Stats & Training
Crawdaunt's built around physical offense. Attack leads the charge, Sp. Def pays for it. Common in the wild, worth 2 Attack EVs. Follows a standard growth curve.
It is a ruffian that uses its pincers to pick up and toss out other Pokémon from its pond.
It is a ruffian that uses its pincers to pick up and toss out other Pokémon from its pond.
Crawdaunt Weakness
Type-wise, Crawdaunt takes extra damage from Electric, Grass, Fighting, Bug, and Fairy. Psychic moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. 6 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. Crawdaunt's physical bulk (base 85 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass, Fighting, Bug, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Ghost, Dark, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x137-163%KO Brick Break 2x71-86% Revenge 2x57-69% Rock Smash 2x43-51% | ||
 Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Budew builds →Energy Ball 2x86-103%KO Giga Drain 2x71-86% Bullet Seed 2x20-26% Absorb 2x29-34% | ||
 Surskit BugWater | D | |
 Shinx Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Shinx builds →Volt Switch 2x63-77% Shock Wave 2x57-69% Charge Beam 2x49-60% Thunder Shock 2x43-51% | ||
 Kricketot Bug | D | |
 Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Pachirisu builds →Thunderbolt 2x70-83% Volt Switch 2x55-68% Shock Wave 2x50-60% Charge Beam 2x43-53% | ||
 Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 2x113-135%KO Energy Ball 2x75-90% Giga Drain 2x63-75% Bug Bite 2x50-60% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x113-135%KO Brick Break 2x63-75% Low Sweep 2x55-68% Revenge 2x50-60% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Budew builds →Energy Ball 2x75-90% Giga Drain 2x63-75% Bullet Seed 2x18-23% Absorb 2x25-30% | ||
 Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Electrike builds →Thunderbolt 2x88-105%KO Volt Switch 2x70-83% Shock Wave 2x63-75% Charge Beam 2x50-60% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 2x82-97% Thunderbolt 2x67-79% U-turn 2x26-32% Volt Switch 2x55-66% | ||
 Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x99-117%KO High Jump Kick 2x87-103%KO Focus Blast 2x108-128%KO Energy Ball 2x54-64% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x143-169%KO Focus Blast 2x97-114%KO Brick Break 2x72-86% Vital Throw 2x70-83% | ||
 Snover GrassIce | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Snover builds →Solar Beam 2x110-131%KO Energy Ball 2x84-100%KO Giga Drain 2x70-83% Razor Leaf 2x40-48% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Budew builds →Solar Beam 2x97-114%KO Energy Ball 2x72-86% Dazzling Gleam 2x43-51% Giga Drain 2x61-72% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x99-117%KO High Jump Kick 2x87-103%KO Focus Blast 2x108-128%KO Energy Ball 2x54-64% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x143-169%KO Focus Blast 2x97-114%KO Brick Break 2x72-86% Vital Throw 2x70-83% | ||
Snover GrassIce | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Snover builds →Solar Beam 2x110-131%KO Energy Ball 2x84-100%KO Giga Drain 2x70-83% Razor Leaf 2x40-48% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Budew builds →Solar Beam 2x97-114%KO Energy Ball 2x72-86% Dazzling Gleam 2x43-51% Giga Drain 2x61-72% | ||
 Marill WaterFairy | D | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Marill builds →Focus Punch 2x34-41% Play Rough 2x34-41% Brick Break 2x20-23% Rock Smash 2x11-14% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x94-112%KO High Jump Kick 2x82-97% Focus Blast 2x107-126%KO Energy Ball 2x53-63% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x139-165%KO Focus Blast 2x94-112%KO Brick Break 2x72-85% Vital Throw 2x67-79% | ||
Snover GrassIce | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Snover builds →Solar Beam 2x107-126%KO Energy Ball 2x82-97% Giga Drain 2x70-82% Razor Leaf 2x37-44% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Budew builds →Solar Beam 2x94-112%KO Energy Ball 2x72-85% Dazzling Gleam 2x43-51% Giga Drain 2x60-71% | ||
Marill WaterFairy | D | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Marill builds →Focus Punch 2x33-39% Superpower 2x26-31% Play Rough 2x32-38% Brick Break 2x18-22% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x93-109%KO High Jump Kick 2x81-95% Focus Blast 2x104-123%KO Energy Ball 2x52-62% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x139-164%KO Focus Blast 2x93-109%KO Brick Break 2x72-85% Vital Throw 2x66-79% | ||
 Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x155-183%KO Energy Ball 2x118-139%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x69-82% Giga Drain 2x99-117%KO | ||
Snover GrassIce | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Snover builds →Solar Beam 2x106-125%KO Energy Ball 2x81-95% Giga Drain 2x69-82% Razor Leaf 2x36-44% | ||
Marill WaterFairy | D | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Marill builds →Focus Punch 2x32-38% Superpower 2x25-31% Play Rough 2x30-35% Brick Break 2x16-20% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x93-110%KO High Jump Kick 2x80-95% Focus Blast 2x102-121%KO Energy Ball 2x52-62% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x137-162%KO Focus Blast 2x91-108%KO Brick Break 2x69-82% Vital Throw 2x65-77% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x152-179%KO Energy Ball 2x115-136%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x68-80% Giga Drain 2x97-115%KO | ||
Snover GrassIce | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Snover builds →Wood Hammer 2x76-90% Solar Beam 2x106-126%KO Energy Ball 2x80-95% Giga Drain 2x68-79% | ||
Marill WaterFairy | D | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Marill builds →Focus Punch 2x32-38% Superpower 2x26-31% Play Rough 2x30-36% Brick Break 2x17-21% | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x93-110%KO High Jump Kick 2x80-95% Focus Blast 2x102-121%KO Energy Ball 2x52-62% | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x137-162%KO Focus Blast 2x91-108%KO Brick Break 2x69-82% Vital Throw 2x65-77% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x152-179%KO Energy Ball 2x115-136%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x68-80% Giga Drain 2x97-115%KO | ||
Snover GrassIce | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Snover builds →Wood Hammer 2x76-90% Solar Beam 2x106-126%KO Energy Ball 2x80-95% Giga Drain 2x68-79% | ||
Marill WaterFairy | D | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Marill builds →Focus Punch 2x32-38% Superpower 2x26-31% Play Rough 2x30-36% Brick Break 2x17-21% | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Hippowdon's Earthquake hits Crawdaunt for 51-61%.
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake51-61% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Slowbro builds →Scald26-31% | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution
Crawdaunt is the evolved form of Corphish. Breeding produces Corphish eggs, and they're quick to hatch. Evolving from Corphish gave Crawdaunt the biggest boost in Attack (+40), bringing the total to 468 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Crawdaunt to get Corphish eggs easily using 69 partners from the Water1 and Water3 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Aqua Jet, Body Slam and 8 more.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Crawdaunt Best Moveset
Prediction matters here. Choice Band means Crawdaunt can't change moves after clicking, but the payoff is raw power at the cost of move flexibility. Max Attack and Speed EVs with Adaptability back that up. The remaining moves prevents free switches.
Best Build
Crawdaunt best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Aqua Jet
- Crabhammer
- Close Combat
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Knock Off
- Aqua Jet
- Crabhammer
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Crabhammer
- Aqua Jet
- Crunch
- Dragon Dance
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Ancient Power and Aqua Jet give Crawdaunt options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 9 types already covers a decent range on top of Crabhammer and Surf. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Crawdaunt in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
A solid number of locations for Crawdaunt with moderate rates across late-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Crawdaunt in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
To get Crawdaunt, start by catching Corphish through walking and fishing encounters at Lv. 30-63. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch CorphishCelestic TownBrilliant DiamondSuper Rod Lv.30-40 City30%MidCelestic TownShining PearlSuper Rod Lv.30-40 City30%MidFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSpacious CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Crawdaunt ✓Celestic TownBrilliant DiamondSuper Rod Lv.35-55 City5%LateCelestic TownShining PearlSuper Rod Lv.35-55 City5%LateFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSpacious CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameor evolve from Corphish (Step 1)
Crawdaunt Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Don't let Crawdaunt's 468 base stat total fool you. Adaptability is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it B-Tier as a cannon. Knock Off with Choice Band is the standard set.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Crawdaunt's biggest threats include Jolteon (Electric), Exeggutor (Grass), and Blaziken (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Bug and Fairy-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Run Adaptability on Crawdaunt. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Crawdaunt also gets Hyper Cutter and Shell Armor, but they don't compare.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Crawdaunt fills the cannon role. It's a physical attacker with base 120 Attack. At base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
For Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, the core moveset is Knock Off, Aqua Jet, Crabhammer, and Close Combat. Knock Off leads at 24% usage. Crabhammer provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Crawdaunt first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 15 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
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