Free switch-ins on Ground moves make Cramorant useful in any team that needs that coverage. Only 2 weaknesses keeps it safe in most matchups. Can go either physical or special depending on the set. Part of the Gen 8 roster.
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.
Cramorant Weakness
ExcellentElectric and Rock-type 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.
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.
How to Evolve
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 a spread EV build EVs tie the defensive profile together.
Best Build
Best Cramorant Moveset
- Surf
- Defog
- Roost
- Brave Bird
Recommended Teammates
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
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.
Cramorant doesn't evolve and has no evolutionary line. It's a Flying/Water-type Pokemon with a 475 base stat total.
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. But the speed tells the real story — base 85 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many.
Cramorant can be found in Scarlet & Violet and Sword & Shield.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A