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.
Loving to battle, this Pokémon pinches all Pokémon that enter its territory with its pincers and throws them out.
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 |
 Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Roselia builds →Magical Leaf 2x84-98% Mega Drain 2x57-69% Absorb 2x33-39% | ||
 Mienfoo Fighting | D | |
 Skiddo Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Skiddo builds →Razor Leaf 2x46-54% Vine Whip 2x36-44% Rock Smash 2x21-26% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Scraggy builds →Brick Break 2x62-74% Rock Smash 2x36-44% | ||
 Pancham Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Pancham builds →Karate Chop 2x46-54% Rock Smash 2x36-44% Arm Thrust 2x16-20% | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x86-101%KO Low Sweep 2x58-68% Karate Chop 2x43-52% Rock Smash 2x36-42% | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x74-88% Low Sweep 2x72-85% Force Palm 2x66-78% Rock Smash 2x43-52% | ||
 Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x66-78% Low Sweep 2x61-72% Revenge 2x55-65% Storm Throw 2x55-65% | ||
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Sawk builds →Brick Break 2x83-98% Low Sweep 2x72-85% Karate Chop 2x58-68% Rock Smash 2x47-55% | ||
 Dedenne ElectricFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Dedenne builds →Thunderbolt 2x97-114%KO Volt Switch 2x74-88% Parabolic Charge 2x72-85% Charge Beam 2x55-65% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Heracross builds →Brick Break 2x83-98% Struggle Bug 2x36-42% Rock Smash 2x47-55% Bullet Seed 2x20-24% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x86-101%KO X-Scissor 2x46-54% Low Sweep 2x58-68% Karate Chop 2x43-52% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x74-88% Low Sweep 2x72-85% Force Palm 2x66-78% Rock Smash 2x43-52% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x66-78% Low Sweep 2x61-72% Revenge 2x55-65% Storm Throw 2x55-65% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Sawk builds →Brick Break 2x83-98% Low Sweep 2x72-85% Karate Chop 2x58-68% Rock Smash 2x47-55% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Heracross builds →Brick Break 2x83-98% Struggle Bug 2x36-42% Rock Smash 2x47-55% Bullet Seed 2x20-24% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x86-101%KO X-Scissor 2x46-54% Low Sweep 2x58-68% Karate Chop 2x43-52% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x74-88% Low Sweep 2x72-85% Force Palm 2x66-78% Rock Smash 2x43-52% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x66-78% Low Sweep 2x61-72% Revenge 2x55-65% Storm Throw 2x55-65% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Sawk builds →Brick Break 2x83-98% Low Sweep 2x72-85% Karate Chop 2x58-68% Rock Smash 2x47-55% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x136-160%KO Brick Break 2x85-101%KO Struggle Bug 2x36-42% Rock Smash 2x48-56% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x90-107%KO X-Scissor 2x48-56% Low Sweep 2x59-70% Karate Chop 2x48-56% | ||
 Carbink RockFairy | C | |
Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x79-93% Low Sweep 2x74-87% Force Palm 2x66-79% Rock Smash 2x45-53% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x68-81% Low Sweep 2x64-76% Revenge 2x59-70% Storm Throw 2x59-70% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x138-163%KO Brick Break 2x88-104%KO Struggle Bug 2x36-43% Rock Smash 2x47-56% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x91-107%KO X-Scissor 2x48-57% Low Sweep 2x61-72% Karate Chop 2x47-56% | ||
Carbink RockFairy | C | |
 Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Abomasnow builds →Wood Hammer 2x109-129%KO Razor Leaf 2x52-62% Rock Smash 2x25-30% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x79-94% Low Sweep 2x75-88% Force Palm 2x68-80% Rock Smash 2x47-56% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x136-161%KO Megahorn 2x136-161%KO Focus Blast 2x81-96% Brick Break 2x86-102%KO | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Hawlucha builds →High Jump Kick 2x116-137%KO Focus Blast 2x125-148%KO Flying Press 2x88-104%KO X-Scissor 2x48-57% | ||
Carbink RockFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Carbink builds →Moonblast 2x75-89% Dazzling Gleam 2x62-74% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Abomasnow builds →Wood Hammer 2x107-126%KO Focus Blast 2x99-116%KO Razor Leaf 2x49-59% Rock Smash 2x25-29% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Hariyama builds →Focus Blast 2x81-96% Vital Throw 2x79-93% Wake-Up Slap 2x79-93% Low Sweep 2x74-87% | ||
In X & Y, Hippowdon deals 51-61% with Earthquake.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Weavile builds →Knock Off32-38% Ice Shard20-24% Pursuit20-24% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake51-61% Rock Slide25-30% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Chansey builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Crawdaunt View Slowbro builds →Scald26-30% Ice Beam19-23% | ||
X & Y 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 87 partners from the Water1 and Water3 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Aqua Jet, Body Slam and 10 more.
X & Y Crawdaunt Best Moveset
Life Orb buys the setup turn. Crawdaunt clicks Swords Dance, then starts cleaning with Crabhammer and the remaining moves. Jolly nature with max Attack and Speed EVs makes sure nothing tanks a boosted hit comfortably.
Best Build
Crawdaunt best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Crabhammer
- Knock Off
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Knock Off
- Crabhammer
- Protect
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
Transfer Moves
How to Get Crawdaunt in X & Y
You'll want late-game access before hunting Crawdaunt. Moderate rates across 4 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Where To Catch Crawdaunt in X & Y
The path to Crawdaunt starts with Corphish at Lv. 25-35 via fishing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch CorphishParfum PalaceXGood Rod Lv.25 BuildingRareMidParfum PalaceYGood Rod Lv.25 BuildingRareMidRoute 3XGood Rod Lv.25 RouteRareMidRoute 3YGood Rod Lv.25 RouteRareMid
Step 2Crawdaunt ✓Parfum PalaceXSuper Rod Lv.35 BuildingRareLateParfum PalaceYSuper Rod Lv.35 BuildingRareLateRoute 3XSuper Rod Lv.35 RouteRareLateRoute 3YSuper Rod Lv.35 RouteRareLateor evolve from Corphish (Step 1)
Crawdaunt Guide
In X & Y, 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 C-Tier as a cannon. Aqua Jet with Life Orb is the standard set.
In X & Y, 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 X & Y, 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 X & Y, the core moveset is Aqua Jet, Crabhammer, Knock Off, and Swords Dance. Aqua Jet leads at 25% 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