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.
Cramorant’s gluttony led it to try to swallow an Arrokuda whole, which in turn led to Cramorant getting an Arrokuda stuck in its throat.
The slightest shock is sometimes enough to get this Pokémon to spit out the Arrokuda lodged in its throat.
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 |
 Mudsdale Ground | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Mudsdale builds →
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 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemCharcoal NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Cramorant View Torkoal builds →Eruption29-34% Heat Wave18-22% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityImmunity ItemEviolite NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Cramorant View Gligar builds →Knock Off12-14% U Turn6-8% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Cramorant View Moltres builds →Flamethrower17-20% U Turn7-9% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterbubble ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Cramorant View Araquanid builds →Liquidation17-20% | ||
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
Breeding
Breed Cramorant easily with 73 breeding partners from the Flying and Water1 egg groups.
Cramorant's built to absorb hits. Bold nature leans into physical wall duty, Heavy-Duty Boots gives it hazard immunity on every switch-in, and Roost handles sustain. Gulpmissile and spread EVs tie the defensive profile together.
Best Build
Cramorant best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Surf
- Defog
- Roost
- Brave Bird
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Surf
- Roost
- Protect
- Hurricane
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Surf
- Roost
- Ice Beam
- Air Slash
Recommended Teammates
Support Moveset
- Surf
- Roost
- Defog
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Surf
- Defog
- Hurricane
- Tera Blast
Recommended Teammates
Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Hurricane
- Blizzard
- Hydro Pump
- Roost
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Surf
- Endure
- Ice Beam
- Air Slash
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Cramorant's Normal and Ice coverage and more all comes from technical machines, built on top of Brave Bird and Hydro Pump for same-type damage. Thrash and Hydro Pump are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Without breeding, Cramorant misses out on Aerial Ace and Aqua Ring. That's 5 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Brave Bird and Hydro Pump, with Poison and Normal coverage and more rounding things out.
No wild encounters for Cramorant in Scarlet & Violet. It's available in Sword and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
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
18 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.
Cramorant brings 475 BST to the table. B-Tier on our list: a solid choice for the right team.
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, Defog, Roost, and Bravebird on Cramorant. Surf is the most common pick at 25% usage. Surf provides reliable STAB damage.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
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 8SwShDebut
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