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|name=Cranidos
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|Type = {{Rock}}
  
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|jname=ズガイドス Zugaidosu
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|Ability = [[Mold Breaker]]
  
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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a [[Rock (type)|Rock]]-type Pokémon. It evolves into [[Rampardos]] starting at level 30.
  
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'''Cranidos''' (Japanese: '''ズガイドス''' ''Zugaidosu'') is a {{Type|Rock}}-type [[Pokémon]] and a [[Fossil Pokémon]], revived from the [[Skull Fossil]].
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==Appearance==
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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.
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==Special Abilities==
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[[Image:CranidosHeadbutt.jpg|thumb|left|Cranidos' dome-like head gives it great power.]]
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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.
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==In Anime==
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[[Image:CranidosVs.Pikachu.jpg|thumb|left|160px|Roark's Cranidos battles Ash's Pikachu]]
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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 Ketchum|Ash]] in ''A Gruff Act to Follow''.
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During a battle with [[Team Rocket]], in the episode ''[[Wild in the Streets]]'', [[Roark]]'s [[Cranidos]] evolved into a [[Rampardos]].
   
 
==Evolution==
  
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'''Cranidos''' [[evolution|evolves]] into [[Rampardos]], once it reaches level 30.
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==Game Info==
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===Locations===
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|Stage 2 Info = Level 30
  
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pokemon=Cranidos|
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diamondpearl=Revive from [[Skull Fossil]] (<span style="color:lightblue;">Diamond Only</span>)|
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platinum=Revive from [[Skull Fossil]]|
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====Side Game Locations====
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{{Side Game Locations|
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Pokemon=Cranidos|
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PMD2=[[Crystal Cave]] (B5F-B9F)|
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Ranger2=[[Vien Forest]]|
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Rumble=Fiery Furnace|
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===Pokédex Entries===
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{{GenIVPokédex
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|backcolor={{Rock}}
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|name=Cranidos
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|diamond=It lived in jungles around 100 million years ago. Its skull is hard as iron.
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|pearl=It was resurrected from an iron ball-like fossil. It downs prey with its head butts.
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|platinum=A lifelong jungle dweller from 100 million years ago, it would snap obstructing trees with head butts.
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|heartgold=Cranidos toughen up their already rock-hard heads by [[Headbutt|headbutting]] one another.
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|soulsilver=Cranidos toughen up their already rock-hard heads by [[Headbutt|headbutting]] one another.
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|black=A lifelong jungle dweller from 100 million years ago, it would snap obstructing trees with head butts.
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|white=A lifelong jungle dweller from 100 million years ago, it would snap obstructing trees with head butts.
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|black 2=A lifelong jungle dweller from 100 million years ago, it would snap obstructing trees with head butts.
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|white 2=A lifelong jungle dweller from 100 million years ago, it would snap obstructing trees with head butts.
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|x=It was resurrected from an iron ball-like fossil. It downs prey with its headbutts.
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|y=A lifelong jungle dweller from 100 million years ago, it would snap obstructing trees with headbutts.}}
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==Known Trainers With a Cranidos==
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*[[Roark]]
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==Origins==
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[[Image:Stygimoloch.jpg|thumb|right|A Pachycephalosaurus.]]
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Cranidos's appearance is very similar to the Pachycephalosaurus dinosaur, and is the basis of this Pokémon's looks and abilities.
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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.
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==Trivia==
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*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]].
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*Cranidos is the first fossil [[Pokémon]] not to have two types.
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*Cranidos and [[Shieldon]] evolve at Level 30, the earliest of any fossil [[Pokémon]].
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Revision as of 17:02, 26 July 2014

Cranidos (Japanese: ズガイドス Zugaidosu) is a Rock-type Pokémon and a Fossil Pokémon, revived from the Skull Fossil.

Appearance

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 Abilities

File:CranidosHeadbutt.jpg

Cranidos' dome-like head gives it great power.

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 Anime

CranidosVs

Roark's Cranidos battles Ash's Pikachu

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.

Evolution

Cranidos evolves into Rampardos, once it reaches level 30.

Game Info

Locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Diamond and Pearl Revive from Skull Fossil (Diamond Only) Fossil
Platinum Revive from Skull Fossil Fossil
HeartGold and SoulSilver Revive from Skull Fossil Fossil
Black and White Revive from Skull Fossil Fossil

Side Game Locations

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


Pokédex Entries

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Known Trainers With a Cranidos

Origins

File:Stygimoloch.jpg

A Pachycephalosaurus.

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.

Trivia

See also

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