability.

Is Crawdaunt legendary or mythical?

No. Crawdaunt is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Crawdaunt's best stat?

Crawdaunt's highest base stat is Attack at 120, which ranks 15th of 219 Water-type Pokémon.

Is Crawdaunt good?

Crawdaunt has a base stat total of 468, the 462nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 105th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

See the full Q&A page for Crawdaunt →
Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Crawdaunt as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Crawdaunt in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Crawdaunt in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Crawdaunt in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Crawdaunt in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Crawdaunt in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Crawdaunt 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Crawdaunt is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Grass Electric Fighting Bug Fairy
½× Resists
Fire Water Ice Ghost Dark Steel
0× Immune to
Psychic
Comparison

Crawdaunt vs. the average Water-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 219 Water-type Pokémon.

Stat Crawdaunt Water avg Difference
HP 63 72 -9
Attack 120 78 +42
Defense 85 72 +13
Special Attack 90 71 +19
Special Defense 55 69 -14
Speed 55 69 -14
Total 468 431 +37
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Game appearances

Crawdaunt appears in 25 games.

Every mainline release where Crawdaunt is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
  • 2017 Ultra Moon
  • 2017 Ultra Sun
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
Gen IX
  • 2023 Teal Mask DLC
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it

How to get Crawdaunt.

Every main-series game Crawdaunt is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
  • Scarlet · VioletObtainable
    • Trade(Version 2.0.1+)
    • WildFellhorn Gorge (The Teal Mask)
    • RaidTera Raid Battles (4★, 6★) (The Teal Mask)

    Needs The Teal Mask

  • Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
  • Sword · ShieldObtainable
    • WildAxew's Eye, Giant's Seat
    • WildSouth Lake Miloch, Turffield (Wanderer)
    • RaidDusty Bowl, Giant's Mirror, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle)
    • WildForest of Focus, Challenge Beach, Training Lowlands (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
    • RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
  • Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
    • WildCelestic Town (Super Rod)
    • WildGrand Underground - Spacious Cave, Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
  • Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
  • Sun · MoonTrade
  • Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
    • WildVast Poni Canyon (SOS Battle)
  • Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
  • X · YObtainable
    • WildRoute 3 and Parfum Palace (Super Rod)
    • WildFriend Safari (Dark) (needs another player)
  • Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
    • WildRoutes 117 and 123 (Super Rod)
Generation VObtainableTrade
  • BlackTrade

    White exclusive

  • WhiteObtainable

    White exclusive

  • Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
    • WildRoute 3 and Striaton City (Surfing in rippling water)
Generation IVObtainable
  • Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
    • WildCelestic Town (Super Rod)
  • HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
  • Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
  • FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
Pokémon HOME
Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
Pokémon Champions
Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime

Crawdaunt appears in 12 episodes.

From AG017 (2003-03-20) through SM123 (2019-05-26).

Browse them on the anime guide

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Crawdaunt partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Crawdaunt partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.

TCG Pocket appearances

Crawdaunt in TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.

Crawdaunt TCG Pocket card from Mega Rising
Crawdaunt
◆◆ Uncommon
Crawdaunt TCG Pocket card from Deluxe Pack: ex
Crawdaunt
◆◆◆ Rare
Crawdaunt TCG Pocket card from Deluxe Pack: ex
Crawdaunt
◆◆◆ Rare
Crawdaunt TCG Pocket card from Deluxe Pack: ex
Crawdaunt
☆ Full Art
Crawdaunt TCG Pocket card from Wisdom of Sea and Sky
Crawdaunt
◆◆◆ Rare