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Cranidos - How to Get and Location, Evolution, and Research Tasks

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Legends Arceus - Cranidos

Cranidos in Other Pokemon Games
Pokemon_Scarlet_Logo.pngSV Pokemon Brilliant Diamond LogoBDSP Pokemon Legends Arceus LogoPLA

Cranidos is one of the Pokemon in Pokemon Legends: Arceus and can only be found in Space-Time Distortions in Coronet Highlands. Read on for more information on how to get it, its evolutions, type advantages, stats, what moves Cranidos learns, and how to complete all research tasks for Cranidos.

Hisui Pokedex
Pokemon Legends Arceus FroslassFroslass
(#207) 		Pokemon Legends Arceus CranidosCranidos
(#208)		 Pokemon Legends Arceus RampardosRampardos
(#209)

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How to Get Cranidos and Location

Can Only Be Caught in Space-Time Distortions

Space-Time Distortions

Distortion Locations
Coronet Highlands

Cranidos can be caught randomly from Space-Time Distortions found in the area(s) listed above.

Space-Time Distortions: How to Find and List of Pokemon

Cranidos Evolution

Evolution Line
Cranidos ImageCranidos Lv. 30
→		 Rampardos ImageRampardos

Research Tasks for Cranidos

Research Tasks and Objectives

Research Task Objectives
Double Icon
 Number caught 1/2/4/6/10
Number of large specimens you've caught 1/2/3/4/5
Double Icon
 Times you've seen it use Ancient Power 1/3/6/12/25
Double Icon
 Number you've evolved 1
Double Icon = 2 Research Levels

How to Complete Cranidos's Research Tasks Fast

Catch 2 in a time-space distortion, Use Ancient Power 12 times, then evolve.

As you progress through the story, the number of Research Points you still need for each Pokemon will undoubtedly change, but following the process above and skipping unneeded steps will work for achieving the goal.

Research Tasks Guide: How to Complete the Pokedex

Cranidos Type and Basic Info

Cranidos - Basic Info

Category Head Butt Pokemon
Type
Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Rock Type Icon
Height 2' 11" Weight 69.4 lbs
Pokedex Entry An incredibly rare sight. They duel each other by ramming their heads together, and the resulting sound echoes throughout the area like the pealing of a bell.

Preferred Foods

Preferred Foods
Dazzling Honey ImageDazzling Honey Hearty Grains ImageHearty Grains Plump Beans ImagePlump Beans

Item Drops (Items Carried)

Items Carried
Black Tumblestone ImageBlack Tumblestone Ball of Mud ImageBall of Mud

Cranidos Type Effectiveness

Type
Takes 4x damage
(Weakness)
-
Takes 2x damage
(Weakness)
Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Water Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Grass Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Ground Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Steel Type Icon
Takes 0.5x damage
(Resistance)
Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Fire Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Poison Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Flying Type Icon
Takes 1/4x damage
(Resistance)
-
Takes 0x damage
(Immunity)
-

Unlisted types deal neutral damage to Cranidos

Cranidos Base Stats

HP
67
Atk
125
Def
40
Sp. Atk
30
Sp. Def
30
Speed
58
Total Base Stats
350

Cranidos Learnset

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. (Master) Move Type BP Acc. PP
1 (9) Tackle Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 40 100 30
5 (14) Ancient Power Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Rock Type Icon 60 100 15
9 (18) Bite Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Dark Type Icon 60 100 20
15 (25) Rock Slide Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Rock Type Icon 75 90 10
21 (31) Iron Head Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Steel Type Icon 80 100 10
29 (40) Crunch Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Dark Type Icon 80 100 10
37 (48) Double-Edge Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 100 100 5
47 (59) Head Smash Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Rock Type Icon 120 80 5

Learned from the Training Grounds

Move Type BP Acc PP
Rock Smash Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Fighting Type Icon 40 100 20
Bulldoze Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Ground Type Icon 60 100 20
Stealth Rock Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Rock Type Icon 40 100 20
Focus Energy Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 0 - 20
Rest Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 0 - 10
Fire Punch Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Fire Type Icon 75 100 10
Thunder Punch Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Electric Type Icon 75 100 10
Zen Headbutt Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Psychic Type Icon 80 90 10
Rock Slide Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Rock Type Icon 75 90 10
Iron Head Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Steel Type Icon 80 100 10
Iron Tail Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Steel Type Icon 100 75 5
Earth Power Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Ground Type Icon 80 100 10
Stone Edge Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Rock Type Icon 100 80 5
Flamethrower Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Fire Type Icon 80 100 10
Thunderbolt Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Electric Type Icon 80 100 10
Ice Beam Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Ice Type Icon 80 100 10

Cranidos Pokedex Number

Hisui Pokedex
Pokemon Legends Arceus FroslassFroslass
(#207) 		Pokemon Legends Arceus CranidosCranidos
(#208)		 Pokemon Legends Arceus RampardosRampardos
(#209)

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Cranidos in Other Pokemon Games

Cranidos in Other Pokemon Games
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