Cramorant Best Moveset
Flying/Water at 85/85 mixed offenses and 85 Speed with AbilityGulp Missile transforming after using Surf or Dive to counter-attack when hit. Gulp Missile deals 25% or paralyzes depending on HP. The moveset fires special Water and Flying TermStab while threatening free counter-damage. 70/55/95 bulk leans special. The ability is unique but the stats limit impact.
Gulp Missile launched a fish projectile after Surf in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). 85/85 offenses with a unique mechanic. The gimmick was fun, not competitive.
Best Moves
Best Build
Cramorant best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Surf
- Endure
- Ice Beam
- Air Slash
Recommended Teammates
Rose in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Gulp Missile dealt chip damage on switch-ins. Drizzle support made Surf stronger. The fishing bird found a niche.
Wall Moveset
- Surf
- Roost
- Defog
- Hurricane
Recommended Teammates
Cramorant Weakness
Electric and Rock moves hit Cramorant for super-effective damage. Electric hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The upside? Ground-type moves can't touch it at all. The Flying/Water typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. Cramorant's special bulk (base 95 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Electric |
| 2x (Weak) | Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
What is Cramorant Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Cramorant
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Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Cramorant View Moltres builds →Flamethrower8-10% U Turn10-13% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityWaterbubble ItemCustapberry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Cramorant View Araquanid builds →Liquidation10-11% Surf6-7% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Cramorant View Torkoal builds →Rapid Spin13-16% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales builds →
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Evolution
Cramorant doesn't evolve, so breeding's where the action is. You'll find plenty of partners across two egg groups, and eggs are average hatch time. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Cramorant Locations
Cramorant appears at moderate rates across 5 spots in early-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Cramorant in Scarlet & Violet
Walking encounters at Lv. 7-60 across 5 spots for Cramorant. Sorted by progression so you can see what's reachable at your current point in the game.
high spawn rates across 18 locations for Cramorant 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.
Best Locations to Catch Cramorant in Sword & Shield
9 walking and surfing encounters at Lv. 27-52 for Cramorant across Shield and Sword. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Cramorant's spread. It leans mixed with Sp. Def out front. And you'll get 2 Sp. Def EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
The slightest shock is sometimes enough to get this Pokémon to spit out the Arrokuda lodged in its throat.
Cramorant Guide
Cramorant brings 475 BST to the table. C-Tier on our list: a situational pick that fills a niche.
Gulp Missile if a Cramorant with Gulp Missile uses Surf or Dive, it catches prey and changes its form depending on its remaining HP. That's the one you want on Cramorant. It's the only ability Cramorant has.
Cramorant is a special attacker with base 85 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 85 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many.
Run Surf, Roost, Defog, and Hurricane on Cramorant. Surf is the most common pick at 0% usage. Surf provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Since Sword & Shield, Cramorant has been obtainable in 2 games. A Generation 8 debut means a shorter history, but Cramorant has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves