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.
A rough customer that wildly flails its giant claws. It is said to be extremely hard to raise.
A brutish Pokémon that loves to battle. It will crash itself into any foe that approaches its nest.
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 |
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 2x141-167%KO Giga Drain 2x92-108%KO Mega Drain 2x49-59% Absorb 2x28-34% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 2x111-133%KO Razor Leaf 2x46-54% Mega Drain 2x41-49% Absorb 2x25-30% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x162-192%KO Magical Leaf 2x84-98% Mega Drain 2x57-69% Pin Missile 2x13-16% | ||
Pancham Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Pancham builds →Low Sweep 2x57-69% Circle Throw 2x54-64% Arm Thrust 2x16-20% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 2x111-133%KO Mega Drain 2x41-49% Absorb 2x25-30% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 2x135-161%KO Giga Drain 2x89-106%KO Mega Drain 2x49-59% Absorb 2x28-34% | ||
Spritzee Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Spritzee builds →Draining Kiss 2x49-59% Fairy Wind 2x39-46% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 2x107-127%KO Razor Leaf 2x42-51% Mega Drain 2x39-46% Absorb 2x21-25% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x154-182%KO Magical Leaf 2x79-93% Mega Drain 2x54-63% Pin Missile 2x14-17% | ||
Pancham Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Pancham builds →Low Sweep 2x54-63% Circle Throw 2x49-59% Arm Thrust 2x17-21% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Throh builds →Circle Throw 2x57-68% Revenge 2x57-68% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Sawk builds →Low Sweep 2x73-87% Rock Smash 2x48-57% Double Kick 2x35-42% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 2x132-156%KO Giga Drain 2x84-99% Mega Drain 2x48-57% Absorb 2x25-30% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 2x103-122%KO Razor Leaf 2x42-49% Mega Drain 2x38-46% Absorb 2x22-27% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x148-175%KO Magical Leaf 2x77-91% Mega Drain 2x51-61% Pin Missile 2x13-15% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Hawlucha builds →Submission 2x72-85% Low Sweep 2x60-71% Revenge 2x55-65% | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Toxicroak builds →Low Sweep 2x65-76% Revenge 2x60-71% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 2x107-126%KO Low Sweep 2x31-37% Razor Leaf 2x42-50% Mega Drain 2x37-44% | ||
Morelull GrassFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Morelull builds →Solar Beam 2x112-132%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x75-88% Giga Drain 2x72-85% Mega Drain 2x39-47% | ||
Cottonee GrassFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Cottonee builds →Solar Beam 2x77-91% Energy Ball 2x57-68% Giga Drain 2x50-59% Razor Leaf 2x25-29% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Hawlucha builds →Submission 2x71-84% U-turn 2x42-50% Low Sweep 2x59-70% Revenge 2x54-64% | ||
Shiinotic GrassFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Shiinotic builds →Solar Beam 2x145-171%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x97-115%KO Giga Drain 2x93-109%KO Draining Kiss 2x62-73% | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Toxicroak builds →Low Sweep 2x66-79% Revenge 2x62-73% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 2x107-126%KO Low Sweep 2x32-37% Razor Leaf 2x40-48% Mega Drain 2x37-45% | ||
Cottonee GrassFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Cottonee builds →Solar Beam 2x76-90% Energy Ball 2x59-70% Giga Drain 2x50-59% Razor Leaf 2x23-28% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Hawlucha builds →Submission 2x69-82% Brick Break 2x65-77% U-turn 2x40-48% Low Sweep 2x56-67% | ||
Shiinotic GrassFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Shiinotic builds →Solar Beam 2x139-164%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x93-110%KO Giga Drain 2x89-105%KO Draining Kiss 2x61-72% | ||
Bewear NormalFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Bewear builds →Hammer Arm 2x111-131%KO Brick Break 2x85-100%KO Low Sweep 2x74-87% Revenge 2x68-79% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 2x102-121%KO Brick Break 2x36-43% Low Sweep 2x30-36% Razor Leaf 2x38-46% | ||
Cottonee GrassFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Cottonee builds →Solar Beam 2x76-90% Energy Ball 2x56-67% Giga Drain 2x48-56% Razor Leaf 2x21-26% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x87-102%KO Submission 2x70-83% Brick Break 2x66-78% U-turn 2x41-49% | ||
Shiinotic GrassFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Shiinotic builds →Solar Beam 2x141-166%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x95-112%KO Giga Drain 2x89-105%KO Draining Kiss 2x59-71% | ||
Bewear NormalFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Bewear builds →Hammer Arm 2x111-132%KO Brick Break 2x85-100%KO Low Sweep 2x72-85% Revenge 2x68-80% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 2x103-122%KO Brick Break 2x36-42% Low Sweep 2x32-37% Razor Leaf 2x39-46% | ||
Cottonee GrassFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Cottonee builds →Solar Beam 2x74-88% Energy Ball 2x58-68% Giga Drain 2x47-56% Razor Leaf 2x23-27% | ||
Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Golisopod builds →First Impression 2x103-122%KO Brick Break 2x57-68% Bug Bite 2x68-81% Struggle Bug 2x46-54% | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x151-178%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x126-149%KO Magical Leaf 2x64-75% Draining Kiss 2x80-95% | ||
Shiinotic GrassFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Shiinotic builds →Solar Beam 2x145-171%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x98-115%KO Giga Drain 2x92-108%KO Draining Kiss 2x61-72% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 2x105-124%KO Brick Break 2x37-44% Low Sweep 2x32-38% Razor Leaf 2x40-47% | ||
Cottonee GrassFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Cottonee builds →Solar Beam 2x77-90% Energy Ball 2x57-68% Giga Drain 2x50-59% Razor Leaf 2x23-27% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Hippowdon's Earthquake hits Crawdaunt for 51-61%. Excadrill deals 72-85% with Earthquake.
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% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Excadrill builds →Earthquake72-85% Rapid Spin24-28% | ||
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% | ||
Sword & Shield 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 81 partners from the Water1 and Water3 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Aqua Jet, Double-Edge and 3 more.
Sword & Shield 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
Recommended Teammates
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 8 types already covers a decent range on top of Hydro Pump and Crabhammer. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Crawdaunt in Sword & Shield
high spawn rates across 8 locations for Crawdaunt in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Crawdaunt in Sword & Shield
The path to Crawdaunt starts with Corphish at Lv. 10-45 via walking, surfing, and more encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch CorphishSouth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.11-13 Water40%EarlyOvercastSouth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.11-13 Water40%EarlyOvercastSouth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.11-13 Water30%EarlyRainingSouth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.11-13 Water30%EarlyHeavy FogSouth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.11-13 Water30%EarlyRainingSouth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.11-13 Water30%EarlyHeavy FogSouth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.14-15 Water30%EarlyNormal WeatherSouth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water30%EarlyThunderstormSouth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water30%EarlyThunderstormSouth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water30%EarlyNormal WeatherForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest20%EarlyThunderstormForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest20%EarlyRainingForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest20%EarlyThunderstormForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest20%EarlyRainingSoothing WetlandsSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Swamp20%EarlyThunderstormSoothing WetlandsSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Swamp20%EarlyRainingSouth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.11-13 Water20%EarlySnowingSouth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.11-13 Water20%EarlyThunderstormSouth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.11-13 Water20%EarlySnowingSouth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.11-13 Water20%EarlySnowstormSouth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.11-13 Water20%EarlyThunderstormSouth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.11-13 Water20%EarlySnowstormForest of FocusShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Forest15%EarlyRainingForest of FocusSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Forest15%EarlyThunderstormForest of FocusSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Forest15%EarlyRainingForest of FocusShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Forest15%EarlyThunderstormSoothing WetlandsShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Swamp15%EarlyThunderstormSoothing WetlandsShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Swamp15%EarlyRainingSoothing WetlandsSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Swamp15%EarlyThunderstormSoothing WetlandsSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Swamp15%EarlyRainingSoothing WetlandsShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Swamp10%EarlyThunderstormSoothing WetlandsShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Swamp10%EarlyRainingSouth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.11-13 Water10%EarlyNormal WeatherSouth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.11-13 Water10%EarlyNormal WeatherSouth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water10%EarlyRainingSouth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water10%EarlyHeavy FogSouth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water10%EarlyOvercastSouth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water10%EarlySnowingSouth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water10%EarlyRainingSouth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water10%EarlyHeavy FogSouth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water10%EarlyOvercastSouth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water10%EarlySnowingGalar Mine No. 2SwordSuper Rod Lv.20-24 Cave15%MidGalar Mine No. 2ShieldSuper Rod Lv.20-24 Cave15%MidGiant's CapSwordSuper Rod Lv.26-2810%MidGiant's CapShieldSuper Rod Lv.26-2810%MidChallenge Beach - RiverShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water45%LateAll WeatherChallenge Beach - RiverSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water45%LateAll WeatherForest of FocusSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Forest45%LateAll WeatherForest of FocusShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Forest45%LateAll WeatherTraining LowlandsSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-4545%LateAll WeatherTraining LowlandsShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-4545%LateAll Weather
Step 2Crawdaunt ✓Giant's SeatSwordGrass Lv.30-35 Water15%MidThunderstormGiant's SeatShieldGrass Lv.30-35 Water15%MidThunderstormAxew's EyeShieldOverworld Lv.36-4060%LateRainingAxew's EyeSwordOverworld Lv.36-4060%LateRainingAxew's EyeShieldGrass Lv.35-4040%LateThunderstormAxew's EyeSwordGrass Lv.35-4040%LateThunderstormAxew's EyeSwordOverworld Lv.36-4025%LateThunderstormAxew's EyeShieldOverworld Lv.36-4025%LateThunderstormor evolve from Corphish (Step 1)
Crawdaunt Guide
In Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, 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
