Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Cradily

Cradily

ROCK

GRASS

Barnacle Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Cradily is a Rock and Grass Type Barnacle Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Cradily can be found with Suction Cups as an Ability and has a Erratic growth rate with a 2 Special Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Sassy Nature, based on 495 combined Base Stats.

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Cradily Stats and Abilities

Based on Cradily Base IVs we consider this pokemon C-Tier choice. Cradily Highest IV Stat is Special Defense 107 and the Lowest being Speed 43.

Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
E	HP	86	282	376
D	Attack	81	150	287
D	Defense	97	179	322
D	Special Attack	81	150	287
D	Special Defense	107	197	344
F	Speed	43	81	203
C	Total	495

Best Held Items	Hard Stone Meadow Plate Miracle Seed Rock Incense Rose Incense Stone Plate
Best Nature	Sassy ↑ +10% Special Defense ↓ -10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance	5% Big Root
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Bitter Dislikes: Sweet
EV Yield	2 Special Defense
Growth Rate	Erratic
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Water 3
Egg Cycles	30 (7,454–7,710 steps)

Suction Cups Ability 1	Suction Cups prevents opponents forcing the ability-bearer to switch out or flee via the moves Roar, Whirlwind, Circle Throw, or Dragon Tail, or the item Red Card.
Storm Drain Hidden Ability	Storm Drain forces all single-target Water-type moves - used by any other Pokémon on the field - to target this Pokémon, and with 100% accuracy. The ability is most useful in double/triple battles.

How To Evolve Cradily in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Lileep requires (Level 40) to evolve into Cradily.

Base	→	First Evo
Lileep	Level 40 →	Cradily

Where To Find Cradily in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Cradily has 1 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 20 Lileep, within the Mining Museum location using the Fossil method.

Walking through Grass.
Using an Old Rod.
Using an Good Rod.
Using an Super Rod.
Surfing the Water.
Using the Poke Radar.
Within Honey Trees.
Obtained as a Gift.
Revive from a Fossil.
Obtained through Trade.
Obtained through an Interaction in game. (Legendary Pokemon)

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time

Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Mining Museum
Mining Museum	Interact	Lileep Lv. 20

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Cradily Weakness

Cradily is a Rock and Grass Type pokemon. This will cause Cradily to take More Damage from Fighting, Steel, Bug, Ice Type Moves, and Less Damage from Normal, Electric Type moves.

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Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Fighting Steel Bug Ice
0.5x Less Damage	Normal Electric
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Cradily Weak Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Dialga STEEL DRAGON
S	Metagross STEEL PSYCHIC
S	Heatran FIRE STEEL
S	Jirachi STEEL PSYCHIC
S	Articuno ICE FLYING

What pokemon is Cradily Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Arceus NORMAL
S	Slaking NORMAL
S	Regigigas NORMAL
S	Zapdos ELECTRIC FLYING
S	Raikou ELECTRIC

Best Cradily Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Best Moveset for Cradily Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
48	Energy Ball	Special	135	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
36	Giga Drain	Special	112.5	100	10	User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
24	Brine	Special	65	100	10	Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%.
16	Ancient Power	Special	90	100	5	May raise all user's stats at once.

Best Moveset for Cradily TM Moves based on Power.

TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM22	Solar Beam	Special	180	100	10	Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Cradily Lv Up Moves

Cradily TM Moves

Cradily Level Up Moves

List of Moves Cradily can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Leech Seed GRASS	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 10 Status Drains HP from opponent each turn.
1	Wrap NORMAL	Power: 15 Acc: 90 PP: 20 Physical Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
1	Astonish GHOST	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
1	Acid POISON	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
1	Confuse Ray GHOST	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status Confuses opponent.
12	Ingrain GRASS	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status User restores HP each turn. User cannot escape/switch.
16	Ancient Power ROCK	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Special May raise all user's stats at once.
20	Mega Drain GRASS	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
24	Brine WATER	Power: 65 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%.
28	Amnesia PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Special Defense.
32	Gastro Acid POISON	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status Cancels out the effect of the opponent's Ability.
36	Giga Drain GRASS	Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
43	Stockpile NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Stores energy for use with Spit Up and Swallow.
43	Spit Up NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Power depends on how many times the user performed Stockpile.
43	Swallow NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status The more times the user has performed Stockpile, the more HP is recovered.
48	Energy Ball GRASS	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.

Cradily TM Moves

List of Moves Cradily can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.

TM	Move	Desc
TM09	Bullet Seed GRASS	Power: 37.5 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
TM11	Sunny Day FIRE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM15	Hyper Beam NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM17	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM19	Giga Drain GRASS	Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM22	Solar Beam GRASS	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM26	Earthquake GROUND	Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM28	Dig GROUND	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM32	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM36	Sludge Bomb POISON	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May poison opponent.
TM37	Sandstorm ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM39	Rock Tomb ROCK	Power: 90 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM42	Facade NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM53	Energy Ball GRASS	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM55	Brine WATER	Power: 65 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%.
TM58	Endure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM68	Giga Impact NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM69	Rock Polish ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
TM70	Flash NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
TM71	Stone Edge ROCK	Power: 150 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM75	Swords Dance NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM76	Stealth Rock ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Damages opponent switching into battle.
TM80	Rock Slide ROCK	Power: 112.5 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze GROUND	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM86	Grass Knot GRASS	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TM87	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM96	Strength NORMAL	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash FIGHTING	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

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