cradily

Cradily is a Rock/Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Rock / Grass

Abilities:

• Suction Cups: Prevents Cradily from being forced out of battle by moves or items that cause switching, such as Roar or Whirlwind.
• Storm Drain (Hidden Ability): Draws in all Water-type moves to boost Special Attack, making it immune to Water-type attacks.

Physical Characteristics:

• Resembles a prehistoric sea creature with a plant-like appearance.
• Has a stout, round body with a tough, patterned rock-like skin.
• Features long, yellow tentacles surrounding its head, resembling petals, which are used for both attack and defense.
• Its eyes are located at the center of the tentacles, giving it a distinctive, almost flower-like face.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Initially lived in the sea millions of years ago and is often revived from fossils found in oceanic caves.
• Prefers to be near water-rich environments, such as coastal areas and wetlands.
• Known to remain stationary and let prey come to it, using its tentacles to ensnare and absorb nutrients.

In Battle:

• Functions as a durable defensive Pokémon with high Special Defense and decent Attack.
• Often used to outlast opponents with moves like Recover and Giga Drain.
• Notable moves include Ancient Power, Energy Ball, and Toxic.
• Strong against Normal, Flying, Poison, and Electric types due to its unique typing.
• Weak to Ice, Fighting, Steel, and Bug types, needing to be cautious of these threats.

Evolution:

• Evolves from Lileep starting at level 40.
• Originally resurrected from the Root Fossil.

Interesting Facts:

• Cradily's design is inspired by crinoids, marine animals that have existed for hundreds of millions of years.
• It shares a niche with other fossil Pokémon, emphasizing its ancient origins.
• Despite its plant-like appearance, it is not a true plant, but rather a Pokémon that mimics plant characteristics for survival.
• Known for its resilience, Cradily is a popular choice in battles requiring a strong defensive strategy.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Ruby: 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.
• Sapphire: 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.
• Emerald: 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.
• Firered: It ensnares prey with its eight tentacles. It then melts the prey with a strong acid before feeding.
• Leafgreen: It ensnares prey with its eight tentacles. It then melts the prey with a strong acid before feeding.
• Diamond: It lives in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide goes out, it digs up prey from beaches.
• Pearl: It lives in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide goes out, it digs up prey from beaches.
• Platinum: It lives in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide goes out, it digs up prey from beaches.
• Heartgold: It lives in warm seas. Its heavy body weighs it down so it won’t get washed away in rough weather.
• Soulsilver: It lives in warm seas. Its heavy body weighs it down so it won’t get washed away in rough weather.
• Black: It lives in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide goes out, it digs up prey from beaches.
• White: It lives in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide goes out, it digs up prey from beaches.
• Black-2: It lives in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide goes out, it digs up prey from beaches.
• White-2: It lives in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide goes out, it digs up prey from beaches.
• X: It lives in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide goes out, it digs up prey from beaches.
• Y: It ensnares prey with its eight tentacles. It then melts the prey with a strong acid before feeding.
• Omega-Ruby: 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.
• Alpha-Sapphire: 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.
• Ultra-Sun: Normally, it lived on shallow sea shoals. When the tide went out, this Pokémon came up on land to search for prey.
• Ultra-Moon: This carnivorous Pokémon lived in primordial seas. It catches prey in its eight tentacles and dissolves them with digestive fluid as it eats.
• Sword: 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.
• Shield: Once Cradily catches prey in its tentacles, it digests them whole and absorbs their nutrients.