Cradily (#0346) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP86146–193282–376

Atk8177–146150–287

Def9791–163179–322

SpA8177–146150–287

SpD107100–174197–344

Spe4343–10481–203

Total495Higher than 67% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 43). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+104Max95No SP63Min56Scarf156Tailwind208

At max Speed, Cradily outspeeds 10 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Fighting2×Ice2×Steel2×

Resists

Electric½×Normal½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

FlyingPoisonGroundRockGhostFireWaterGrassPsychicDragonDarkFairy

With Storm Drain: Water becomes 0×

Abilities

Suction Cups
Prevents being forced out of battle by other Pokémon's moves.
Storm DrainHidden ability
Redirects single-target Water moves to this Pokémon where possible. Absorbs Water moves, raising Special Attack one stage.

Competitive

National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0345LileepRockGrass
1. Level 40#0346CradilyRockGrass

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

1AcidHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PoisonSpec40100%30

1AstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15

1Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

1Leech SeedSeeds the target, stealing HP from it every turn.GrassStatus—90%10

1WrapPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.NormalPhys1590%20

12IngrainPrevents the user from leaving battle. User regains 1/16 of its max HP every turn.GrassStatus——20

16Ancient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5

20Mega DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec40100%15

24BrineHas double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.WaterSpec65100%10

28AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

32Gastro AcidNullifies target’s ability until it leaves battle.PoisonStatus—100%10

36Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

43Spit UpPower is 100 times the amount of energy Stockpiled.NormalSpec—100%10

43StockpileStores energy up to three times for use with Spit Up and Swallow.NormalStatus——20

43SwallowRecovers 1/4 HP after one Stockpile, 1/2 HP after two Stockpiles, or full HP after three Stockpiles.NormalStatus——10

48Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM / HM / TR 32

TM83BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

HM04StrengthInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys80100%15

HM06Rock SmashHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.FightingPhys40100%15

TMSwords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TMHyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TMSolar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TMEarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TMDigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TMDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

TMFlashLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

TMRestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TMRock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TMSubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TMProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMSludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TMSandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TMGiga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TMEndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMSwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

TMAttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TMSleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TMSunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TMFacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TMRock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TMBullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

TMBrineHas double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.WaterSpec65100%10

TMRock PolishRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.RockStatus——20

TMEnergy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TMGiga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TMStone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TMStealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TMGrass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

Pokédex entries

Category: Barnacle Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: Sea
Pal Park area: Sea

Original Hoenn#134New Hoenn#139Updated Alola#232Updated Akala#133Crown Tundra#184

Once Cradily catches prey in its tentacles, it digests them whole and absorbs their nutrients.
Shield
It has short legs and can’t walk very fast, but its neck and tentacles can extend to over three times their usual length to nab distant prey.
Sword
This carnivorous Pokémon lived in primordial seas. It catches prey in its eight tentacles and dissolves them with digestive fluid as it eats.
Ultra Moon
Normally, it lived on shallow sea shoals. When the tide went out, this Pokémon came up on land to search for prey.
Ultra Sun
It lives in warm seas. Its heavy body weighs it down so it won’t get washed away in rough weather.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
It lives in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide goes out, it digs up prey from beaches.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X
It ensnares prey with its eight tentacles. It then melts the prey with a strong acid before feeding.
FireRed · LeafGreen · Y
It drags its heavy body along the seafloor. It makes its nest in the shallows of warm seas. CRADILY can be seen on beaches when the tide goes out.
Emerald
CRADILY’s body serves as an anchor, preventing it from being washed away in rough seas. This Pokémon secretes a strong digestive fluid from its tentacles.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
CRADILY roams around the ocean floor in search of food. This Pokémon freely extends its tree trunk-like neck and captures unwary prey using its eight tentacles.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: ユレイドル
Japanese (romaji): Yuradle
Korean: 릴리요
Chinese (Traditional): 搖籃百合
Chinese (Simplified): 摇篮百合
French: Vacilys
German: Wielie
Spanish: Cradily
Italian: Cradily

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 SpD
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 173
Growth rate: Erratic

Breeding

Egg groups: Water 3
Gender: ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
Hatch time: 30 egg cycles ≈7,905 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 6 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Crown Shrine (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Foot (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Slippery Slope (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Snowslide Slope (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 6 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Crown Shrine (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Foot (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Slippery Slope (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Snowslide Slope (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50