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No. 0342

Crawdaunt

Rogue Pokémon

Crawdaunt
Official art
WaterDark
Height
1.1 m 3′07″
Weight
32.8 kg 72.3 lbs
Base stat total
468 top 45%
Introduced
Gen III
Abilities
Pokédex entrySoulSilver / Shield
A brutish Pokémon that loves to battle. It will crash itself into any foe that approaches its nest.
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Base stats

HP63123–170236–330
Atk120112–189220–372
Def8581–150157–295
SpA9085–156166–306
SpD5554–117103–229
Spe5554–117103–229
Total468Higher than 55% of all Pokémon
HP63Atk120Def85Spe55SpD55SpA90

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

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 55). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+117Max107No SP75Min67Scarf175Tailwind234

At max Speed, Crawdaunt outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  20. 117Crawdaunt · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  21. 107Crawdaunt · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  27. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  28. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  29. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  30. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  31. 75Crawdaunt · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

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×Electric2×Fairy2×Fighting2×Grass2×

Resists

Dark½×Fire½×Ghost½×Ice½×Steel½×Water½×

Immune to

Psychic0×
Takes normal damage from 6 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockDragon

Abilities

  • Hyper Cutter

    Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.

  • Shell Armor

    Protects against critical hits.

  • AdaptabilityHidden ability

    Increases the same-type attack bonus from 1.5× to 2×.

Competitive

SV SinglesRUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

11.88% of teams · rank #14 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Focus Sash
Ability
Adaptability
Nature
Naughty
EVs
212 Atk / 164 SpA / 132 Spe
Tera Type
Water
  1. Aqua Jet
  2. Knock Off
  3. Crabhammer
  4. Close Combat

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

Usage by rating

  • All players10.69%
  • Rated 1500+11.5%
  • Rated 1630+11.88%
  • Rated 1760+16.5%

Usage by month

Oct 202511.88%

Moves

  • Aqua Jet99.4%
  • Knock Off99.3%
  • Crabhammer61.8%
  • Close Combat54.1%
  • Sludge Wave47.1%
  • Swords Dance15.4%
  • Switcheroo6.7%
  • Dragon Dance5.9%
  • Liquidation5.3%
  • Ice Beam2.2%

Items

  • Focus Sash53.4%
  • Life Orb23.1%
  • Choice Band21.3%
  • Mystic Water1.5%
  • Heavy-Duty Boots0.3%
  • Protective Pads0.1%

Abilities

  • 99.9%
  • 0.1%
  • 0%

EV spreads

  • Naughty 212 Atk / 164 SpA / 132 Spe31%
  • Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe26.3%
  • Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe7.8%
  • Brave 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Def6.4%
  • Naughty 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpA3.4%

Tera types

  • Water49.5%
  • Fighting24.7%
  • Poison20.9%
  • Dark1.7%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

  1. #0341CorphishWater
    1. Level 30#0342CrawdauntWaterDark

Moves

Level up 16

EvoSwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
1HardenRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——30
1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30
1TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20
1Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25
12Bubble BeamHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.WaterSpec65100%20
16Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20
20Double HitHits twice in one turn.NormalPhys3590%10
24ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
28Night SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15
34Razor ShellHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys7595%10
40Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20
46CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
52CrabhammerHas an increased chance for a critical hit.WaterPhys10090%10
58EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5
64GuillotineCauses a one-hit KO.NormalPhys—30%5

TM / HM / TR 53

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
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
TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15
TM31Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15
TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15
TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15
TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10
TM46AvalancheInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.IcePhys60100%10
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10
TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40
TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20
TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20
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
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15
TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10
TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15
TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20
TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5
TM148Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5
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
TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10
TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM199Lash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5
TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
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
TM209Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10
TM214Sludge WaveHas a 10% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec95100%10
TM225Hard PressThe target is crushed with an arm, a claw, or the like to inflict damage. The more HP the target has left, the greater the move's power.SteelPhys—100%10

Egg moves 6

EggAncient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5
EggAqua JetInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys40100%20
EggDouble-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
EggMetal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35
EggSlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20
EggSwitcherooUser and target swap items.DarkStatus—100%10

Pokédex entries

Category
Rogue Pokémon
Debut
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Red
Shape
Habitat
Water's Edge
Pal Park area
Pond
Original Hoenn#130Updated Unova#280Central Kalos#052New Hoenn#135Updated Alola#358Updated Poni#105Galar#103Isle of Armor#092Kitakami#012

  1. Its pincers often fall off. Unlike with Crabrawler or Clauncher, the meat in its claws is utterly nasty and stinking.

    Ultra Moon

  2. Its temperament is rough and it loves to fight, but as soon as its pincers break off, it turns cowardly. It stays timid until they grow back.

    Ultra Sun

  3. Loving to battle, this Pokémon pinches all Pokémon that enter its territory with its pincers and throws them out.

    Black 2 · White 2 · Y

  4. A brutish Pokémon that loves to battle. It will crash itself into any foe that approaches its nest.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · Shield

  5. It is a ruffian that uses its pincers to pick up and toss out other Pokémon from its pond.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · X

  6. A rough customer that wildly flails its giant claws. It is said to be extremely hard to raise.

    FireRed · LeafGreen · Sword

  7. A brutish Pokémon that loves to battle. A veteran CRAWDAUNT that has prevailed in hundreds of battles has giant pincers marked with countless scars.

    Emerald

  8. CRAWDAUNT molts (sheds) its shell regularly. Immediately after molting, its shell is soft and tender. Until the shell hardens, this Pokémon hides in its streambed burrow to avoid attack from its foes.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire

  9. CRAWDAUNT has an extremely violent nature that compels it to challenge other living things to battle. Other life-forms refuse to live in ponds inhabited by this Pokémon, making them desolate places.

    Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese
シザリガー
Japanese (romaji)
Shizariger
Korean
가재장군
Chinese (Traditional)
鐵螯龍蝦
Chinese (Simplified)
铁螯龙虾
French
Colhomard
German
Krebutack
Spanish
Crawdaunt
Italian
Crawdaunt

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 Atk
Catch rate
155 ≈20.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
164
Growth rate
Fluctuating

Breeding

Egg groups
Water 1Water 3
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
15 egg cycles ≈4,080 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 6 areas
  • Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water., Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 27–60
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 42–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 6 areas
  • Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water., Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 27–60
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 42–60
Shield 13 areas
  • Axew's EyeWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 35–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Giant's SeatWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–60
  • South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 31–60
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • TurffieldStatic encounter · Lv 50
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Sword 13 areas
  • Axew's EyeWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 35–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Giant's SeatWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–60
  • South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 31–60
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • TurffieldStatic encounter · Lv 50
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Vast Poni CanyonSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–51
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Vast Poni CanyonSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–51
Y 3 areas
  • Friend Safari (Dark)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Parfum PalaceFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35
  • Road 3Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35
X 3 areas
  • Friend Safari (Dark)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Parfum PalaceFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35
  • Road 3Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35
White 2 2 areas
  • Road 3Surfing in dark spots · Lv 50–60
  • Striaton CitySurfing in dark spots · Lv 50–60
Black 2 2 areas
  • Road 3Surfing in dark spots · Lv 50–60
  • Striaton CitySurfing in dark spots · Lv 50–60
Platinum 1 area
  • Celestic TownFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–55
Pearl 1 area
  • Celestic TownFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–55
Diamond 1 area
  • Celestic TownFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35–55