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No. 0346 · Generation III · Hoenn

Cradily

The Barnacle Pokémon

TL;DR. Cradily is a rock/grass-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 495. CRADILY roams around the ocean floor in search of food. This POKéMON freely extends its tree trunk-like neck and captures unwary prey using its eight tentacles.

Rock Grass

CRADILY roams around the ocean floor in search of food. This POKéMON freely extends its tree trunk-like neck and captures unwary prey using its eight tentacles.

Height1.5 m

Weight60.4 kg

AbilitiesSuction Cups

HiddenStorm Drain

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 495. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 86

Attack 81

Defense 97

Sp. Attack 81

Sp. Defense 107

Speed 43

Total495

495 base stat total, the 317th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 57th among Rock-types.

107 base Special Defense, Cradily's strongest stat, ranking 15th of 199 Rock-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Cradily 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, Cradily reaches 2,211 CP at level 40 and 2,529 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack152

GO Defense194

GO Stamina200

Max CP (L40)2,211

Max CP (L50)2,499

Best buddy (L51)2,529

Raid catch CP 1,196–1,263 (L20). Weather boosted 1,495–1,579 (L25).

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Competitive

Cradily in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Cradily across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #42 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #42 89.8 score

Ultra League #41 90 score

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

Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Cradily.

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

What type is Cradily?

Cradily is a Rock/Grass-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Cradily weak to?

Cradily takes 2× damage from Ice, Fighting, Bug, Steel. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Cradily resistant to?

Cradily resists Normal, Electric. It has no full immunities.

How does Cradily evolve?

Cradily evolves from Lileep (Level 40). Cradily is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Cradily from?

Cradily was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0346.

What are Cradily's base stats?

Cradily has HP 86, Attack 81, Defense 97, Special Attack 81, Special Defense 107, and Speed 43. Total base stat total: 495.

What are Cradily's abilities?

Cradily can have the ability Suction Cups, plus the Hidden Ability Storm Drain.

Is Cradily legendary or mythical?

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

What is Cradily's best stat?

Cradily's highest base stat is Special Defense at 107, which ranks 15th of 199 Rock-type Pokémon.

Is Cradily good?

Cradily has a base stat total of 495, the 317th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 57th among Rock-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

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

Cradily in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Cradily in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Cradily in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Cradily 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

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

2× Weak to

Ice Fighting Bug Steel

½× Resists

Normal Electric

Comparison

Cradily vs. the average Rock-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 199 Rock-type Pokémon.

Stat	Cradily	Rock avg	Difference
HP	86	67	+19
Attack	81	80	+1
Defense	97	83	+14
Special Attack	81	67	+14
Special Defense	107	72	+35
Speed	43	57	-14
Total	495	426	+69

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Game appearances

Cradily appears in 24 games.

Every mainline release where Cradily 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 Crown Tundra DLC

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Cradily isn't found in the wild.

No main-series wild encounters recorded. Cradily is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.

Pokémon anime

Cradily appears in 3 episodes.

From AG102 (2004-11-11) through DP108 (2008-12-25).

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Cradily partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.

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

Steven (Lodge)

Tech 4★

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