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Cradily (Japanese: ユレイドル Yuradle) is a dual-type Rock/Grass Fossil Pokémon.
It evolves from Lileep starting at level 40, after it is revived from a Root Fossil.
Biology
Cradily is a green, plant-like Pokémon with various yellow markings on its head, neck, and torso. There are circular, yellow eyespots on its head. However, its true eyes are concealed inside the dark, crescent opening on its head. Surrounding its head at the base are eight pink tentacles, which somewhat resemble flower petals. These tentacles are used to capture prey, which is then melted with a strong acid secreted by the tentacles. Its long, flexible neck has yellow bands in the center, and it can be extended to assist in capturing prey. Its body is short and squat with four stubby growths and a yellow, oval, target-like pattern on the chest. In order to prevent being washed away by ocean tides, the body of this Pokémon is heavy. In ancient times it built its nest in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide went out, it was seen on beaches.
In the anime
Major appearances
Cradily was first seen in Where's Armaldo? on Wales Island.
Cradily also made an appearance in Dealing With Defensive Types! with an Armaldo.
Minor appearances
One made another cameo in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew living in the Tree of Beginning. Also, one appeared in the opening of the movie.
Pokédex entries
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Entry
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AG102
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Cradily
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May's Pokédex
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Cradily, the Barnacle Pokémon. Cradily is believed to be able to extend its tree branch-like neck and catch prey with its tentacles.
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
In Pokémon Adventures, Roxanne owns a Cradily, with which she battled Courtney and almost won until the Magma Admin took three men hostage.
Cradily is also used by the Advanced level Grunt of Team Galactic. It was used in an attempt to stop Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum from releasing the lake guardians from captivity.
In the TCG
- Main article: Cradily (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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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.
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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It ensnares prey with its eight tentacles. It then melts the prey with a strong acid before feeding.
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LeafGreen
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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It lives in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide goes out, it digs up its prey from the beaches.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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It lives in warm seas. Its heavy body weighs it down so it won't get washed away in rough weather.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Black
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It lives in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide goes out, it digs up its prey from the beaches.
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White
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Black 2
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It lives in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide goes out, it digs up its prey from the beaches.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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It lives in the shallows of warm seas. When the tide goes out, it digs up prey from beaches.
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It ensnares prey with its eight tentacles. It then melts the prey with a strong acid before feeding.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In side games
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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86
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146 - 193
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282 - 376
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81
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77 - 146
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150 - 287
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97
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91 - 163
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179 - 322
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81
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77 - 146
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150 - 287
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107
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100 - 174
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197 - 344
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43
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43 - 104
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81 - 203
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Total: 495
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cradily
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cradily
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Cradily can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Cradily cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cradily
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cradily
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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Giga DrainBW
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Grass
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Special
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75
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100%
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10
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cradily
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Cradily
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Cradily consists of the two types with most weaknesses, Grass and Rock, but it has only four weaknesses.
- Cradily is the only Pokémon with Pokéathlon stats where each one is a different level.
- No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Cradily and its pre-evolution.
Origin
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:
It may be based on crinoids, or sea lilies, marine animals related to seastars which were once believed to be extinct, or sea anemones. It also bears resemblance to the predatory tunicate.
Name origin
Cradily may be a combination of cradle and lily. It may also be a combination of crag or crazily and lily.
Yuradle may be a combination of 百合 yuri (lily) and cradle.
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ユレイドル Yuradle
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From 百合 yuri and cradle
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French
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Vacilys
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From Vaciller and lys
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Spanish
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Cradily
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Same as English name
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German
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Wielie
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From Wiege and Lilie
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Italian
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Cradily
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Same as English name
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Korean
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릴리요 Lilliyo
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From lily and 요람 yolam
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Mandarin Chinese
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搖籃百合 / 摇篮百合 Yáolánbǎihé
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Literally "Cradle lily"
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Cantonese Chinese
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External links
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