Cramorant (#0845) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP70130–177250–344

Atk8581–150157–295

Def5554–117103–229

SpA8581–150157–295

SpD9590–161175–317

Spe8581–150157–295

Total475Higher than 57% 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 85). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+150Max137No SP105Min94Scarf225Tailwind300

At max Speed, Cramorant outspeeds 15 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

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

Electric4×Rock2×

Resists

Bug½×Fighting½×Fire½×Steel½×Water½×

Immune to

Ground0×

Takes normal damage from 10 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGhostGrassPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Gulp Missile
If a Cramorant with Gulp Missile uses Surf or Dive, it catches prey and changes its form depending on its remaining HP.

Competitive

SV SinglesPUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

1.23% of teams · rank #76 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Gulp Missile
Nature: Calm
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD
Tera Type: Ground

Surf
Roost
Defog
Stockpile

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players1.65%
Rated 1500+1.55%
Rated 1630+1.23%
Rated 1760+0.56%

Usage by month

Oct 20251.23%

Moves

Surf100%
Roost99.9%
Defog49.3%
Stockpile49%
Brave Bird47.5%
Aqua Ring36.7%
Air Slash12.4%
Ice Beam1.7%
Endure1.6%
Endeavor1.6%

Items

Heavy-Duty Boots49.3%
Leftovers44.1%
Rocky Helmet5%
Custap Berry1.5%
Focus Sash0.1%
Power Herb0%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Calm 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpD49%
Bold 248 HP / 236 Def / 24 SpD47.7%
Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe1.7%
Bold 248 HP / 188 Def / 56 SpD / 16 Spe1%
Relaxed 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD0.5%

Tera types

Ground93.8%
Electric4.6%
Steel1%
Flying0.7%

Common teammates

Uxie46.2%
Scrafty45.2%
Coalossal45.2%
Staraptor45.2%
Sylveon41.4%
Duraludon38.4%
Flygon36.1%
Golurk33.5%

Evolution

Cramorant does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 12

1PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35

1Spit UpPower is 100 times the amount of energy Stockpiled.NormalSpec—100%10

1StockpileStores energy up to three times for use with Spit Up and Swallow.NormalStatus——20

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

7Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25

14Fury AttackHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1585%20

21PluckIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.FlyingPhys60100%20

28DiveUser dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.WaterPhys80100%10

35Drill PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys80100%20

42AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

49ThrashHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.NormalPhys120100%10

56Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM / HM / TR 39

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM21PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.BugPhys50100%20

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM40Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM97FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 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

TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TM128AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM160HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM164Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15

TM216Feather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

Egg moves 7

EggAerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

EggAqua CutterThe user expels pressurized water to cut at the target like a blade. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.WaterPhys70100%20

EggAqua RingRestores 1/16 of the user’s max HP each turn.WaterStatus——20

EggBelchCan only be used after the user has eaten a berry.PoisonSpec12090%10

EggDefogLowers the target’s evasion by one stage. Removes field effects from the enemy field.FlyingStatus——15

EggFeather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

EggRoostHeals the user by half its max HP.FlyingStatus——5

Pokédex entries

Category: Gulp Pokémon
Debut: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: —

Galar#309Isle of Armor#093Kitakami#185

This hungry Pokémon swallows Arrokuda whole. Occasionally, it makes a mistake and tries to swallow a Pokémon other than its preferred prey.
Shield
It’s so strong that it can knock out some opponents in a single hit, but it also may forget what it’s battling midfight.
Sword

Names around the world

Japanese: ウッウ
Japanese (romaji): Uu
Korean: 윽우지
Chinese (Traditional): 古月鳥
Chinese (Simplified): 古月鸟
French: Nigosier
German: Urgl
Spanish: Cramorant
Italian: Cramorant

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 SpD
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 166
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Water 1Flying
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 7 areas

Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 24–60
Challenge Beach (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Courageous Cavern (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Surfing in the overworld · Lv 20–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Training LowlandsSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 7 areas

Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 24–60
Challenge Beach (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Courageous Cavern (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Surfing in the overworld · Lv 20–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Soothing Wetlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Training LowlandsSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60

Shield 9 areas

Axew's EyeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
Bridge FieldWalking in the overworld · Lv 27–60
Giant's Cap (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
Route 9 (Circhester Bay)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–43
Route 9 (Main)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–42
Stony Wilderness (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60

Sword 9 areas

Axew's EyeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
Bridge FieldWalking in the overworld · Lv 27–60
Giant's Cap (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
Route 9 (Circhester Bay)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–43
Route 9 (Main)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–42
Stony Wilderness (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60