Stats & Training
Bulk defines Cradily's stat line. Sp. Def and Defense anchor the defensive side, but Speed can't keep up offensively. Tough to catch and worth 2 Sp. Def EVs.
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.
Cradily’s body serves as an anchor, preventing it from being washed away in rough seas. This Pokémon secretes a strong digestive fluid from its tentacles.
Cradily Weakness
Type-wise, Cradily takes extra damage from Ice, Fighting, Bug, and Steel. Storm Drain grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Cradily's overall bulk (86/97/107) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Fighting, Bug, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Electric |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Weavile's Ice Shard hits Cradily for 49-58%. Breloom deals 35-42% with Mach Punch.
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cradily View Weavile builds →Knock Off39-46% Ice Shard 2x49-58% Pursuit25-29% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemMiracleseed NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cradily View Breloom builds →Bullet Seed11-13% Mach Punch 2x35-42% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Cradily View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain23-27% Flamethrower41-48% | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Cradily View Kyurem builds →Ice Beam 2x71-83% | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Evolution
Evolved from Lileep. Cradily is the final form in this two-stage line. A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are slow to hatch. Attack grew the most through evolution (+40 over Lileep), and Cradily peaks at 495 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Cradily to get Lileep eggs using 29 partners from the Water3 egg group. Notable egg moves include Barrier, Curse, Endure and 6 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Cradily Best Moveset
Nothing fancy here. Cradily builds around Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, Hardy nature for the right stat lean, and spread EVs. Stormdrain does its job quietly.
Best Build
Cradily best EVs are HP and Defense
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Giga Drain
- Confuse Ray
- Stockpile
- Earth Power
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Rock Tomb
- Toxic
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Barrier and Curse aren't available any other way for Cradily, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Solar Beam and Stone Edge for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Cradily in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
No wild encounters for Cradily. The 2-stage line runs through Lileep, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 40 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Cradily in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Step 1Catch LileepRustboro City - Devon CorporationOmega RubyGift from NPC Lv.20 CityMidOne-timeRevive Root FossilRustboro City - Devon CorporationAlpha SapphireGift from NPC Lv.20 CityMidOne-timeRevive Root Fossil
Step 2Cradily ✓
Cradily Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Storm Drain changes the entire equation for Cradily. The 495 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a support. Giga Drain with Leftovers is the standard set.
Storm Drain is what you want on Cradily. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Suction Cups) work on paper but Storm Drain is what makes Cradily worth using.
Base 43 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Cradily is leaning toward the physical side (base 81 Attack). Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a support.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Storm Drain is the hidden ability. It redirects single-target water moves to this Pokémon where possible. Worth hunting for if you want Cradily to compete at a higher level.
Game Availability
Available in 14 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Cradily spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in a solid number of games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves