Type matchups
Damage Cradily takes from each attacking type.
As a Rock/Grass type, Cradily has 4 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 2 other Pokémon share the Rock/Grass typing.
- With Storm Drain: Water 1× → 0×
Base stats
- HP
- 86
- Attack
- 81
- Defense
- 97
- Sp. Atk
- 81
- Sp. Def
- 107
- Speed
- 43
- Total
- 495
Cradily has a base stat total of 495, higher than 62% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (107). Its Attack (81) and Sp. Atk (81) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 43 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 86 HP, 97 Defense and 107 Sp. Def it is bulky.
Cradily can have the abilities Suction Cups and Storm Drain.
How to beat Cradily
Cradily takes 2× damage from Fighting, Bug, Steel and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Crowned Zacian hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Rock and Grass moves. Crowned Zamazenta hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Rock and Grass moves. Dialga hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Rock and Grass moves.
Evolution
Cradily is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Lileep → Cradily), evolving from Lileep.
Best counters to Cradily
Other Rock/Grass Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Cradily weak to?
As a Rock/Grass type, Cradily takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Bug, Steel and Ice moves.
What is Cradily resistant to?
Cradily resists Normal and Electric moves.
What are the best counters to Cradily?
Strong type-based picks include Crowned Zacian, Crowned Zamazenta and Dialga, which hit Cradily with super-effective attacks.