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Cranidos (ズガイドス Zugaidosu)
Artwork		General

		National Dex:	#408
		Evolves From:	Skull Fossil
		Evolves Into:	Rampardos
		Generation:	Generation IV
		Pronunciation:	$Cra'-Nee-Dose$
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Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	67	Species:	Headbutt Pokémon
Attack:	125	Type(s):	Rock
Defense:	40	Height:	2'11"
Special Atk:	30	Weight:	69.4 lbs.
Special Def:	30	Abilities:	Mold Breaker Sheer Force (Dream World)
Speed:	58	Pokédex Color:	Blue
Stat Total:	350	Gender:	12.5% ♀/87.5% ♂
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Cranidos (Japanese: ズガイドス Zugaidosu) is a Rock-type Pokémon and a Fossil Pokémon, able to be revived from the Skull Fossil.

AppearanceEdit

Cranidos is a short, bipedal, dinosaur-like Pokémon. It is very similar to the real life Pachycephalosaurus, having long hindlimbs and short forelimbs, and also having an extremely thick skull roof. The front of Cranidos' body is largely gray, while it's back and the top of its head are blue. From the sides to the back of its head are four large spikes. Cranidos' most notable feature though, is the large blue dome that is its head that it can use to smash down rocks or trees.

Special AbilitiesEdit

Cranidos is one of three Pokémon to have the ability Mold Breaker. This ability allows Cranidos's moves to strike through any opposing abilities. Cranidos also have incredible leg strength, allowing it to move at great speeds so as to hit its opponent. Cranidos's dome-like head is noted as being as hard as iron, making it capable of even breaking through rock.

In AnimeEdit

Cranidos has had a large role as Gym Leader Roark's key Pokémon. He used it in a battle against Paul in Shapes of Things to Come, and against Ash in A Gruff Act to Follow.

During a battle with Team Rocket, in the episode Wild in the Streets, Roark's Cranidos evolved into a Rampardos.

EvolutionEdit

Cranidos evolves into Rampardos, once it reaches level 30.

Game InfoEdit

LocationsEdit

Version(s)	Location	Rarity
Cranidos Locations
Diamond/ Pearl	Revive from Skull Fossil (Diamond Only)	Fossil
Platinum	Revive from Skull Fossil	Fossil
HeartGold/SoulSilver	Revive from Skull Fossil	Fossil
Black/White	Revive from Skull Fossil	Fossil

Side Game LocationsEdit

Game(s)	Location
Cranidos Locations
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness	Crystal Cave (B5F-B9F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Vien Forest
Pokémon Rumble	Fiery Furnace

Pokédex EntriesEdit

Pokédex Entries
Generation I
Cranidos did not appear during the Generation I games.
Generation II
Cranidos did not appear during the Generation II games.
Generation III
Cranidos did not appear during the Generation III games.
Diamond
It lived in jungles around 100 million years ago. Its skull is hard as iron.
Pearl
It was resurrected from an iron ball-like fossil. It downs prey with its head butts.
Platinum
A lifelong jungle dweller from 100 million years ago, it would snap obstructing trees with head butts.
HeartGold
Cranidos toughen up their already rock-hard heads by headbutting one another.
SoulSilver
Cranidos toughen up their already rock-hard heads by headbutting one another.
Black
A lifelong jungle dweller from 100 million years ago, it would snap obstructing trees with head butts.
White
A lifelong jungle dweller from 100 million years ago, it would snap obstructing trees with head butts.
Black 2
A lifelong jungle dweller from 100 million years ago, it would snap obstructing trees with head butts.
White 2
A lifelong jungle dweller from 100 million years ago, it would snap obstructing trees with head butts.

Known Trainers With a CranidosEdit

Roark

OriginsEdit

Cranidos's appearance is very similar to the Pachycephalosaurus dinosaur, and is the basis of this Pokémon's looks and abilities.

Cranidos's name comes from the word cranium referring to its thick skull, while similarly its Japanese name Zugaidos comes from the word zugaikotsu, also meaning cranium.

TriviaEdit

Cranidos, despite its head being its greatest asset, it could not learn Iron Head until Pokémon Platinum, and cannot learn Skull Bash. It also can't have the ability Rock Head.
Cranidos is the first fossil Pokémon not to have two types.
Cranidos and Shieldon evolve at Level 30, the earliest of any fossil Pokémon.

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