Competitive Information for Cradily [Sword/Shield]
Rock / Grass
Abilities:
This Pokemon draws Water moves to itself to raise Sp. Atk by 1; Water immunity.
This Pokemon cannot be forced to switch out by another Pokemon's attack or item.
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Note: Pokemon with the Storm Drain ability are immune to Water attacks.
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Cradily? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Say hello to Cradily, a marvelous Pokémon that excels with Rock and Grass typing! It's a sight to see Cradily out in the 8th generation battlefield. It is weak to Bug, Fighting, Ice, and Steel-typed attacks. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Cradily's strategies.
Item: Assault Vest / Leftovers
Ability: Storm Drain
Nature: Hardy
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 Spe
Moveset:
- Earth Power
- Sludge Bomb
- Giga Drain / Energy Ball
- Ancient Power / Meteor Beam
Cradily shows an interesting Special Tank prowess in single battles. This moveset attempts to handle special hits and respond with decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Cradily last longer regaining it's life every turn. With Storm Drain, Cradily draws water moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; water immunity. With a Assault Vest equipped to it, Cradily's sp. Def is 1.5x, but it can only select damaging moves.
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Giga Drain is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Grass-type move (Cradily recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Ancient Power is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Meteor Beam is a special STAB-boosted 120-base power Rock-type move (raises Cradily's special attack by 1 stage on turn 1. Hits turn 2).
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Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Storm Drain
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Seed Bomb / Bullet Seed
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
Cradily makes an an extraordinary Physical Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Cradily's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Cradily recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Storm Drain, Cradily draws water moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; water immunity.
◆ Bullet Seed is a physical STAB-boosted 25-base power Grass-type move (hits 2-5 times in one turn).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Storm Drain
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Energy Ball / Giga Drain
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Ancient Power / Meteor Beam
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
Cradily is a renowned Special Sweeper to use for single battles. It was designed to overwhelm foes with overwhelming special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Cradily's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Cradily's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Storm Drain, Cradily draws water moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; water immunity.
◆ Giga Drain is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Grass-type move (Cradily recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Sludge Wave is a special 95-base power Poison-type move (10% chance to poison adjacent pokemon).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Ancient Power is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Meteor Beam is a special STAB-boosted 120-base power Rock-type move (raises Cradily's special attack by 1 stage on turn 1. Hits turn 2).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud Shot is a special 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
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Item: Choice Specs
Ability: Suction Cups
Nature: Brave (+Atk, -Spe)
EVs: 224 Hp / 224 Atk / 60 SpD
Moveset:
- Stealth Rock
- Rock Slide / Curse
- Toxic
- Earthquake
When it comes to single battles, Cradily shines as a noteworthy Physical Tank. This build is crafted to withstand physical attacks and hit back effectively. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Cradily's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Suction Cups, Cradily cannot be forced to switch out by another pokemon's attack or item.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Curse is a status move (curses if ghost, else -1 spe, +1 atk, +1 def).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target; Note: Poison types can't miss with Toxic).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Storm Drain
Nature: Careful (+SpD, -SpA)
EVs: 236 Hp / 32 Atk / 240 Def
Moveset:
- Stockpile
- Rock Slide
- Recover
- Swords Dance
Taking on single battles? Cradily is a superior Physical Wall. It tries to take a substantial amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Cradily last longer regaining it's life every turn. With Storm Drain, Cradily draws water moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; water immunity.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Recover is a status move (heals your Cradily by 50% of its max hp).
◆ Swords Dance is a status move (raises your Cradily's attack by 2 stages).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Cradily? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Storm Drain
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Seed Bomb / Bullet Seed
Cradily excels as a first-rate Physical Sweeper during double battles. This configuration strives to crush rivals using destructive physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Cradily's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Cradily recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Storm Drain, Cradily draws water moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; water immunity.
◆ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
◆ Bullet Seed is a physical STAB-boosted 25-base power Grass-type move (hits 2-5 times in one turn).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Storm Drain
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Sludge Wave / Sludge Bomb
- Energy Ball / Giga Drain
- Ancient Power / Meteor Beam
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
Cradily is a noteworthy Special Sweeper to use for double battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with destructive special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Cradily's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Cradily's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Storm Drain, Cradily draws water moves to itself to raise sp. Atk by 1; water immunity.
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Giga Drain is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Grass-type move (Cradily recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Ancient Power is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Meteor Beam is a special STAB-boosted 120-base power Rock-type move (raises Cradily's special attack by 1 stage on turn 1. Hits turn 2).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud Shot is a special 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Cradily can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Cradily.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Cradily can perform in Sword/Shield. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SS Move and Ability Combos for Cradily
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Leech seed
- Moves: Ingrain + Leech seed
- Moves: Toxic + Leech seed
- Moves: Stockpile + Spit up
- Moves: Stockpile + Swallow
- Moves: Pain split + Toxic
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Meteor Beam + Item: Power Herb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Cradily's stats
- Amnesia
- Ancient Power
- Curse
- Meteor Beam
- Rock Polish
- Stockpile
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Cradily
- Ancient Power
- Earth Power
- Earthquake
- Energy Ball
- Giga Drain
- Leech Seed
- Meteor Beam
- Protect
- Recover
- Rest
- Sludge Bomb
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Cradily in Sword and Shield
- Hardy Nature ( 252/0/0/252/0/4 )
- Quiet Nature ( 252/0/0/252/0/0 )
- Optimize Cradily's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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