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 AbilityProtosynthesis ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cramorant View Great Tusk builds →Rapid Spin26-31% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Cramorant View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn8-10% Scald3-4% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityQuarkdrive ItemBooster Energy NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cramorant View Iron Treads builds →Rapid Spin23-27% Knock Off30-36% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityVesselofruin ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Ting-Lu builds →
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A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Cramorant View Cinderace builds →U Turn17-20% Sucker Punch33-39% | ||
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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% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Cramorant View Torkoal builds →Rapid Spin13-16% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Cramorant View Corviknight builds →U Turn10-13% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Cramorant View Gliscor builds →Knock Off21-25% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityNeutralizinggas ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Weezing-Galar builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian 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 take an average time to hatch. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Cramorant easily with 73 breeding partners from the Flying and Water 1 egg groups.
Shiny Cramorant
Slightly paler blue Cramorant. The fishing pelican is a goofy, lovable design either way, but the shiny adds nothing to the comedy. Same dumb expression, same Pikachu-or-fish-in-the-mouth mechanic, barely different color.
Shiny Cramorant Evolution
Does Not EvolveShiny Cramorant Odds & Hunting Methods
2 of 2 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyCramorant Locations
Cramorant appears across 5 spots in early-game routes. The list below shows where it turns up, so pick the one you can reach first 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 9 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 spots from Lv. 27-52 for Cramorant. Sorted by game progression with rates on each row, so you can compare without scrolling through everything.
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
Use Cramorant as a balanced. Special attacks are the main output. Speed is middling, Surf is the primary attack.
Build your team around Kyurem, Darkrai, and Iron Valiant. These have the highest co-usage rates with Cramorant in competitive formats. They cover each other's weaknesses.
Run Calm on Cramorant. +Sp. Def is what matters, and the -Attack cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the balanced role.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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 7Let's Go
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
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